Renaissance Party (Egypt)

The Egyptian Renaissance Party (Arabic: حزب النهضة, romanized: Hezb Al-Nahda),[1] also known as the Revival Party,[4] is a Salafist political party.[5] However, it has also been reported to be in favor of a civil state.[4] The leader of the party, Ibrahim Al-Zafaraany, stated that the party would focus on education and "scientific research"[2] as well as the economy.[6] Al-Zafaraany is a former member of al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya.[7]

For parties with similar names, see List of political parties in Egypt.

Renaissance Party
حزب النهضة
Hezb Al-Nahda[1]
LeaderIbrahim Al-Zafaraany[2]
FoundedMarch 2011 (2011-03)[3]
IdeologySalafism[1]
House of Representatives
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The party was founded by former members of the Muslim Brotherhood.[8] The founder of the party is Mohammed Habib.[9]

In the Qandil Cabinet, one minister was a member of the Renaissance Party.[10] The party has stated in September 2012 that it and the Virtue Party would merge.[11]

References
  1. "Ahram Online's idiot's guide to Egypt's emergent political landscape". Al-Ahram. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  2. "Egypt: Mohamed Habib quits Brotherhood, joins new party". Bikya Masr. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  3. "Defying leadership, Brotherhood youth form new party". Egypt Independent. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  4. "The ups and downs of our civil current". Al-Ahram Weekly On-line. 27 September 2012. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  5. "Egypt's Salafists proliferate with yet another Salafi party in the works". Al-Ahram. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  6. "Political freedom, competition drives rifts between Muslim Brotherhood factions". Egypt Independent. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  7. "Meet the Brotherhood's enforcer: Khairat El-Shater". Al-Ahram On-line. 29 March 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  8. "Al-Wasat Party". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  9. "Islamists ally against Muslim Brotherhood". Egypt Independent. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  10. "Egypt PM Qandil makes some surprise, controversial ministerial choices". Al-Ahram. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  11. "Two Egyptian Islamist parties announce merger". Egypt Independent. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
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