Hasan al-Banna Contributor(s): Kraemer, Gudrun (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851684301 ISBN-13: 9781851684304 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General |
Dewey: B |
Series: Makers of the Muslim World |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.70 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Hasan al-Banna (1906 - 1949) was an Egyptian political reformer, best known for establishing the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist organisation which today has millions of members and spans the Arab world. Through his ardent struggle to revitalise Islamic values amid increasing Westernisation, al-Banna promoted Islamic charity and personal piety throughout Egypt, becoming a powerful political force until his mysterious assassination. In this well written and impartial biography, Kr mer gives a detailed account of al-Banna's life and work. |