Maute group
| Dawlah Islamiya | |
|---|---|
| دولة إسلامية | |
The flag of IS, adopted by Dawlah Islamiya after swearing allegiance to ISIL | |
| Also known as | Islamic State of Lanao IS Ranao Maute Group (until 2019) |
| Leaders | Owayda Benito Marohombsar a.k.a. Abu Dar † Omar Maute † Abdullah Maute † Amin Bacu |
| Foundation | 2012 |
| Dates of operation | 2013–Present |
| Split from | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Country | Philippines |
| Active regions | Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Sur |
| Ideology | Salafi jihadism |
| Notable attacks | |
| Size | Unknown |
| Means of revenue | Protection rackets |
| Part of | Islamic State |
| Allies | Abu Sayyaf (Until 2024) Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters |
| Opponents | Philippines MILF |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Philippines Malaysia New Zealand |
Dawlah Islamiya, also called Islamic State of Lanao and formerly named as the Maute Group ([mɐʔutɪ] or [mɐʔute̞]), is a radical Islamist group composed of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas and foreign fighters. Based in Lanao del Sur, it was founded by brothers Abdullah and Omar Maute. The organization, which also conducted a protection racket operation in the municipality of Butig, clashes on several occasions with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the most significant of which began in May 2017 and culminated in the siege of Marawi.
It is listed as a terrorist organization by the Philippines, Malaysia and New Zealand.