The Coalition for the Defense of Sharia, which is also known as the Get United Coalition,[4] and the Islamic Sharia Application Coalition[2] is an Islamist political alliance in Egypt designed to ensure the development of a constitution that is compatible with Sharia.[3] The coalition reportedly includes 30 political parties and movements altogether.[2] Another article by the Egypt Independent states that there are 13 parties and groups involved.[5]
Coalition for the Defense of Sharia[1] | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Yehia al-Shebainy[2] |
| Ideology | Islamism[3] Social conservatism Religious conservatism Factions: Mixed economy Salafism Wahhabism Madkhalism Economic liberalism Conservatism Economic populism |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right |
Affiliated parties edit
- Freedom and Justice Party
- Al-Nour Party[4]
- Islamic Party
- Building and Development Party
- Authenticity Party
- People Party
- Independent Azharite conservative front
- Azhar Scholars Front[1]
- Egyptian Reform Party[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Egyptian Salafist groups prepare for Friday Sharia protests". Ahram Online. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
- ^ a b c "Brotherhood asked Armed Forces to protect headquarters". Egypt Independent. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ a b "Coalition formed to ensure sharia-friendly Egyptian constitution". Ahram Online. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ^ a b "Political alliances in the post-revolutionary Egypt". Al-Arabiya News. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
- ^ "Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday". Egypt Independent. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ "Islamist Coalition Statement on Friday December 7 Protests, Events and Clashes". Ikhwan Web. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-08.