London: Unfazed by the attempts of various governments to hinder its unethical activities, the dreaded terror organisation Islamic State (IS) continues to spread its wings.
In the latest in their mission of destruction, the IS’ propaganda arm “Library of Zeal” has released a smartphone app that will teach jihadist themes to children.
Available for Android devices, the app called “Huroof" teaches kids Arabic alphabet to help them learn using deadly weapons, said a media report.
The vocabulary taught within the app has jihadist themes. “The application was released through Islamic State Telegram channels and on other file sharing websites,” the report added.
Telegram is an app that can be set up on almost any device and allows messages to be sent to users with utmost privacy.
The smartphone application also has games for kids which help them memorise how to write Arabic letters in addition to including a “nasheed” (type of Islamic songs) designed to help teach the alphabet.
The lyrics in “nasheed” are full of jihadist terminology. “Other games in the app include militaristic vocabulary with words like “tank,” “gun,” and “rocket."
According to the report, this is the first-ever phone application built exclusively for children.
Previous IS videos have also shown children being trained to use weapons and become child suicide bombers.
