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Muslim Brotherhood

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Muslim Brotherhood is a transnational Sunni Islamist organization founded in Egypt in 1928, advocating for Islam to be the guiding principle of political and social life. It aims to unify Muslim countries and societies based on Islamic law (Sharia), often engaging in political activities and charity work, while facing controversy and opposition in various countries.