Sami Hamdi | Islamists, the Ikhwan & Political Pragmatism | BB #65
In this insightful episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts journalist, political pundit and activist Sami Hamdi. #bloodbrotherspodcast #ikhwan #islamism Topics of discussion include: What is ‘political Islam’ and should Muslims use the term “Islamist”? Has Islamism in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) become synonymous with the Muslim Brotherhood/Ikhwan? What is the future of Islamic political parties and movements in the MENA, namely the MB? Pitfalls of unrestricted political pragmatism - compromises and being fair/consistent in criticising/praising Islamist movements and figures. The plausibility of any meaningful Muslim unification emerging in the existing world order.