Notes on Moslem Brotherhood
Moslem Brotherhood (Ikwan el Muslimeen or al
Ikwan al Muslimoon) is an Islamic organization
with a moderate, political, and terrorist
component.
A faction grew into a radical terrorist
organization under the teachings of Sayyid Qutb. Key members
include Osama
Bin Laden,
In the early days of the war the Moslem
Brotherhood was seen as a constituent part of the
Afghan anticommunist opposition. Bradsher,
Afghanistan page 91.
The resistance movement in Afghanistan formed in
opposition to the leftist policies of King Zahir
Shah. The movement was tied to the Moslem
Brotherhood. Bradsher,
Afghanistan page 218.
Abdullah
Azam
Arab
Dissident Movements 1905-1955
Notes
on the War on Terrorism
Egypt
arrests group with plans to blow up Israeli and
U.S. embassies
Oriental Rugs the O'Connell Notes
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