Modern trends in Muslim Brotherhood’s rhetoric
Abstract
This article analyses current trends in the ideology and strategy of the Muslim Brotherhood* (MB). Following the political setbacks associated with the events of the Arab Spring and the overthrow of the government of Mohamed Morsi in Egypt (2013), the movement is experiencing another period of transformation, moving from direct political activity to ideological renewal. Historically, the movement has demonstrated the ability to adapt to a variety of conditions, often using the idea of civilizational revival as a basis for maintaining ideological relevance in changing conditions. Against the backdrop of the recent leadership crisis and increasing external pressure, rethinking the concept of Islamic civilization may become a working tool for maintaining the group’s influence.
About the Author
E. E. Samoilova
nstitute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Samoilova E.E. Modern trends in Muslim Brotherhood’s rhetoric. Islamology. 2025;14(1):45-56. (In Russ.)
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