The Muslim Brotherhood declared a new initiative of supporting Copts in the parliamentary elections. This initiative is expected to stir lots of controversy, especially that the group still insists on their stance denying Copts the right to assume power.

Mummad Jamāl Hishmat, member of the Guidance Bureau, stated that Pope Shenouda upheld the slogan of “Islam is the solution” to avoid implementing court decisions in the second marriage issue.