The Umma Party (Arabic: حزب الأمة, Hizb al-Umma) is a small Egyptian political party.

History and profile The party was established in 1983. It was the first party accepted by the Political Party Affairs Committee since the 1950s.

Party principles The party: Considers Egypt part of the Arab and Islamic world Calls for establishing a socialist and democratic system in Egypt Calls of the adoption of Islamic law as the main source of legislation Supports all efforts to establish peace with Israel Calls for building a society on the principles of labor and production

See also List of Islamic political parties

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