Who Are the Muslim Brotherhood? Who Are the Muslim Brotherhood? The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) is a transnational Sunni Islamist organization founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna . Its main aim was to promote Islamic governance, social reform, and the application of Sharia law in political and social life. Over the decades, it has grown into a political and social movement , establishing schools, charities, and political parties in many countries. Core Ideals: Islam as a comprehensive guide for life, including politics. Social justice, charity, and education as key tools for societal reform. Opposition to Western secular influence in Muslim-majority countries. Influence in Africa and Nigeria: In Africa, the Brotherhood’s ideology influenced Islamist movements in countries like Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, and Somalia. In Nigeria , its influence is largely ideological and philanthropic rather than political. Some local Islamist groups have adopted MB principles, especially regard...