Identity and Ideology through the Frames of al-Qaeda and Islamic State

This study employs frame theory tools to describe the identity and ideology of al-Qaeda (AQ) Islamic State (IS). The aim is identify elements that make two groups’ mobilization effective. article utilizes concept fields, explore how groups divide in-group out-group identities in protagonists, antagonists, audiences core framing tasks examine their materializes diagnoses, prognoses, calls arms. results indicate AQ frames its as protector Muslims from evil West IS sole legitimate religious authority guiding true Islam. prioritize contextualize ideological differently, despite both adhering same ideology, namely Salafism-Jihadism. tends rely more on political whereas almost exclusively religious. Both groups, however, appropriate already extant minds Muslim order mobilize potential adherents.