Critical Analysis of Ansar Allah's Rhetoric in Their Solidarity with Gaza: Quranic Principles and Postcolonial Resistance

Abstract

This study critically examines Ansar Allah's rhetoric in their solidarity with Gaza, focusing on its ideological, theological, and political dimensions. Employing thematic analysis and critical discourse analysis (CDA), the paper analyzes speeches, lectures, and interviews by Al-Sayed Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi (October 2023–2025) to uncover how Ansar Allah constructs a narrative of divine mandate, moral obligation, and postcolonial resistance. The findings reveal that Ansar Allah's rhetoric is deeply rooted in the Quranic Project, invoking Quranic verses which can go parallel with lots of postcolonial theories that frame their support for Gaza as a religious duty and strategic imperative. The study contributes to understanding how faith-based resistance movements leverage religious and ideological narratives along with real practical military steps to challenge global injustice.