ABSTRACT

Since the early years of the twentieth century, a number of Islamic organizations have developed in Egypt. This phenomenon of Islamic resurgence appeared as part of a general reaction to the political, economic, social and intellectual conditions, which resulted in the setback to secular liberal ideologies in Egypt. The emerged Islamic organizations seem to have similar targets and ideas; although externally they are invariably different. There are various differences between Islamic groups in Egypt, but this should not obscure their ideological affinity. Their main objective is to establish an Islamic state ruled by shari‘ah, but they have different approaches to their goal. Their differences rest largely on their understanding of the concept of Sovereignty and the theory of society enunciated by Qutb.