Zarqa: Deputizing for His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places Mohammad Khalaileh on Wednesday inaugurated Al-Fath Mosque (King Hussein Bin Talal Royal Armored Brigade/40) in Al-Sharq City, Zarqa. The mosque was rebuilt at the expense of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army.
According to Jordan News Agency, Khalaileh stated that mosques in every military unit are a testament to the religious identity of the Arab Army, which has earned the title “the Remnant of the Prophet’s Army,” as named by its founder, the late King Abdullah I. He commended the Armed Forces for their role in fostering religious awareness and enhancing soldiers’ connection to the Holy Qur’an through conduct and values.
Attendees expressed appreciation for His Majesty King Abdullah II, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, and Prince El Hassan bin Talal for their efforts in the rebuilding and restoration of Al-Fath Mosque, acknowledging its historical importance.
Khalaileh also emphasized the heroism and sacrifices of the Arab Army and its martyrs in battles fought on Jordanian and Palestinian soil, their steadfast defense of Jerusalem, and the valor demonstrated by the King Hussein Bin Talal Royal Armored Brigade/40 on the Golan Heights in defense of the Arab nation and its causes. He mentioned that the army derives its strength from the Hashemite leadership and its lineage to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to combating extremism and ideological rigidity, and to confronting all attempts to mislead or excommunicate members of the Sunni community, underscoring Jordan’s dedication to a path of moderation and balance.
For his part, the Mufti of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, Hassan Makhatrah, highlighted that the mosque was originally constructed in 1963 on a hill within the military area in Zarqa by members of the Arab Army and was then known as the “40th Brigade Mosque.” It continues to symbolize the army’s dedication to faith, noble values, and virtuous ethics among its personnel.
Director of the Zarqa Awqaf Directorate, Ahmad Al-Harahsheh, stated that the ministry dedicates all its resources to overseeing and caring for mosques and promoting Islamic principles and values. He noted that the mosque occupies a two-dunum plot, with a built-up area of 450 square meters.