in islamic eschatology, it is believed that dabiq is one of two possible locations (the other is amaq) for an epic battle between invading christians and the defending muslims which will result in a muslim victory and mark the beginning of the end of times. the islamic state believes dabiq is where an epic and decisive battle will take place with christian forces of the west, and have named their online magazine after the village. after being driven out of the town of dabiq by the turkish military and syrian rebels in october 2016, isil/is/daesh replaced this publication with a new one named "rumiyah".