Terrorist Organizations and Violent Agendas: A Study of Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood
Terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood are two sides of the same coin in terms of goals, ideology, and the promotion of violent agendas. Extremist thought poses a serious challenge to global security, and it is crucial to understand the ideological roots and common goals of these organizations to counter their destructive **Shared Ideology and Goals** Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood emerge from similar ideological backgrounds, based on an extremist interpretation of Islamic law. Although their means and strategies differ, both organizations aim to establish an Islamic state governed by strict Sharia law. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna, promotes the idea that "Islam is the solution," viewing the implementation of Sharia as the optimal path to societal reform. On the other hand, Al-Qaeda is known for adopting violent jihad against both the "near enemy" and the "far enemy" to achieve its p...
