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Hassan al-Banna

Hassan al-Banna is a man who lived a long time ago in Egypt. He was born in 1906 and died in 1949. He was very important to many people because he founded a group called the Muslim Brotherhood. This group had a big impact on Egyptian politics and society.

Al-Banna was a very religious man who believed that Islam was the solution to all of society's problems. He wanted to make sure that everyone in Egypt was following Islamic teachings and living a good life. He also believed in helping the poor and needy.

To spread his message, al-Banna would give speeches and write articles. He talked about how important it was for people to live like good Muslims and how the government should be following Islamic teachings too. Many people in Egypt agreed with him and liked what he had to say.

Al-Banna's Muslim Brotherhood also did a lot of good work for the community. They helped people by building schools, hospitals, and charities. They wanted to make a difference in people's lives and show them that Islam was a good way to live.

However, some people did not like al-Banna and the Muslim Brotherhood. They thought that they were too strict and that their beliefs were extreme. They also did not like their influence on Egyptian politics.

Sadly, al-Banna's life was cut short when he was assassinated in 1949. But his legacy lives on and the Muslim Brotherhood is still an important group in Egypt and in other parts of the world.