د. بليغ حمدي إسماعيل

The article argues that contemporary religious discourse, particularly that promoted by Islamist political factions, has fostered disorder, sectarianism and conflict across Arab societies. It portrays the Muslim Brotherhood and related movements as seeking exclusive control of the state while lacking practical programs for economic, educational and social development. Egypt is presented as a historically cohesive national state facing attempts to undermine its identity and institutions, while Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan and Iraq are cited as examples of countries destabilized by factional struggles. The author concludes that Islamist movements have lost public and political legitimacy because of their confrontational rhetoric, opportunism and failure to address the broader needs of society.