Congressman Keith Ellison threatened by ISIS

Dabiq Magazine cover
The cover of Dabiq Magazine, which is published by ISIS.
Dabiq Magazine

U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison's name was included on a list from ISIS that threatened his life.

The terrorist group included the Minneapolis Democrat on a list of Muslims who are politically active, but ISIS believes have abandoned their faith.

The threat was made in a magazine published by ISIS. The list also included Huma Abedin, a long time aide to Hillary Clinton.

ISIS article segment mentioning Keith Ellison
An ISIS magazine article mentions Keith Ellison and other Muslim legislators in the U.S. and the U.K., and calls them apostate (highlighting added).
Dabiq Magazine

Ellison said in a statement that Daesh — another name for ISIS he used — is a "collection of liars, murderers, torturers and rapists."

"No Muslim I know recognizes what they preach as Al-Islam," he said. "The fact that I'm on Daesh's bad side means I am fighting for things like justice, tolerance, and a more inclusive world."

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