Five years have passed since Tunisian President Kais Saied took control of the government, effectively ending the country's experiment with democracy. During this time, Ennahda, Tunisia's first Islamist political movement, has endured significant challenges. Its leaders have been imprisoned, its offices shut down, and its members have faced attacks. Despite this, many young members of Ennahda view these years not as a defeat, but as a phase of transformation. They argue that the movement has been forced to confront its past mistakes, refresh its leadership, and prepare for a future without President Saied's influence. Ennahda, which emerged from Tunisia's Islamist movement in the 1990s, has long been a central player in the country's political landscape. It was one of the key forces behind the Arab Spring uprisings that led to the 2011 revolution and the birth of Tunisia's democratic experiment. However, its influence has waned in recent years, especially after Saied's consolidation of power. Despite this, some of its younger members remain optimistic about the movement's future. Ahmed, a 23-year-old from Ettadhamen, a historically significant area for Islamist movements in Tunis, is one such young member. He believes the idea that Ennahda is defeated and that Tunisians no longer want political Islam is incorrect. He argues that more young people are seeking a movement rooted in Islamic values, one that aligns with their identity and is prepared to stand up for oppressed Muslims globally. "It is a rebirth," Ahmed says. "We will rise again." Ahmed's optimism stands in contrast to the difficult circumstances Ennahda currently faces. The movement remains under pressure, with its leaders still in prison and its presence in public life severely limited. Yet, for many of its younger members, these challenges are seen as part of a larger journey — one that they believe will lead to a renewed and stronger Ennahda in the years to come.