Mohammed Habib

Mohammed Habib (Arabic: محمد حبيب‎) was a Deputy General Guide and the second-in-command of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. He was expected to be the next leader of the organization,[1] after former leader, Supreme Guide Mohammed Mahdi Akef, announced his resignation in April 2009.[2] Habib left the Muslim Brotherhood and has since become a critic of Mohamed Morsi, who was the Egyptian president.[3]

This article is about the Egyptian politician. For the Indian footballer, see Mohammed Habib (footballer).

He is said to be a moderate, and had been seen as a reformist member within the organization.[2] He rejects terrorism and violence and supports democracy.[4] Habib is also the founder of the Renaissance Party.[5]

See also

References
  1. An Interview with Muslim Brotherhood’s #2, Mohammed Habib, Pajamasmedia
  2. Muslim Brotherhood Leader to Step Down, Search for Successor is On Archived 2009-04-02 at the Wayback Machine, Middle East Times
  3. "In Egypt, Skepticism Over Religion in Politics". Associated Press. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  4. Habib: MB Adopts Democracy, Rejects Revolutions, Ikhwanweb
  5. "Islamists ally against Muslim Brotherhood". Egypt Independent. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2012.


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