The conference gains additional significance with the participation of more than seventy scholars from thirty countries, representing diverse schools of thought, doctrines, and Islamic orientations. In an era of polarization, bringing those with differing views around a single table becomes an intellectual and political achievement in its own right. Jordan does not present itself as the sole holder of truth, nor does it seek to impose a specific discourse; rather, it provides a space for dialogue, stemming from moderation, centrism, and respect for diversity—values that have become an essential part of intellectual security and societal peace.
The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought represents one of the instruments of Jordanian soft power. The state does not measure its power solely by its military capabilities, but by its ability to influence minds, build bridges, produce ideas, and contribute to shaping international debate on major issues.
Perhaps the most important question raised by the conference is: What does the Ummah want in the next twenty-five years? The answer begins with building an Islamic mind capable of understanding the future, and with a discourse that believes religion is not an adversary to modernity, that difference does not justify violence or exclusion, and that dialogue and openness are two paths to protecting and renewing identity.
This is the deepest message emanating from Amman: moderation and dialogue are not mere slogans, but an intellectual and diplomatic policy capable of transforming Jordan, with its historical asset and religious reference, into a bridge connecting the Islamic world with the world, and turning religious thought into a soft power in the service of humanity and peace.
