Zarqa:Panelists at a dialogue session held at the King Abdullah II Cultural Center in Zarqa on Sunday emphasized the importance of rejecting violence and extremism, while consolidating the values of tolerance, moderation, and respect for others. The session highlighted the pivotal role of families as well as educational, religious, and cultural institutions in safeguarding youth against radical ideas.
According to Jordan News Agency, the symposium titled "Social Peace and the Rejection of Violence and Extremism" was organized by the Zarqa Culture Directorate in collaboration with cultural and social organizations. The session was moderated by Omar Al-Jarrah, President of the General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) in Zarqa.
Senator Dhaifallah Al-Qallab stated during the session that Jordanian society is characterized by solidarity, mutual support, and unity around the Hashemite leadership, noting that Jordanians share common values and principles, chief among them national belonging and loyalty to the leadership. He emphasized that countering extremist ideology is a collective responsibility, achieved by educating youth and fortifying them against deviant thoughts.
MP Hayel Ayyash stressed the necessity of intensifying national efforts to confront takfiri discourse and extremism, warning against the negative use of social media platforms by advocates of extremist ideology to influence young people. MP Walid Al-Masri also highlighted the importance of focusing on youth and promoting citizenship, moderation, and balance through the integrated roles of the family, school, and mosque.
Director of Ruseifa Awqaf Directorate Mahmoud Al-Anbatawi underscored the role of mosques, imams, and preachers in raising religious awareness and promoting Islamic concepts rooted in moderation. He referred to awareness and educational programs launched by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, emphasizing the importance of the Amman Message, which advocates moderation, tolerance, dialogue, and the rejection of extremism.
Director of the Zarqa Culture Directorate Mohammad Al-Zoubi stated that the directorate targets youth in its programs by organizing seminars and dialogue sessions that reinforce respect for others and reject violence and extremism. He noted that culture, literature, and the arts contribute to developing youth awareness, protecting them from radical ideas, and strengthening their national belonging.