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The fourth speech of Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari

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Kyle Orton
Mar 23, 2026
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Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari, the official spokesman of the Islamic State (IS) since August 2023, gave his fourth speech on 21 February 2026. The title of the speech, “The Right Guidance Stands Clearly Distinct from Error”, is drawn from the Qur’an (2:256). A brief summary and a translation of the speech are given below.

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