The questions about where Mr. Rahami drew his inspiration and whether he had help are at the center of the investigation. Mr. Rahami, in the notebook, refers to “Dawla,” meaning “State,” a reverential way in which ISIS supporters refer to their movement. The fragment expands considerably on a summary of the notebook in the criminal complaint against Mr. Rahami. In his notebook, Mr. Rahami refers to more recent comments Mr. Adnani made. Mr. Rahami is recovering in New Jersey from wounds he sustained in a shootout with the police on Monday morning, when he was taken into custody.

Source: New York Times September 21, 2016 16:48 UTC