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It is beneficial to know the backgrounds of the Salafists and the Muslim Brotherhood to answer this question. On the surface, the answer would appear to be no, but the history of each group will shed some light on the subject. The meaning of three terms will also help to clarify understanding of this issue. First, Sharia law pertains to the Muslim law set out by the Quran; secondly, Islam is the religion governed by the Quran that Muslims believe was written by Muhammad; thirdly, jihad means “struggle.” Muslims see jihad as a fight against sin and a fight for Allah or their god...