Hassan al-Banna

Hassan al-Banna was an Egyptian Islamic scholar and activist who founded the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928. He aimed to promote Islamic values, social reform, and political activism to address societal issues and imperial influence. Al-Banna believed that Islam should guide all aspects of life, and he encouraged Muslims to unite and work towards a moral and just society. His ideas influenced political Islam and inspired various movements advocating for Islamic governance, though his approach combined religious devotion with social activism. Al-Banna's legacy is significant in the history of modern political Islam and Islamic social activism.