"Mutah" holds a solidarity vigil with the victims' families, affirming the unity and cohesion of Jordanians
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Mutah University organized a solidarity vigil today, Sunday, in front of the university library, expressing the solidarity of its community with the families of the victims of the painful incident that occurred in the village of Hammoud in Karak Governorate, denouncing the pain and sorrow it caused, and affirming the unity and national cohesion of Jordanians, as well as their rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that target the security and stability of society.
The vigil was attended by the University President, Dr. Salamah Al-Nuaimat, a number of faculty and administrative staff members, and a crowd of university students, who expressed their support for the victims' families and their condolences for their loss, emphasizing that this participation stems from national and humanitarian responsibility and embodies the spirit of solidarity and mutual support that brings the Jordanian people together under various circumstances.
In a speech delivered during the vigil, Dr. Al-Nuaimat affirmed Mutah University's position rejecting violence and terrorism, stressing the importance of national solidarity and cohesion and standing by the victims' families in this painful tragedy, which reflects the unity of Jordanians and the strength of their social and humanitarian bonds.
Al-Nuaimat pointed to the importance of preserving the nation's security and stability, safeguarding the unity of its people, and promoting the values of citizenship, belonging, and shared responsibility, noting that national and educational institutions play an important role in consolidating societal awareness and promoting a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and mutual respect, which contributes to protecting the national fabric from anything that threatens its cohesion.
For his part, the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia at Mutah University, Dr. Mohammed Al-Zaghoul, emphasized that standing with the victims' families in this painful tragedy is a humanitarian and moral duty, embodied by the values of the Islamic religion based on mercy, compassion, mutual support, the preservation of human life, and standing with and supporting those affected in times of hardship.
He said that Islamic Sharia calls for the preservation of life and the sanctity of blood, and rejects aggression, injustice, and everything that would spread fear and division among members of society, noting that consolidating the values of tolerance, love, and respect for human beings forms the basis for building a cohesive society characterized by tranquility, harmony, and cooperation.
He added that the bonds of brotherhood, belonging, and shared destiny that unite Jordanians are greater than all attempts to undermine their unity, stressing the importance of promoting discourse that calls for moderation and centrism, spreading religious and moral awareness among youth, and fortifying them with values that respect human beings, preserve their dignity, and support the security and stability of society.
In turn, the Dean of Student Affairs emphasized the importance of promoting the values of tolerance, compassion, and societal solidarity, rejecting violence and hatred, and consolidating the concepts of good citizenship and national belonging, noting that the Mutah University family stands with the victims' families and shares their feelings of sadness and grief, based on its societal responsibility and its keenness to promote the spirit of solidarity among members of society.
He added that university activities and events represent an opportunity to consolidate positive values among students, develop their sense of responsibility toward the issues of their society, and enhance their participation in national and humanitarian stances that emphasize the importance of solidarity and cooperation in facing difficult circumstances.
In turn, the Mutah University Student Union affirmed that the students' participation in this vigil expresses their humanitarian and national stance and their support for the victims' families in this painful circumstance, noting that the unity and solidarity of Jordanians in such circumstances embody the depth of the bonds that unite the people of the nation and confirm that the pain that befalls a Jordanian family affects the entire society.
He added that Mutah University students reject all forms of violence and terrorism and adhere to the values of tolerance, love, and brotherhood, based on their belief in the role of youth in protecting national unity and promoting societal stability, noting that the university will remain an environment that fosters dialogue, awareness, and belonging, and a platform for consolidating the spirit of national responsibility among students.
