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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.

— Abdullah II of Jordan Address to the European Parliament (2015)

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

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

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

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

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

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