(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Muslim Brotherhood wants a diverse parliament after elections in September, the head of the group's newly formed political party said in an interview.
The Brotherhood, which has emerged as a powerful force after years of repression under ousted President Hosni Mubarak, has said it does not want a parliamentary majority, although rivals see it as well placed for a dominant position.
"We only use Islam as the basis of our party ... which means that our general framework is Islamic sharia ... We don't issue religious rules in individual cases," said Mohamed Mursi, head of the Brotherhood's newly formed Justice and Freedom Party, which will contest the vote.
However, the second article of Egypt's constitution, which makes sharia, Islamic law, a main source of legislation.
Secular and western media try to stir fear over the main opposition group in the new Egypt political era.
Mursi, speaking in the group's new five-storey headquarters in Mokattem on the outskirts of Cairo, dismissed such propaganda.
"We want to engage in a dialogue not a monologue," he said. "The Brotherhood does not seek to control the parliament ... We want a strong parliament ... with different political forces."
He said Islamic law could have a place in a civil state in Egypt, where 90 percent of the 80 million population are Muslims. "Islamic sharia guarantees the rights of all people, Muslims and non-Muslims," he said.
Mursi said he would stick by the Brotherhood's pledge not to field a presidential candidate or support any Brotherhood member running, as one has already said he will do.
"The group said it will not field a candidate for the presidency or support one if decides to do so independently," he said.
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