Zawahiri's "Knights Under the Banner of the Prophet"

"Knights Under the Banner of the Prophet" is a manifesto by Ayman al-Zawahiri, the former leader of al-Qaeda. In this document, Zawahiri calls for Muslims to unite against perceived enemies of Islam, including Western powers and local governments he sees as corrupt or oppressive. He emphasizes the need for a jihad, or struggle, to defend and spread Islamic beliefs. The title suggests a romanticized view of jihad as a noble cause, drawing on historical figures and battles from Islamic tradition, aiming to inspire a new generation of militants to take action in the name of Islam.