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Harmony and Disharmony:
Doc ID: AFGP-2002-000080 Synopsis: A description of Al-Qa’ida’s organizational structure including the responsibilities and qualifications of the commander, duties of the five general committees, and general goals of the movement. Key goals are to establish the truth, get rid of evil, and establish an Islamic Nation. Key Themes: A detailed, analytical statement of the goals of the Al-Qa’ida command and the qualifications of the Commander. The Commander presides over a ruling council which is divided into five committees: Military, Political, Administrative and Financial, Security, and Surveillance. The commander is chief administrator and is “given obligations similar to the general obligations of the Imamate because it is expected that the commander will undertake the work of judging in the division of the spoils of the jihad’s judgment. With non-Jihad Muslim groups, the goal is to develop relations of love and friendship in an effort to bring out the good and correct mistakes. Al-Qa’ida seeks to eliminate regionalism and tribalism, and bring all Muslims into the Jihad. Muslims must be agitated so they can serve as “fuel for the battle.” For the “dictators of the earth and secular groups,” the Al-Qa’ida position “is that there are innocents among them and unbelievers among them and that there will be continuing enmity until everyone believes in Allah.” Al-Qa’ida is structured as a Jihad organization, not an aid group, with the goal of administering Shariah law. It is committed to secrecy and self-reliance. The commander is given a list of 11 personal characteristics which emphasize his commitment to Jihad, Shariah law, and personal qualities, and 17 duties which focus on managerial and administrative abilities. Likewise council members are required to meet five qualifications, and the work and authority of the council are carefully delineated. The document is precise and specific and demonstrates the value Al-Qa’ida places on organizational design and leadership ability.
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