Coalition for the Defense of Sharia

Political party in Egypt

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]

Affiliated parties

  • 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

  1. ^ a b "Egyptian Salafist groups prepare for Friday Sharia protests". Ahram Online. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c "Brotherhood asked Armed Forces to protect headquarters". Egypt Independent. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  3. ^ a b "Coalition formed to ensure sharia-friendly Egyptian constitution". Ahram Online. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  4. ^ a b "Political alliances in the post-revolutionary Egypt". Al-Arabiya News. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  5. ^ "Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday". Egypt Independent. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  6. ^ "Islamist Coalition Statement on Friday December 7 Protests, Events and Clashes". Ikhwan Web. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
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