The Muslim Brotherhood

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The Muslim Brotherhood

ORGANIZATION

aka al-Ikhwan al-Musliman

Founded 1928 in Egypt by teacher Hassan al-Banna, al-Ikhwan (the Brotherhood) is an organization dedicated to the restoration of the Caliphate and Sharia the Islamic code of justice. They believe that only a retreat from the taint of Westernization and secularism will restore the Islamic world its rightful inheritance.

Founding Date:
1928

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Abdullah Azzam Educator 1941 24-Nov-1989 Gatekeeper of the Jihad

Hassan al-Banna Activist 14-Oct-1906 12-Feb-1949 Founder of The Muslim Brotherhood

Mohamed Morsi Head of State 20-Aug-1951 President of Egypt, 2012-13

Sayyid Qutb Philosopher 9-Oct-1906 29-Aug-1966 Muslim Brotherhood philosopher

Ayman al-Zawahiri Terrorist 19-Jun-1951 Founder, Islamic Jihad

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