Who Are The Muslim Brotherhood, And Why They Are Poised To Take Over Egypt

Protesters gather at Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on Jan. 25, the first day of mass anti-government demonstrations in the country. (Submitted by Nour Ahmed)

Just What Is The Muslim Brotherhood? -- FOX News

While analysts ask who or what is behind the sustained protests in Egypt, one group is now seeking political legitimacy.

Technically banned under Egypt's constitution that forbids religious based parties, the Muslim Brotherhood is now throwing its support behind Mohammed el Baradei as an opposition leader.

But many fear that if Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak goes, the real replacement will be either the Muslim Brotherhood itself, or an Islamic fundamentalist group. El Baradei insisted on Sunday talk shows that the fear was unwarranted.

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More News On Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood: The Future of Egypt? -- Yahoo News/Atlantic Wire
Egypt protesters play down Islamist party's role -- The Guardian
Muslim Brotherhood blames America for the unrest -- The Telegraph
Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas seek to increase role in Egypt : Stratfor -- International Business Times
Muslim Brotherhood Plays Key Role In Egypt Unrest -- NPR (audio)
Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood leaders -- Reuters
Egypt Muslim Brotherhood says 34 key members escape prison -- Reuters
With Muslim Brotherhood Set to Join Egypt Protests, Religion’s Role May Grow -- New York Times
Muslim Group Backs Secular Struggle -- Wall Street Journal
WH: No US contact with Muslim Brotherhood -- Washington Post/AP
Muslim Brotherhood: ‘Prepare Egyptians for war with Israel' -- Jerusalem Post
The Muslim Brotherhood may gain power in Egypt by default -- The Guardian