Group · Syria
Harakat Sham al-Islam
Harakat Sham al-Islam is a group set up by Moroccan ex-Gitmo detainee Ibrahim bin Shakaran dating back to at least the summer of 2013. Primarily recruiting Moroccan foreign fighters, it has also taken up foreign fighters of other nationalities and has a native Syrian contingent.
- 6 MEF articles
- 1 MEF profile page
Profiled on MEF Sites
- Jihad Intel group profile Origins, leadership, ideology and attacks of the group.
OFAC Designation Status
| SDN Name | Entry | Program | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARAKAT SHAM AL-ISLAM | 17299 | SDGT | Exact name match: Harakat Sham al-Islam |
Source: OFAC SDN List. Check the entry number in OFAC Sanctions List Search.
Latest MEF Articles
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| February 22, 2017 | The Formation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and Wider Tensions in Syria's Insurgency |
| December 10, 2015 | Syrian Insurgent Factions of North Latakia |
| December 24, 2013 | The Syrian rebel groups pulling in foreign fighters |
| December 22, 2013 | Moroccan ex-Guantánamo Detainee Mohammed Mizouz Identified In Syria |
| December 13, 2013 | Muhajireen Battalions in Syria |
| September 18, 2013 | Moroccan Ex-Guantánamo Detainees Fighting in Syria's Civil War |
Spellings Matched
Mentions are counted when one of these spellings appears as a whole word. See the method.
- Harakat Sham al-Islam
Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Harakat Sham al-Islam,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/harakat-sham-al-islam/