Mustafa Mashhur
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Mustafa Mashhur (lived 1921-2002) was the fifth General Guide (leader) of the Muslim Brothers. He was the official head of the Egypt
ian Islamist organization from 1996 until 2002, although outside observers have suggested that he informally ran the organization during the ten-year term of his predecessor Muhammad Hamid Abu al-Nasr
as well. Like his predecessor, 'Umar al-Tilmisani
, Mashhur was a wealthy landowner, reflecting the higher class status of the Brothers after their alliance with the state under Sadat.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian Islamist organization from 1996 until 2002, although outside observers have suggested that he informally ran the organization during the ten-year term of his predecessor Muhammad Hamid Abu al-Nasr
Muhammad Hamid Abu al-Nasr
Muhammad Hamid Abu al-Nasr was the fourth General Guide of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. A controversial choice to lead the group after the 1986 death of longtime General Guide 'Umar al-Tilmisani, al-Nasr was opposed by a large faction backing other candidates such as Salah Shadi or Husayn...
as well. Like his predecessor, 'Umar al-Tilmisani
Umar al-Tilmisani
Umar al-Tilmisani was the third General Guide of the Egyptian Muslim Brothers. He headed the Egyptian Islamist organization from 1972 until 1986...
, Mashhur was a wealthy landowner, reflecting the higher class status of the Brothers after their alliance with the state under Sadat.