The Jihad and Reform Front, or Reformation and Jihad Front, is a Sunni insurgent coalition that announced its formation on May 2, 2007. The announcement was posted on several jihadist websites. The Front is officially opposed to and critical of Al-Qaida in Iraq, and comprises three groups: the Islamic Army in Iraq, the Mujahideen Army, and some senior leaders from the Sharia Commission of Ansar al-Sunnah, according to the Front's founding notice. Leaflets recently plastered on walls in the western city of Fallujah said another insurgent group, the 1920 Revolution Brigades, may have joined the front as well. Goals According to Newsvine.com, its announced goals are as follows: "expelling the occupiers, establishing religion, government by Sharia, and a moderate approach to Islamic doctrine (i.e. against strict enforcement and Takfiri practices). It rejects the legitimacy of the constitution, 'sectarian elections', and the al-Maliki government. It calls on all factions of the Iraqi insurgency to join with it, and specifically invites the 1920 Revolution Brigade, and urges all to avoid side battles at the expense of the main battle against the American occupation." Member Groups Army of Jihad Army of the Tabieen Muhammad al-Fatah Battalion Upright Battalion 1920 Revolution Brigade Dawa and Frontier Companies Soldiers of the Most Merciful Companies Jaish al-Rashideen Army of the Muslims Iraqi Islamic Jihad Movement References External links JR Front Establishing Statement Iraq Islamist groups form rival coalition to Qaeda Reuters, May 3, 2007. State of the Sunni Insurgency in Iraq: August 2007 NEFA Foundation, August 15, 2007. Factions in the Iraq War Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011) Rebel groups in Iraq 2007 establishments in Iraq