Muhammad al-Baridi

Muhammad al-Baridi
Birth nameMuhammad al-Baridi
Nickname(s)Abu Ali al-Baridi, al-Khal
Born1970
Jamla, Daraa Governorate, Syria
Died15 November 2015(2015-11-15) (aged 44–45)
Jamla, Daraa Governorate, Syria
Allegiance Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade
Years of service2012 August - 15 November 2015
Battles / warsSyrian Civil War

Muhammad al-Baridi (1970 – 15 November 2015), known as Abu Ali al-Baridi and Al-Khal, was a rebel leader during the Syrian Civil War. He founded the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, which became connected to the Islamic State under his leadership and which he led until his death.