Coalition for the Defense of Sharia

Coalition for the Defense of Sharia[1]
LeaderYehia al-Shebainy[2]
IdeologyIslamism[3]
Social conservatism
Religious conservatism
Factions:
Mixed economy
Salafism
Wahhabism
Madkhalism
Economic liberalism
Conservatism
Economic populism
Political positionRight-wing to far-right

The Coalition for the Defense of Sharia, which is also known as the Get United Coalition,[4] and the Islamic Sharia Application Coalition[2] is an Islamist political alliance in Egypt designed to ensure the development of a constitution that is compatible with Sharia.[3] The coalition reportedly includes 30 political parties and movements altogether.[2] Another article by the Egypt Independent states that there are 13 parties and groups involved.[5]

  1. ^ "Egyptian Salafist groups prepare for Friday Sharia protests". Ahram Online. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c "Brotherhood asked Armed Forces to protect headquarters". Egypt Independent. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  3. ^ a b "Coalition formed to ensure sharia-friendly Egyptian constitution". Ahram Online. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  4. ^ "Political alliances in the post-revolutionary Egypt". Al-Arabiya News. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  5. ^ "Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday". Egypt Independent. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-13.