Mamoun al-Hudaibi, the murshid al 'aam (general guide) of the world's first-ever Islamist organization, the Ikhwan al-Muslimeen or Muslim Brotherhood, died Jan. 9 in Egypt at the age of 83. His death symbolizes the waning of the old guard in the group, and could make way for a new generation of MB leaders who will try to break into mainstream Egyptian politics. Al-Hudaibi was the group's sixth general guide, and at the time of his death had held the position for 14 months. He served as a judge in Cairo's Appeals Court and won a seat in Parliament in the 1987 elections. He was the son of the MB's second leader, Hassan al-Hudaibi, who led the group from 1951-1973. The MB has named Mohammad Hilal, 84, as interim leader until it can appoint a new general guide.