Jordan Times
Friday, January 28, 2005
King calls for cooperation among followers of various sects
His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday called for enhancing understanding and cooperation among followers of various religious sects. Receiving Islamic scholars participating in a seminar on bringing followers of sects closer that started in Amman Thursday, the King called for establishing constructive dialogue that would serve humanity as a whole.
During the meeting, attended by Royal Court Minister Samir Rifai, the King's Adviser on Islamic Affairs and Chief Islamic Justice Izzeddine Khatib Tamimi and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ahmad Hilayel, the King highlighted that Islam is a religion of moderation and openness and that it upholds the principles of justice, tolerance and coexistence.
The scholars present at the meeting voiced appreciation of His Majesty's keenness to defend the causes and interests of the Islamic nation at various levels. They also paid tribute to his efforts to close the ranks of the Islamic nation and build bridges of cooperation with all the peoples of the world.