Muslim brotherhood logo with Arabic word 'Prepare'LeaderSpokespersonFounded1928,Headquarters,Website(English)(Arabic)The Society of the Muslim Brothers (: جماعة الإخوان المسلمين Jamāʿat al-Ikhwān al-Muslimīn), better known as the Muslim Brotherhood ( الإخوان المسلمون al-Ikhwān al-Muslimūn ), is a transnational organization founded in Egypt by and schoolteacher in 1928. Al-Banna's teachings spread far beyond Egypt, influencing today various Islamist movements from charitable organizations to political parties—not all using the same name.Initially, as a, religious, and, it preached Islam in Egypt, taught the illiterate, and set up hospitals and business enterprises. It later advanced into the political arena, aiming to end British colonial control of Egypt. The movement self-stated aim is the establishment of a state ruled by –its most famous slogan worldwide being: 'Islam is the solution'. Charity is a major propellant to its work.The group spread to other Muslim countries but has its largest, or one of its largest, organizations in Egypt despite a succession of government crackdowns starting in 1948 up until today, with accusations of planning assassinations and plots.
Sayyid Qutub was an Egyptian scholar. He joined the group 'Ikhwanul Muslimeen' whose goal was bringing back Islam plus an Islamic ruler. It’s founder was 'Hasanul Bannah'. Sayyid Qutub who became one of it’s member was Jailed under Abdul Nasir's rule in Egypt who was very harsh against Ikhwanis.
For many years remained a fringe group in politics of the until the 1967, when Islamism managed to replace popular secular after a resounding Arab defeat against Israel. The movement was also supported by Saudi Arabia, with which it shared mutual enemies like.The brought it legalization and substantial political power at first, but as of 2013 it has suffered severe reversals. The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood was legalized in 2011 and won several elections, including the when its candidate became Egypt's first president to gain power through an election, though one year later, following massive demonstrations and unrest, he was by the military and placed under house arrest. The group was then banned in Egypt and declared as a terrorist organization. Monarchies of and the followed suit, driven by the perception that the Brotherhood is a threat to their authoritarian rule.The Brotherhood itself claims to be a peaceful, democratic organization, and that its leader 'condemns violence and violent acts'.Today, the primary state backers of the Muslim Brotherhood are.