Muslim Brotherhood in Spain
| Hermanos Musulmanes en España جماعة الإخوان المسلمين في إسبانيا | |
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| Formation | 1960s (exile); August 1984 (structural base) |
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| Type | Transnational Islamic movement, cultural, religious |
| Legal status | Active (via proxy networks) |
Region served | Spain |
Key people | Ahmed al-Rawi (European leadership) |
Main organ | Liga Islámica para el Diálogo y la Convivencia en España (LIDCOE) |
| Affiliations | Muslim Brotherhood, Council of European Muslims |
| Budget | Local donations, GCC-based NGOs (e.g., Qatar charity) |
The Muslim Brotherhood in Spain (Spanish: Hermanos Musulmanes en España; Arabic: جماعة الإخوان المسلمين في إسبانيا) operates through a discreet network of cultural and religious associations rather than a direct political party, growing from Syrian exile networks in the 1960s to a structured presence today.[1] The Madrid Conference of 1984 was pivotal in institutionalizing these networks, leading to the creation of the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE).[2]
Network and structure
The movement maintains its influence through various proxy organizations:
Funding and operations
Reports indicate that the network has expanded its infrastructure through foreign funding and charities, with increased activity noted in Catalonia following scrutiny in other European nations.[3][4]
Key figures
- Ahmed al-Rawi: Key figure in the European network who helped establish the 1984 Madrid base.[2]
- Riay Tatary: Long-time leader of the Union of Islamic Communities of Spain (UCIDE) who maintained a distinct, localized approach to Islamic affairs, according to local analyses.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Muslim Brotherhood In Spain". George Washington University Program on Extremism. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 Altuna, Sergio (11 September 2023). "The Spanish Role in the Institutionalization of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe". Hudson Institute. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 Zuloaga, J. M. (24 March 2026). ""The Global Caliphate": Spain Is Not Far From the Muslim Brotherhood's Plans". Atalayar. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ "Catalonia the next target of the Muslim Brotherhood". The Arab Weekly. 8 October 2017. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ "The Muslim Brotherhood a silent presence in Spain". Euro-Islam.info. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 2026-08-11.