What about the media smear campaign and verbal war launched from time to time against the Muslim Brotherhood?
Akef: Media is divided into two categories: mercenary media which we know very well and don"t answer back. I advise the Muslim Brotherhood members not to read or care about them. I do not take my view about the Muslim Brotherhood from such kind of press; I take it from reality. If I live inside the Muslim Brotherhood, it is their reality that guides me and assures me not the perversive press. Once a newspaper said that The Muslim Brotherhood will assassinate their chairman, and this is silly. I don"t read or respond to this kind of press.
The second kind of media claims seeking the truth, presenting pros and cons. I respect such people and welcome them. Even if they are skeptical, the reality on the ground and the future will prove that the Muslim Brotherhood is deeply rooted with its method, members and with its devotion to Allah and honesty with people. Time will prove this.
There is also another voice which is credible but unfortunately I do not know the source of its agenda. This media talks about the Muslim Brotherhood then say: “I am not with them and I differ with them on many issues”. They know the truth but a few of them declare their views. There are people of the Egyptian society: Men, professors, scholars and scientists who say their views honestly. I appreciate those specially, since as I have said before only men and women of resolve can do so.