CONFLICTED

The Muslim Brotherhood: Who Are They?

Sep 6, 2023
The podcast explores the controversial nature of the Muslim Brotherhood, their rise to power in Egypt, and their global influence. It discusses the clash between Islamism and liberalism, the complexity of the Muslim Brotherhood's organizational structure, and their stance on democracy and Islamic ideology.
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INSIGHT

Similarities Between Muslim Brotherhood and Liberalism

  • The Muslim Brotherhood's aims are similar to global liberalism.
  • Both involve clandestine organizations and networks that transcend national borders.
ANECDOTE

Muslim Brotherhood Influence in Saudi Arabia

  • Ayman Dean chanted Muslim Brotherhood hymns as a child due to his teachers' influence.
  • The Muslim Brotherhood, known as Al-Jawala (Boy Scouts), infiltrated Saudi Arabian universities.
INSIGHT

Muslim Brotherhood's Relationship with Monarchies

  • The Muslim Brotherhood tends to be more moderate in monarchies than in republics.
  • Monarchies provide inherent limits to their ambitions, promoting pragmatism.
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