Egypt has officially placed the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) on its national terrorism list. The designation applies strictly under Egyptian domestic law and does not ban the organization in the United Kingdom.
Egyptian judicial authorities have formally designated the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) as a terrorist organization, part of a sweeping legal crackdown targeting dozens of Islamic groups and activists across Europe.
The ruling, issued by a Cairo Criminal Court in Supreme State Security Case No. 11108 of 2026, places 35 European organizations and 36 individuals on Egypt's official terrorist lists for a five-year term. The decision took effect following its publication in Al-Waqa'i Al-Masriyya, Egypt’s official government gazette, on November 10.
Alongside the Muslim Association of Britain, Cairo's expanded blacklist includes prominent cross-border institutions such as the Council of European Muslims, Muslims of France, the European Council for Fatwa and Research, and the European Council of Imams. Among the listed individuals is British-Iraqi activist Dr. Anas al-Tikriti, founder of the Cordoba Foundation, who criticized the move for lacking prior notice or evidence and warned of impacts on travel and finances.
The MAB is known in the UK for co-organizing major pro-Palestine marches in London. While operating legally in Britain, it has faced domestic political pressure, including being named by former UK Communities Secretary Michael Gove as a "cause for concern" under extremism guidelines in 2024 (an allegation the MAB rejected) and previous designation by the UAE.
The action followed Egypt permanently adding the Muslim Brotherhood to its national terror list. Under Egyptian Law No. 8 of 2015, the designation enforces domestic asset freezes, entry bans, and a total ban on activities within Egypt. While lacking direct legal enforcement in the UK or EU, the ruling puts pressure on international networks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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