Hassan al-Banna
Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood
Born
1906
119 years ago
Died
February 12th, 1949
76 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Egypt
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An Egyptian educator established an influential organization aimed at promoting Islamic values and societal reform. This organization sought to address political and social issues facing Egypt and advocated for the implementation of Sharia law. Born in 1906, he founded the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928, which quickly gained traction and expanded its influence across the Arab world. Al-Banna emphasized social welfare and education while advocating for political activism among Muslims. His writings and speeches inspired a generation and laid the groundwork for future Islamic movements.
Founded the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928
Wrote numerous articles and pamphlets on Islamic reform
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