Egypt Is Not Iran: Muslim Brotherhood

[Bonafide Hustler]

Yemeni anti-government demonstrators chant slogans during a demonstration celebrating the resignation of Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak and demanding the ouster of their own president, in Sanaa, Yemen, Feb 12, 2011

A prominent member of Egypt’s officially-banned Muslim Brotherhood’s Guidance Council has “sharply” denied his organization wants an Iranian-style administration, after anti-government demonstrations forced long-time President Hosni Mubarak to step down following 18-days of protests.

Esam Alarian, spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood, told VOA members of his organization are only interested in participating in parliamentary elections, not the presidential vote, as speculated by some international media organizations.

“Absolutely wrong; that is (a) false allegation. This is not true. We are calling for a civil state, moderate state, (and) a democratic state, equality, prosperity, justice for all and freedom for all citizens. All are equal. Egypt is not Iran. Egypt can build its own model of democracy according to its culture and Islamic preference.”

The Muslim Brotherhood has been officially banned as a political party in Egypt, but holds parliamentary seats through “independents.”

Alarian said the accusations against his organization are, in his words, completely false. He also said the Muslim Brotherhood is not in favor of what he described as foreign interference.

“We are against any international or foreigners interfering in our domestic or internal affairs. And for all foreigners, Americans and non-Americans, we are asking them not to intervene in our affairs, not to impose any orders or anything to the cabinet or the parliament. We are equal (and) we are looking forward to mutual relations with all people,” said Alarian.

“Foreign policy is done by the president and it is supervised and monitored by parliament, and we are not targeting to have a majority in parliament. So, the Egyptian people can decide, not (the) Muslim Brotherhood. The new Egypt is not by (the) Muslim Brotherhood alone; it will be made by all Egyptians, Muslims, and Christians, liberals, socialists, nationalists and Islamists.”

Egypt's military has dissolved parliament and suspended the constitution meeting two key demands by pro-democracy demonstrators.

The military leadership that took control when Mr. Mubarak stepped down Friday issued a statement Sunday saying it will temporarily govern for six months or until presidential and parliamentary elections are held. They are currently scheduled for September.

The statement was issued shortly after Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said the top priority of his military-backed Cabinet is restoring security and a normal life in Egypt.

He also said several Cabinet posts remain vacant and promised that any new appointees will be thoroughly vetted to ensure they are satisfactory to the public.

The news conference was the prime minister's first since Mr. Mubarak stepped down Friday and handed power to the military under pressure from mass protests against his nearly 30-year rule. Mr. Mubarak appointed Mr. Shafiq as prime minister on January 29th four days after the protests began.

Egypt's new military rulers also attempted to restore normality to Cairo Sunday sending troops to dismantle a pro-democracy protest camp in the capital's Tahrir Square to make way for traffic to resume through the focal point of the uprising.

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/--Muslim-Brotherhood-Spokesman-Egypt-Not-Iran--116135244.html

[Noah-]

This is an old news on this forum. It was already discussed many times under Egypt post.

Of course Egypt is not Iran, no one claimed that Egypt is Iran... Not a single Islamic country or movement ever claimed this. First of all, Iran is Shia and Egypt is Sunni. In Iran Sharia is based on Shia Islam, that can never be implemented in Egypt. Western media try hard to discredit the poor Muslim Brotherhood by telling their people another Ayatollah is coming to Egypt to prevent oil going to the west for free. : )

BUT, let me tell you this: Egypt is not another Israel anymore either. Egypt is not another Canada either. Egypt is not another Moscow or Berlin.

Why everyone in the west is so afraid of a free election in Egypt? Let the Christians, Islamists, Secular parties to decide for themselves. They'll choose the type of government they want, give them a chance, allow them for FREE election.

Take your dictators and spies and intelligence with you and leave Egypt for good.

It is not Iran who is asking for guarantees from next Egyptian government to have an Islamic government. it is Israel and Obama who give themselves the right to ask an independent country that might be reborn soon to have guarantees for recognizing all treaties with Israel and become another puppet for Israeli agendas in the region.

Edited February 14, 2011 by Noah-

[Papples]

Why everyone in the west is so afraid of a free election in Egypt? Let the Christians, Islamists, Secular parties to decide for themselves. They'll choose the type of government they want, give them a chance, allow them for FREE election.

Not everyone is afraid. In the US, rednecks and neocons are afraid. Most Americans are really happy for Egypt and hope they succeed in establishing a free society.

You seem to have a hard time distinguishing between the US government, media, and people.

It is not Iran who is asking for guarantees from next Egyptian government to have an Islamic government. it is Israel and Obama who give themselves the right to ask an independent country that might be reborn soon to have guarantees for recognizing all treaties with Israel and become another puppet for Israeli agendas in the region.

I wish the US government would just wish Egypt well and shut up. The more Obama talks, the more it looks like he's trying to influence Egypt. I doubt the Egyptian people really care what Obama says though, so good for them.

[satyaban]

The youngster said:

"It is not Iran who is asking for guarantees from next Egyptian government to have an Islamic government."

No one has even intimated it but Iran regarding an Islamic regime in Egypt. I am sure my young friend will agree with me that Iran made several statements praising the demonstrators. Today Iranians demonstrated in support of the Egyptians as well. The IRI supports the demonstrators in Egypt and tens of thousands of Iranians showed their support. So why did the regime in Iran greet their own supporters of Egypt with riot police it doesn't make sense, Lets keep in mind that the Iranians didn't start any fires until the riot police went after them.

[Papples]

The youngster said:

"It is not Iran who is asking for guarantees from next Egyptian government to have an Islamic government."

No one has even intimated it but Iran regarding an Islamic regime in Egypt. I am sure my young friend will agree with me that Iran made several statements praising the demonstrators. Today Iranians demonstrated in support of the Egyptians as well. The IRI supports the demonstrators in Egypt and tens of thousands of Iranians showed their support. So why did the regime in Iran greet their own supporters of Egypt with riot police it doesn't make sense, Lets keep in mind that the Iranians didn't start any fires until the riot police went after them.

Iran is a theocratic police state. Iran is not a democracy.

[Guest Muhamad]

(salam)

honestly i don't see anything wrong with the article .. the minorities here are scared that they will be destroyed .. the christians of all walks including greek, armenian, etc etc .. also the westernized muslims don't want to be forced into islam. everybody in egypt knows that the mb is the most organized political organization in egypt .. and they know that it will be easiest for them to get majority votes if they want .. because of their infrastructure .. so they are reassuring the people that they will not force themselves to conquer egypt .. but instead give way to egypt's version of a democracy .. fair enough .. you'll have muslims voting, christians voting, and depending on these votes decisions will be taken .. also mb stating that they don't want rulership is very noble i believe. also that they don't plan to dominate the parliament. saying egypt is not iran is a true statement .. hopefully Allah will bring the best for egypt, the best for iran, the best for the whole world soon isA :)

[.K.A.R.R.A.R.]

who expect them to say yes they want Irani style regime lol .. stupid question