professor mohammad al-wahib says, “just as there is no smooth hedgehog, there is no member of the muslim brotherhood who can be trusted or who remembers a favor. a brotherhood member uses lies until he gains control over others, and then he will reveal his true colors and sting you.
many of those who applaud iran’s attacks on gulf states are members of the muslim brotherhood.
they did the same during the iraqi invasion of kuwait, when they supported saddam hussein despite the huge financial benefits they had received from gulf countries.
is it time for the gulf states to realize that embracing the muslim brotherhood is like embracing a hungry tiger that cannot be tamed, and that it cannot be tamed except in a ‘circus of illusions’?
it has become clear that the iranian aggression against the gulf states was surprising, not only in its scale and intensity, but also in the insistence of the attackers on targeting innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure that has no connection to the causes or parties involved in the ongoing war.
we saw the same in gaza. iran, the muslim brotherhood, and israel base their hostility toward others on religious principles and biblical interpretations, with claims of dominance and the imposition of their beliefs on others.
the iranian aggression also revealed the cooperation or sympathy of some parties toward it. some charitable societies with religious affiliations linked to external islamic organizations, both shiite and sunni, did not conceal their support for iran.
had it not been for the wave of criticism directed at these societies over their silence during the most dangerous and darkest times, they would not have issued their statement in which they declared, perhaps for the first time, their allegiance to the ruler.
those societies issued the statement out of fear that they could face dissolution due to the alleged social and national harm attributed to them, including accusations of pushing young people toward extremism and the alleged loyalty of some members to external entities.
therefore, the relevant authorities must review the legal status of these societies and revoke their licenses, as well as dismantle the oldest secret organization that has existed in kuwait since the early 1950s, investigate its financial structures, companies, and investment portfolios, particularly those registered under the names of its members.
their stance toward the nation has been consistent since the days of the occupation, when their leaders sought meetings with saddam hussein, supported him, and rejected the restoration of legitimate authority in the country. these societies called for the formation of an islamic army composed of arab, pakistani, and iranian forces to expel saddam’s forces from kuwait, not to liberate it, without mentioning the goal of restoring the legitimate political leadership.
these societies committed crimes against kuwait during the so-called arab spring uprisings. during that period, their leaders circulated speeches, social media posts, and videos suggesting that kuwait could be the next country affected by political change similar to tunisia, egypt, and libya.
members of the muslim brotherhood and members of the national assembly participated in the “dignity of the nation” demonstrations, encouraging supporters to oppose the ruling system by calling for a change of government and promoting their preferred candidate.
the government must take quick action to review the structures of these secret societies, identify their leadership, and examine the membership of their executive bodies and shura council, which oversee vast financial resources.
this is a timely opportunity, and the confiscation must include non-profit organizations affiliated with other entities that have transformed into political parties. their licenses must be revoked and their funds confiscated, including educational or women’s organizations with known political and religious activities.