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Quotes from Address to the European Parliament — Abdullah II of Jordan

born 1962 Jordan

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The world’s Muslims have a critical role in global understanding.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

It upholds, as yours does, the equal human dignity of every person — men and women, neighbours and strangers.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

Among the very names of God, we hear: the Compassionate, the All-Merciful.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

It is also essential that our regions renew the source of our great strength: the mutual respect that binds and sustains us.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

These are the values I teach my children and they will hand on to theirs.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

I and countless other Muslims, have been taught from our earliest years that our religion demanded respect and caring for others.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

I am outraged and grieved by the recent attacks in some countries against Christian and minority communities. This is an offense against humanity as well as Islam.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

In fact, these terrorists have made the world’s Muslims their greatest target. We will not allow them to hijack our faith.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

Our world faces an assault by terrorists with ruthless ambition. The motive is not faith, it is power; power pursued by ripping countries and communities apart in sectarian conflicts, and inflicting suffering across the world.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

This is what it means to be a Muslim.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

Radicalisation thrives on economic insecurity and exclusion. To create stakeholders in a peaceful world, people need opportunities to fulfil their potential and build good lives. Helping them is a powerful message of respect.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

History, geography and future bind us. Let no one separate us. Together, we can create pillars of mutual respect that will support the common good for generations to come.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

People thrive where there is mutual respect. Civilisation is built on it. Futures are better for it.
But co-existence must be made, and made again, in every generation.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

Our victory now depends on our unity.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

A dialogue of respect is the rock-bed of all societies. Attacking and excluding others, insulting other peoples and their faith and convictions — this is no way forward. The future lies in unity and respect, not division and stereotypes.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Abdullah II of Jordan (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.