Own Al-Kufairy

In 2004, His Majesty King Abdullah II launched the Amman Message as Jordan’s message to the world, reflecting the true values of Islam: tolerance, moderation, acceptance of others, and the rejection of extremism, radicalism, and takfir (the practice of declaring other Muslims to be unbelievers). It also reinforced the values of belonging, coexistence, and mutual respect.

Today, we need to revive this message more than ever. Not simply as a historic document that we take pride in, but as a national and intellectual commitment that must be understood, embraced, and put into practice within our society. Its principles must reach younger generations, the Arab and Muslim worlds, and the international community as a whole.

The attack on a church, followed by an assault on a security officer who has dedicated himself to protecting our cities and streets and ensuring the safety of citizens, visitors, and tourists, should make us pause and reflect. These are not merely isolated incidents. They reflect extremist and criminal ideologies seeking to undermine the values of our society and threaten its stability. Such ideologies are not new, and they have no place in a country founded on coexistence, tolerance, diversity, and the rule of law.

Despite economic challenges and the difficult regional circumstances surrounding Jordan, young Jordanians remain a pillar of strength for their country. They carry a deep sense of belonging and believe that nothing stands above Jordan. Our national unity, our leadership, and our confidence in state institutions remain firm foundations that cannot be shaken by attempts to spread division or extremism.

It is time to bring the Amman Message back to the forefront of public life and make it present in our schools, universities, institutions, and media platforms. Combating extremism is not simply about condemning its actions. It begins with confronting its ideological roots and strengthening the values of citizenship, tolerance, acceptance, and respect for others.

Jordan has never been a home for exclusion and hatred, and it never will be. The Amman Message is not merely a message we sent to the world years ago. It is a renewed commitment and a shared responsibility to ensure that Jordan remains safe, united, moderate, and resilient against every ideology that seeks to divide its people.