The Muslim Brotherhood would apply Islamic Sharia if it came into power, said leading Brotherhood figure Sobhi Saleh, adding that Sharia protects non-Muslim citizens. “Terms like civil or secular state are misleading,” he said. “Islamic Sharia is the best system for Muslims and non-Muslims." Saleh apologized for his earlier statements that the Muslim Brotherhood could not recognize liberals or communists as Muslims, and that he disapproved of Muslims marrying outside the group.

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