The establishment of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt was prompted by the socio-political climate after the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the growing influence of Western imperialism. Founded in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna, the Brotherhood sought to promote Islamic values and respond to the cultural and economic challenges faced by Egyptians in the face of modernization. It aimed to create a socially cohesive structure based on Islamic principles, emphasizing social welfare and religious education. Its founding marked a key moment in Islamic political activism and has influenced contemporary movements across the Arab world.