However, this distinction between political and military wings became blurred over time (and the militia has been subsequently abolished), "the Sentinels", but also meaning "Guardians" or "Saviours" --, carries historical Islamic connotations (see Almoravids).
However, this distinction between political and military wings became blurred over time (and the militia has been subsequently abolished), and today al-Murabitoun is the common name for the political movement. The name al-Murabitoun-- "the Sentinels", but also meaning "Guardians" or "Saviours" --, carries historical Islamic connotations (see Almoravids).