What is Muslim Brotherhood?

Why in news ?  Donald Trum has recently declared Muslim Brotherhood as an Terrorist organization .

the Muslim Brotherhood is a transnational Sunni Islamist political organization, founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna, aiming to establish an Islamic state and society through gradual Islamization, evolving from a movement resisting Western influence to a complex network with charitable, political, and sometimes militant wings, often facing bans and controversy, including recent terrorist designations for some of its branches by entities like the U.S. government and various Arab nations.

Key Aspects:

• Origins:Founded in Egypt to counter Westernization and revive Islamic principles in public life.
• Ideology:Believes Islam provides a comprehensive system for all aspects of life, advocating for a gradual shift towards a purely Islamic society and governance.
• Structure:A transnational network with local chapters, influential across the Middle East and beyond, often operating discreetly.
• Controversy & Actions:

• • Engaged in political activism, charitable work, and sometimes militant activities, leading to bans in Egypt (since 2013) and other countries.
  • Has faced accusations of violence, destabilization, and links to terrorism, prompting designations by some governments.
  • Its political arm in Egypt won the 2012 presidential election but was overthrown.