The Ideological Jihad

ebook The Secret World of the Muslim Brotherhood

By Borna Ahadi

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"The Ideological Jihad: The Secret World of the Muslim Brotherhood" is a gripping exposé that peels back the layers of one of the most enigmatic, powerful, and misunderstood movements in modern political Islam. This meticulously researched narrative takes readers deep into the shadowy origins, explosive ideologies, and far-reaching influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.

From the dusty streets of 1920s Egypt, where Hassan al-Banna planted the seeds of an Islamic revivalist movement, to the war-torn corridors of Gaza, the Brotherhood's ideological legacy has left an indelible mark on the Muslim world and beyond. The book journeys through the radical writings of Sayyid Qutb, whose philosophy of jihad inspired generations of militants, and delves into the secretive networks that connect the Brotherhood to political power, educational systems, terrorist offshoots, and Western democracies.

Inside these pages, you will discover:

  • The foundational theology that drives the Brotherhood's vision of a global Islamic caliphate.
  • The Brotherhood's strategies of social infiltration through charities, schools, and mosques.
  • The complex alliances and betrayals with regimes, from Nasser to Erdogan.
  • The controversial ties to Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Arab Spring revolutions.
  • The global spread into Europe and the United States, and the ideological war waged under the surface of democracy.
  • This book is not a simple historical account. It is a chilling analysis of the ideological struggle shaping the 21st-century geopolitical landscape. With rare insight and compelling narrative, it connects the dots between ideology, activism, and power—revealing the Brotherhood as a transnational force wielding influence in both Islamic and Western societies.

    Whether you are a student of history, a policymaker, or a reader fascinated by the intersections of religion and politics, "The Ideological Jihad" will challenge your assumptions and deepen your understanding of the forces at work behind the headlines.

    The Ideological Jihad