Sheikh Youssef Al-Qaradawi’s call for establishing Islamic and Christian parties has resulted in more disputes and splits within various political streams. The majority of political powers rejected Al-Qaradawi’s call deeming it an obvious demand to create a legitimate political party for the Muslim Brotherhood. A number of Coptic politicians believe that Al-Qaradawi’s call is a setback in the efforts nationalists have exerted over the last hundred years [to establish the principles of national unity].