| Coalition for the Defense of Sharia | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Yehia al-Shebainy |
| Ideology | Islamism Social conservatism Religious conservatism Factions: Mixed economy Salafism Wahhabism Madkhalism Economic liberalism Conservatism Economic populism |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right |
The Coalition for the Defense of Sharia, which is also known as the Get United Coalition, and the Islamic Sharia Application Coalition is an Islamist political alliance in Egypt designed to ensure the development of a constitution that is compatible with Sharia. The coalition reportedly includes 30 political parties and movements altogether. Another article by the Egypt Independent states that there are 13 parties and groups involved.
Affiliated parties
- Freedom and Justice Party
- Al-Nour Party
- Islamic Party
- Building and Development Party
- Authenticity Party
- People Party
- Independent Azharite conservative front
- Azhar Scholars Front
- Egyptian Reform Party
References
- ^ "Egyptian Salafist groups prepare for Friday Sharia protests". Ahram Online. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
- ^ "Brotherhood asked Armed Forces to protect headquarters". Egypt Independent. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ "Coalition formed to ensure sharia-friendly Egyptian constitution". Ahram Online. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ^ "Political alliances in the post-revolutionary Egypt". Al-Arabiya News. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
- "Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday". Egypt Independent. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- "Islamist Coalition Statement on Friday December 7 Protests, Events and Clashes". Ikhwan Web. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
