Organizations, expansion
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Network ChapterThe Muslim Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood logo with the Arabic word for ‘prepare’ in calligraphy below the two crossed swords (Source: Wikimedia)
Network ChapterKey Muslim Brotherhood Organizations in the U.S.
Mapping the Brotherhood’s Network in the U.S. The Brotherhood’s “process of settlement,” outlined in internal strategy papers like An Explanatory Memorandum, has been implemented through a lattice of organizations—some founded directly by the MB, others run by close allies. Historically, the first U.S. beachhead was the Muslim Students Association (MSA) in 1963; from there, the … Read more
Network ChapterThe Day-to-Day Playbook
‘An Explanatory Memorandum’ One of the most important documents recovered in the 2004 Annandale, VA raid—and later entered into evidence in the HLF trial—was the Muslim Brotherhood’s North America strategy paper, “An Explanatory Memorandum: On the General Strategic Goal for the Group.” Written by Mohammed Akram, a member of the MB’s North American board and … Read more
Network ChapterExpansion Into America
The Muslim Brotherhood in America In 1953, Princeton hosted an “Islamic Colloquium.” Several attendees—identified as prominent Muslims, including Brotherhood representatives—met with President Dwight D. Eisenhower. U.S. defense and intelligence advisors viewed the meeting as a way to influence the Muslim world against communism. One delegate was listed in White House notes as the “Honorable Saeed … Read more
Network ChapterExpansion into the West
Movement of the Muslim Brotherhood into the West After the 1954 crackdown in Egypt, senior Brotherhood figures fanned out across Europe, using the continent as a safe base to regroup, fundraise, and build influence networks. Key names in this wave included Youssef Nada, Said Ramadan, Ghaleb Himmat, Mohamed Akef, and Yusuf al-Qaradawi (widely regarded as … Read more
Network ChapterWhat Is the Muslim Brotherhood
How the Doctrine Becomes a Plan Sharia gives heavy weight to information dominance—controlling the story, shaping perceptions, and using political and psychological warfare. In the West, this shows up as what the Brotherhood calls civilization jihad: influence operations aimed at our core institutions—politics, military, law enforcement, schools, churches and synagogues, finance, and media—with the long-term … Read more
Other Sharia-Adherent Organizations
Al Qaeda Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hezbollah Hamas Hizb ut-Tahrir Tablighi Jamaat Jamaat ul-Fuqra While some organizations advance their agenda quietly over decades, others pursue it openly with bombs and bullets. The shared goal is sharia’s supremacy and a restored caliphate. Al-Qaeda is just one piece of that puzzle. Al Qaeda Core … Read more
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