Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is set to launch an online course named “Tufat al-Muminat” from November 8, 2025, aimed at recruiting and radicalising women to join its newly formed female brigade, intelligence agencies informed lawmakers on Wednesday.
Women’s brigade and leadership
The new women’s wing, called Jamat ul-Muminat, will be organised and trained by relatives of JeM chief Masood Azhar, including his sisters Sadiya Azhar and Samaira Azhar, and Umar Farooq’s wife. The online course will provide live lectures of 40 minutes each, educating female recruits on jihad, religion, and the responsibilities of women in the organisation.
Officials stated that the initiative aims to strengthen the terror network and expand its female membership, potentially for suicide or fedayeen attacks, following models seen with ISIS, Hamas, and LTTE.
Funding and recruitment
The terror outfit plans to collect a donation of 500 PKR from each enrollee, requiring participants to complete an online information form. Masood Azhar had previously appealed for donations at an event at Markaz Usman O Ali, Bahawalpur, on September 27.
The formation of Jamat ul-Muminat was officially announced by Masood Azhar on October 8, 2025, followed by a recruitment event titled “Dukhtaran-e-Islam” in Rawalkot, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, on October 19, aimed at bringing women into the brigade.
Security concerns
Intelligence agencies have raised alarms over the potential security threat posed by the female brigade, noting that it could be mobilised for attacks against India. The online nature of the course facilitates recruitment across borders, complicating counter-terror operations.
Officials highlighted that continuous monitoring of online platforms and international coordination will be necessary to prevent the radicalisation and mobilisation of women by JeM.
Conclusion
The launch of “Tufat al-Muminat” marks a significant escalation in JeM’s strategy to expand its operational capabilities via women recruits. Authorities are closely tracking developments to counter radicalisation and secure national borders, while warning citizens to be alert to online recruitment drives by terrorist organisations.