The Islamic State's Dabiq magazine

Dabiq was an online magazine published by the Islamic State (ISIS) from 2014 to 2016, aimed at propagandizing its ideology, recruiting supporters, and inspiring militant actions. Named after a town in Syria associated with apocalyptic prophecy, the magazine featured articles on religious justification, military victories, and calls for global jihad. It also included technical guides, interviews, and ideological narratives to bolster ISIS's narrative and attract recruits worldwide. Dabiq served as a strategic media tool to spread Islamic State's message and foster a sense of community among supporters, but it was eventually discontinued as ISIS's territorial control diminished.