He was opposed by the Muslim Brotherhood , which was allied with wealthy and conservative Muslim families .
Assad was an asset to the party , organizing Ba'ath student cells and carrying the party 's message to the poor sections of Latakia and Alawite villages .
Assad was opposed by the Muslim Brotherhood , which was allied with wealthy and conservative Muslim families .
Assad was an asset to the party , organizing Ba'ath student cells and carrying the party 's message to the poor sections of Latakia and Alawite villages .