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'''The Muslim Brotherhood''' is the longest running [[Islam]]ic group in the [[Middle East]], supports [[Hamas]],<ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/calthomas/2011/02/01/egypt_aflame/page/2 Egypt Aflame]</ref> and has advocated [[Jihad]]<ref name="bos">http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/03/25/hear_out_muslim_brotherhood/</ref>.  The organization which grew to encompass over 70 countries<ref name="ummah">http://www.ummah.net/ikhwan/</ref> including [[Syria]], [[Sudan]], and other Arab countries, was founded in [[Egypt]] by Hasan al-Banna in 1928 and has been joined by many high-profile Islamic terrorist including the founder of modern day [[jihad]]; [[Sayyid Qutb]], [[Al-Qaeda]] leader; [[Osama Bin Laden]], and Egyptian terrorist mastermind and second in command of Al-Qaeda; [[Ayman Al-Zawahiri]]<ref> The Looming Tower, al-Qaeda and the road to 9/11 (book), by Lawrence Wright</ref>.  

'''The Muslim Brotherhood''' is the longest running [[Islam]]ic group in the [[Middle East]], supports [[Hamas]],<ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/calthomas/2011/02/01/egypt_aflame/page/2 Egypt Aflame]</ref> and has advocated [[Jihad]]<ref name="bos">http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/03/25/hear_out_muslim_brotherhood/</ref>.  The organization which grew to encompass over 70 countries<ref name="ummah">http://www.ummah.net/ikhwan/</ref> including [[Syria]], [[Sudan]], and other Arab countries, was founded in [[Egypt]] by Hasan al-Banna in 1928 and has been joined by many high-profile [[Islamic terrorist]] including the founder of modern day [[jihad]]; [[Sayyid Qutb]], [[Al-Qaeda]] leader; [[Osama Bin Laden]], and Egyptian terrorist mastermind and second in command of Al-Qaeda; [[Ayman Al-Zawahiri]]<ref> The Looming Tower, al-Qaeda and the road to 9/11 (book), by Lawrence Wright</ref>.  

Although the Brotherhood was disbanded in 1954{{fact}} after a botched attempt to assassinate Egyptian President [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|Abdul Nasser]], it remains  operating, although less militantly. It has given rise to new more violent militias including [[Hamas]], Gama’a al-Islamiya, and Islamic Jihad<ref name="bos" />.   

Although the Brotherhood was disbanded in 1954{{fact}} after a botched attempt to assassinate Egyptian President [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|Abdul Nasser]], it remains  operating, although less militantly. It has given rise to new more violent militias including [[Hamas]], Gama’a al-Islamiya, and Islamic Jihad<ref name="bos" />.   

Despite being illegal under Egyptian law, the Muslim Brotherhood has gained success in Egypt’s parliamentary elections, wining 20 percent of the assembly's seats in 2005<ref name="bos" />.  

Despite being illegal under Egyptian law, the Muslim Brotherhood has gained success in Egypt’s parliamentary elections, winning 20 percent of the assembly's seats in 2005<ref name="bos" />.  

==Goals==

==Goals==

The Muslim Brotherhoods’ original goal was to found a total Islamic state which was not influenced by western countries and would fellow strictly the teachings of the [[Koran]]. The organization has also been a leader indicting [[terrorism]] and [[propaganda]] against [[Israel]] and [[Jew]]s. The Muslim Brotherhood's theme is:

The Muslim Brotherhoods’ original goal was to found a total Islamic state which was not influenced by [[Western World|Western countries]] and would fellow strictly the teachings of the [[Koran]]. The organization has also been a leader indicting [[terrorism]] and [[propaganda]] against [[Israel]] and [[Jew]]s. The Muslim Brotherhood's theme is:

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  Allah is our objective.  

  [[Allah]] is our objective.  

     "The messenger is our leader.  

     "The messenger is our leader.  

     Quran is our law.  

     Quran is our law.  

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In 2004, FBI seized documents relating to the plan to overthrow America titled, “An Explanatory Memorandum: On the General Strategic Goal for the Group.” <ref>[http://bigpeace.com/teamb/2010/10/26/fbi-captured-muslim-brotherhoods-strategic-plan/ FBI Captured Muslim Brotherhood’s Strategic Plan, BigPeace.com, October 26, 2010]</ref>  

In 2004, the [[FBI]] seized documents relating to the plan to overthrow America titled, “An Explanatory Memorandum: On the General Strategic Goal for the Group.” <ref>[http://bigpeace.com/teamb/2010/10/26/fbi-captured-muslim-brotherhoods-strategic-plan/ FBI Captured Muslim Brotherhood’s Strategic Plan, BigPeace.com, October 26, 2010]</ref>  

{{cquote|The Ikhwan must understand that their work in [[America]] is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within...}}

{{cquote|The Ikhwan must understand that their work in [[America]] is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying the [[Western civilization]] from within...}}

==Controversy within Obama Administration==

==Controversy within Obama Administration==