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A Collective Ijtihad for Solving Societys Problems

There are two sources of shari’a (Islamic law): revealed and non-revealed.  The revealed sources of Islamic law are the Quran and hadith (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions),

This is Why The Islamists Are Winning

Many people in the Middle East, Asia and the West work overtime these days trying to understand the expanding wave of Islamist political groups that are winning elections and sharing

Hamas: We don’t Want to Monopolize Decision-making

"The incoming government will demonstrate the ultimate model regard the management of the public resources. I would like to assure donating courtiers that their funds to the future government will

Syria: MB Calls For Civil State Based on Islamic Principles

In Brussels, The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood’s Chairman Ali el-Bainony participated in talks to set up a coalition front that would include liberal, secular, nationalist, communist and Kurdish opposition parties and

Libyan MB: Reform Initiatives Are Urgent

In a message published on its official web site, The Libyan Muslim Brotherhood Chairman Seleman Abdel Kader praised efforts by Saif el-Islam el-Qadhafi, the head of Qadhafi Foundation for Development

If Hamas follows sound policy, they will receive more support

US Ambassador to Egypt and Israel: If Hamas follows sound policy, they will receive more support  Recently, Daniel Kurtzer, visiting professor of political studies of the Middle East at Princeton University,

Regime Change Syria: Khaddam’s Alliance and Assad’s Missing Base

The Clock Ticks as Syrian Revolt is Uttered AnewRegime Change Syria: Khaddam’s Alliance and Assad’s Missing BaseThere is again a spike in talk of regime change in Syria, with Syria’s

Muslim Brotherhood, An Archetype of Militant Islamist Groups?

Since its conception in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood has always struggled to revive Islam and apply its noble principles in the daily life of ordinary Muslims. The wake up call

Egyptian Judges Protest Lack of Freedom

Nearly 1,000 Egyptian judges held a half-hour silent protest Friday to demonstrate for full judicial independence and against the government’s order to interrogate six of their colleagues who criticized recent

After Palestinian Vote, U.S. Democracy Campaign Questioned

The United States, declared President Bush in his 2005 inaugural address, seeks to "support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal