Sayyid Qutb

Sayyid Qutb

Islamist Egypt

Sayyid Qutb was an influential Egyptian Islamist thinker and writer, best known for his critiques of Western society and his role in shaping modern Islamist ideology. His experiences studying in the United States in the late 1940s, particularly a single dance party he attended, fueled his disdain for what he perceived as the moral decay of Western culture. Qutb's writings, including 'Milestones,' argue for a return to a strictly Islamic society and have inspired various Islamist movements across the globe. He is often regarded as a foundational figure in radical Islamic thought.

Born on Oct 09, 1906 (118 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,520
Power
446$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 2.00 0.06% +0% 8,654,622 5,520 $700,000 446$
Totals 1 8,654,622 5,520 $700,000 446$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Sayyid Qutb's experiences in the United States in 1949 fueled his lifelong hatred of Western decadence. 2

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