Al Qaeda manual: Think of virgins when you hear drones

An English language manual for Westerners seeking to join al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has been published, which asks potential jihadists to think of virgins in paradise when bomber-drones are overhead, British media reported on Wednesday.
Described as a “must-read” source, the guide has emerged on the internet shortly after it was leaked that AQAP had been penetrated by a British spy who managed to smuggle out the latest version of their “underpants bomb”.
The manual recommends on how to cope with the hardships and dangers of life as a jihadist, and includes rules such as keeping clean and not using mobile phones, The Telegraph reports.
“In some cases, you will be staying with a few brothers in a tight room or house. In order to avoid unnecessary problems, encourage yourself and your brothers to clean the room(s) on a regular basis. As for yourself, a daily shower is ideal, but not possible in many cases”, the first section titled ‘cleanliness’ read.
Another section headed “aerial bombardment” describes the “bee-like sound” of the unmanned aerial vehicles. “If you feel terrified, Close your eyes and imagine yourself inside paradise. Think of your hoor [virgins] that are awaiting you as well as meeting prophets,” it said
The guide was written by Samir Khan, an American who served as the top propagandist for the Yemen-based branch of the terrorist movement. He was killed by a drone attack in September, alongside AQAP’s leader Anwar al-Awlaki.
According to the paper, the manual says that one of the “pillars of modern day jihad” is secrecy. “If I am British but of Indian descent, I tell the brothers I’m from so-and-so land (a place where you obviously not from),” the manual said.