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Raghad Al-Tikriti: A Prominent Figure in the Muslim Brotherhood

 

Raghad Al-Tikriti: A Prominent Figure in the Muslim Brotherhood

Raghad Al-Tikriti is a leading figure within the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), a controversial Islamic organization, particularly active in Europe and Britain. Her rise to prominence coincides with the MB's efforts to soften its image after facing criticism in the Arab world over the past decade.

A British-Iraqi Leader

Born in Baghdad in 1970, Al-Tikriti's family moved to Britain the same year. Her lineage ties her deeply to the MB: her father was a senior member in Iraq, her brother leads the MB's international arm, and another brother previously headed a key Islamic association in Britain.

Active in Muslim Community Organizations

Al-Tikriti has held various positions within organizations representing British Muslims and the MB in Europe.  British media often portray her as a leading figure for Muslim women, given her integration into British society and her work organizing events.

The Islamic Association & The European Forum

Al-Tikriti has been heavily involved with the British Islamic Association (BIA), a MB-linked organization. She joined upon its founding in 1997, rising through the ranks to become its president in 2020, the first woman to lead such an Islamic institution in Britain. As of today, she remains on the BIA's Advisory Council.

Al-Tikriti is also a prominent member of the European Forum of Muslim Women, which some consider the MB's women's wing in Europe.

Criticisms and Concerns

Some critics portray Al-Tikriti's influence as negative, alleging she has abandoned her Iraqi heritage and overlooks Western actions in the region. They also express concern about the MB's continued expansion in Britain, exemplified by the opening of new offices.


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