Salafis hijacking Egyptian revolution

[union]

I hope Obama realizes his mistake in supporting Mubarak's overthrow and quickly provide support to the military and the secular segments of Egypt's population to squash this salafi uprising.

[NoAngst]

Let them work it, no need for foreign intervention. If people want Sharia Law, let them have it - they'll ultimately become Iranians and be fed up with self-styled Imams claiming to hear Allah's voices.

[union]

Let them work it, no need for foreign intervention. If people want Sharia Law, let them have it - they'll ultimately become Iranians and be fed up with self-styled Imams claiming to hear Allah's voices.

Salafis are just a loud minority who often hijack national politics. And just like Iran, a salafi controlled Egypt will become a threat to the free world.

[gurey25]

relax, they are just chihuahuas bark loud but are puny especially in egypt.
they have next to zero support and their numbers are tiny, even some of the coptic factions have more numbers.

Union as a secularist you need to be worried about the brotherhood, they have already come to a secret agreement with the army, and they will be taking over sooner or later.

They are smart enough to sit out the presidential election and concentrate on capturing parlaiment.
Amr mousa will most likely be the president, and they will be using him as a cover to cement their power.

As a secular nationalist, the west will not be that frightened by him, and that he will cooperate and ally with the brotherhood on most issues foriegn and internal will be lost on most people..

[muslim-man]

The can't just agree with revolutionaries overthrow of dictator mubarak and disagree with who they choose to lead them

It was their choice to rids themselves of mubarak, the choice of who to lead should be solely left to them

[Salahuddiin]

I'm at work so I can't see the video, but what do you mean that someone is hijacking the revolution? No particular group owns it so how can it be hijacked? Revolution was made collectively by Egyptian people and even though secular youth took the first step by organizing first protests through Internet the ordinary people from all walks of life quickly took the streets and they weren't following any group but just wanting to oust the government. Gaalada were horrified how many people there were with big beards and Islamic look, so it's not like they were sitting at home and only now came out. Muslim Brotherhood as an organization didn't take part but "Islamist" individuals were very numerous and big part of protests. Secular youth represent no-one but themselves and they have no special role or say reserved to them in new Egypt. They have the same authority than anyone else.

Egypt is a Muslim country with lot of people leaning towards Islam as a way. No need to limit this to only salafis. I believe that those people who have Islamic leaning and would wish to be ruled by Islam could be the majority in the country. I'm just waiting to see how quick Western hypocrisy jumps on the table for the hundredth time and they take action if Islamic section of Egyptian society gets stronger. If they really care about democracy they should be happy if Egyptian people choose Islam and shut up. Same to you, Union.

[LobsterUnit]

Ikhwanis are stronger and more organised than the Salafis. But this is all hot air, nothing short of an Islamist coup in the army will make Egypt an Islamic State. And if that happens, there will be all out war between seculars and copts on one side and Muslims on the other.

[bareento]

In Egypt, the one who has the support of the Khobzists is the one who will always prevail

B.

[Leila25]

I'm at work so I can't see the video, but what do you mean that someone is hijacking the revolution? No particular group owns it so how can it be hijacked? Revolution was made collectively by Egyptian people and even though secular youth took the first step by organizing first protests through Internet the ordinary people from all walks of life quickly took the streets and they weren't following any group but just wanting to oust the government. Gaalada were horrified how many people there were with big beards and Islamic look, so it's not like they were sitting at home and only now came out. Muslim Brotherhood as an organization didn't take part but "Islamist" individuals were very numerous and big part of protests. Secular youth represent no-one but themselves and they have no special role or say reserved to them in new Egypt. They have the same authority than anyone else.

Yes people from from all walks of life took to the streets, but the minority salafis remained apolitical. They made it clear that they were against January 25 protests. Their message was not to overthrow the ruler, Mubarak funded them and used them as a tool against the Muslim Brotherhood. So why should they take to the streets now and demand an Islamic state? That is hijacking.

[AhlulbaytSoldier]

The wanabes of salafus saalih cannot hijack it, and if they take over the power this will result in civilwar against the rest of egyptian elites/civilians who do not support that arrogant sect.