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... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (Middle East) > Muslim Brotherhood
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (Middle East) > Muslim Brotherhood
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global governance and world order > global religion > religion in public life > Muslim Brotherhood
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of religion > global religion > religion in public life > Muslim Brotherhood
... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > religious/spiritual movements > Muslim Brotherhood
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > religious/spiritual movements > Muslim Brotherhood

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Muslim Brotherhood  

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  • Founded in 1928 by Hasan al-Banna, the Muslim Brotherhood, also known as Muslim Brothers, or Muslim Brethren, is one of the most influential modern Islamic movements. Its name is derived from the verse of Qur'an stating that Muslims are nothing but brothers, and as this name suggests, the movement's major objective is to maintain unity and create a sense of brotherhood among Muslim fellows. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Muslim Brotherhood]

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