1. Origins, Doctrine, and Objectives of Boko Haram
Logan Ford

2. Origins Founded in 2002 by Mohamed Yusef
Boko Haram loosely translates to ‘westernization is sacrilege’
Emerged because of discontentment towards the weak Nigerian Government and extreme poverty in Northern Nigeria
Originally a peacefully group but turned radical around 2009

3. Origins

4. Doctrine Deeply rooted in radical Sunni Islam
Yusef was a trained Salafist
Influenced by Ibn Taymiyya
Did not want western ideas or worldviews taught in Nigerian schools because he saw them as a direct contrast to Islamic beliefs
Opposed the the tolerance by the Nigerian government of such ideas in Nigerian schools
Wanted stricter, more radical Islamic views to be taught

5. Objectives
Original goal was to establish strict Sharia law in Northern Nigeria
Want to replace Nigeria’s weak government
Establish the Islamic Caliphate (pledged allegiance to ISIS in 2015)
Now has territory approximately the size of Belgium
Include radical teachings in schools