Amman, Feb. 5 (Petra) – The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of the Chief Justice, the General Iftaa Department, and the Jordanian Interfaith Coexistence Research Center, organized a celebration on Thursday to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week.
The annual event, held during the first week of February, this year was titled "Jordan: A Model of Harmony Among Followers of Different Religions and Sects." World Interfaith Harmony Week was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010 at the initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah II to promote harmony among people regardless of their religion.
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Khalaileh said the occasion reflects the Hashemite vision of promoting coexistence and mutual respect among followers of different religions, rooted in the royal initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II.
He noted that Islam, since its inception, has emphasized human harmony and tolerance. He cited the Prophet Muhammad’s establishment of the Medina community on the principles of citizenship and peaceful coexistence, as set out in the Constitution of Medina, which regulated relations among the community’s members and guaranteed religious rights and freedoms.
Khalaileh added that Islamic law enshrines principles of justice, righteousness, and benevolence in human relations, while prohibiting violence, extremism, and aggression against civilians. He referenced Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions that underscore respect for human dignity regardless of religion or belief.
He stressed that consolidating harmony and tolerance is increasingly necessary in light of global conflicts and violence, noting that social peace forms the foundation for development, stability, and the advancement of human civilization.
Khalaileh underlined that Jordan represents a firmly established model of coexistence, drawing on its Hashemite heritage and the tolerant message of Islam, inspired by the Medina Charter and the Covenant of Omar, and continues to highlight Islam’s principles of moderation and humanity.
//Petra// AJ
