Scottish woman who fled privileged life to marry IS militant writes guide for widows

       Aqsa Mahmood travelled to Syria to marry an IS militant

Aqsa Mahmood ranted on social media that women married to Mujahideen (those engaged in jihad) did not know what the do when their extremist husbands died.

The 20-year-old, who now calls herself Umm Layth, demanded that wives of militants should be educated on how long they are required to wait before remarrying.

According to Sunday Express  She said: "You already knew you wanted to marry a Mujahid [one engaged in jihad] so why did you not read up on what will be the rulings for you after his departure? 

"Sisters, it is very important you read up on all the information you can find on your Iddah [period of waiting], it's rules and regulations."

The former medical student, who was educated at Glasgow's £3,500-a-term Craigholme girls' school, also insisted that widows should know what to wear.

She said: "Be prepared for what you can and cannot wear. 

"Most importantly know your rights as a Muslimah [single muslim woman]. 

"Don't let anyone tell you can't do such and such when you are allowed. 

"Don't live in ignorance, ukhti [my sister]."

The former Scottish student, who dropped out of her degree in diagnostic radiotherapy, has also posted hate-filled messages on social media calling for "another Woolwich", referring to the murder of soldier Lee Rigby. 

In 2013, Mahmood travelled to Aleppo to marry a man from the terrorist group – but her recent posts suggest he may have been killed.

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Mahmood insisted that jihadi brides should know what is expected of them

Mahmood's parents, Muzaffar, 51, and Khalida, 44, called for their daughter to return how  but said that she has "betrayed" both their family and country.

In a statement released after their daughter fled, they said: "We still love you but we now have to put your family, your brother and sisters first as you have betrayed us, our community and the people of Scotland when you took this step.

"All parents want to be proud of their children but sadly we feel nothing but sorrow and shame. 

"You have torn the heart out of our family and changed our lives forever, please come home." 

Despite their plea, Mahmood may never be allowed to return home.

Professor Anthony Glees, director of the University of Buckingham's Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies, said: "We have lost a generation to the Islamic State. 

"They should be barred from returning, the consequences could be catastrophic."