 This has led to confrontations with Sufi organized armed groups who have organized under the banner of Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a.Echoing the transition from a nationalistic struggle to one with religious pretenses, al-Shabaab's propaganda strategy is starting to reflect this shift.Through their religious rhetoric, al-Shabaab attempts to recruit and radicalize potential candidates, demoralize their enemies, and dominate dialogue in both national and international media.