Jamaat-e-Islami isn’t just another regional movement—it’s a calculated campaign for Sharia governance on a global scale. Founded by Abul A’la Maududi, JI operates through schools, charities, and political fronts to reshape nations from within. As the world looks elsewhere, its influence only deepens.

In this analysis, we explore how family legacy influences political identity through the cases of Noor Bin Ladin and Sophia Farooq. Both women descend from powerful and controversial Islamic lineages, yet their responses to that heritage could not be more different. Noor’s transparency and embrace of Western principles contrast sharply with Farooq’s silence and questionable ties. The comparison underscores why public transparency remains essential for safeguarding political integrity.

At issue is Jamaat-e-Islami, a hard-line Islamist group intricately tied to terrorism. The roots of Jamaat-e-Islami date to 1941. The Muslim Brotherhood inspired its founder, Syed Abul Ala Maududi, to reject both the West and liberal democracy in favor of a far more conservative Islamist approach.

Jamaat-e-Islami played a role in removing Sheikh Hasina from power. The group is now part of Bangladesh's interim government. JeI has connections with the Muslim Brotherhood. JeI leaders studied in Egypt and Turkey. The group visited Qatar in 2021. JeI's student wing wants closer ties with the Muslim Brotherhood. JeI sheltered anti-India terror groups during its rule.

A direct summary of the Australian National Security report on Lashkar-e-Tayyiba — one of the world’s most active jihadist organizations.

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm after USAID funded a U.S.-based charity tied to Jamaat-e-Islami and Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani terrorist network behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Despite these links and an active federal investigation, the Biden administration awarded additional taxpayer dollars to the group.

U.S. lawmakers warn that nonprofits like ICNA and HHRD may be funneling money to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen — and they want the government to act.

As terrorist tactics evolve, the threat increasingly comes from within. This study explores how unremarkable citizens become radicalized, revealing patterns behind homegrown plots in the U.S. and abroad. By understanding how extremist intent forms and hardens, policymakers and law enforcement can strengthen prevention efforts.

This analysis reveals how Islamist groups—including Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood—operate as a unified transnational network, using ideology, funding pipelines, and local proxy organizations to expand influence from Afghanistan to the United States.