Amman, January 7 (Petra) – His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal on Wednesday visited the King Abdullah II Institute for the Training of Imams and Preachers in the Al-Raqim area, accompanied by Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Khalayleh, Institute Director Abdul Sattar Qudah.

In an address during the visit, Prince Hassan discussed the concept of endowment (waqf) as a central tool for preserving the historical site, describing it as a divine trust and a national asset for Jordan.

He stressed that preservation is not limited to identifying Al-Raqim as a physical location, but rather lies in revitalising its role and ensuring the sustainability of its mission, so that its impact extends beyond the religious sphere to include the broader human dimension.

The Prince noted that sustainable good deeds stem from a long-term vision with profound impact, rooted in understanding endowments as a comprehensive ethical interest, particularly in a world marked by competing interests.

He explained that endowments align with higher objectives, foremost among them the preservation of life following religious obligations, a concept that goes beyond safeguarding life in the abstract to include human dignity, humanity and the ability to develop and actively participate in society.

He emphasised that a deep understanding of the quality of human life and dignity is closely linked to the sustainability of good deeds, especially in relation to developmental endowments and the positive outcomes they can achieve through wise investment and effective utilisation.

He added that revitalizing the potential of endowments through an integrated charitable approach contributes to the self-sustaining growth of projects, serving human dignity and reviving authentic human values.

In this context, he stressed the importance of adopting a developmental approach that distinguishes between "development" and "belonging," noting that current challenges require not only development, but the strengthening of belonging, particularly among young nations and their human resources.

Prince Hassan explained that one of the most valuable opportunities in this regard is the empowered developmental endowment, which seeks to achieve genuine human development through mutual support and by encouraging innovative forms of collective giving within a sustainable charitable framework.

He highlighted the importance of considering indicators of multiple deprivations as a key tool for understanding social realities and guiding effective development policies.

Khalayleh, in turn, expressed appreciation for the visit, affirming Prince Hassan bin Talal's continued interest in endowment and development issues and their humanitarian dimensions and highlighting the role of this vision in promoting enlightened religious thought and serving society.

//Petra// AK