Other sources called the council Mujahideen Shura Council in Iraq or Mujaheddin Consultative Council. Jihadi, mujaheddin, and fedayeen are similar Arabic words that have entered the English lexicon. However, ETIM resurged after the Iraq War inflamed mujaheddin sentiment. Al A'amah, funneled money to the Mujaheddin. Unlike many Afghan mujaheddin, Omar spoke Arabic. It was a stronghold of the Mujaheddin during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. As many as one thousand Afghan mujaheddin participated in the fighting. In 1987 Biloslavo crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan, and spent four months living with Mujaheddin. The invasion and atrocities compelled the west into providing aid to the mujaheddin. So, this is a unique release among Al-Rashedeen Army releases and other Mujaheddin brother releases. The "mujaheddin" say his association with Najibullah makes him unacceptable. It is estimated that up to 400 mujaheddin may have been involved in the battle. However, the mujaheddin controlled the path throughout much of the war. The mujaheddin say his association with Najibullah makes him unacceptable for any compromise.