The history of the Muslim Brotherhood from "summary" of The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 by a schoolteacher named Hassan al-Banna in Ismailia, a town on the Suez Canal in Egypt. The organization was established as a reaction to the decline of Islamic civilization and the encroachment of Western influence in the Muslim world. Al-Banna sought to revive the glory of Islam by promoting a return to the fundamentals of the faith and the establishment of a truly Islamic society.
The Muslim Brotherhood quickly grew in popularity, attracting a diverse group of followers from different social and economic backgrounds. The organization's message resonated with many Egyptians who were disillusioned with the corruption and ineffectiveness of the ruling elite. Al-Banna's vision of a society guided by Islamic principles struck a chord with those who longed for a return to a more traditional way of life.
The Muslim Brotherhood's activities expanded beyond religious and social services to include political activism and opposition to the Egyptian government. Al-Banna and his followers were involved in various forms of prot...
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