In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood (Arabic: جماعة الاخوان المسلمين jamāʿat al-ʾiḫwān/al-ikhwan/el-ekhwan al-muslimīn, IPA: [elʔexˈwæːn]) a Sunni Islamist religious, political, and social movement is, or was, considered the largest, best-organized political force in Egypt, with adherents estimated to number between 2
Is the Muslim Brotherhood illegal in Egypt?
In September 2013, an Egyptian court banned the Brotherhood and its associations, and ordered that its assets be seized; and in December the military-backed interim government declared the movement a terrorist group following the bombing of security directorate building in Mansoura.
Who created the Muslim Brothers?
Hassan al-Banna
Why is the brotherhood of Islam important?
The Muslim Brotherhood's goal, as stated by its founder al-Banna was to drive out British colonial and other Western influences, reclaim Islam's manifest destiny—an empire, stretching from Spain to Indonesia.
Why is the Brotherhood important?
A brotherhood gives you perspective about what is important in life, further enhancing everything you learned when growing up. When you are part of a brotherhood, you learn from fellow men about how a man should lead, how they should date, prepare for a future family, and even advance in his career and financial life.
What is unity and brotherhood in Islam?
CONCEPT OF UNITY IN ISLAM While brotherhood ensures the affectionate bond for the sake of the creator, unity ensures the pursuit of common goals of the Ummah that marches towards the fulfillment of the purpose of creation. The fraternal bond of believers according to El-Miskin (2009) is articulated by Allah Himself.
Why do Muslims refer to each other as brother and sister?
Because Muslims are part of one brotherhood, one ummah. Similarly Muslim women adress each other as sister and Muslim men as brothers.