What Jerusalem Means to US: Muslim Perspectives and Reflections

By HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal

This is a collection of essays by 12 Muslim writers explaining why the city of Jerusalem is important to each of them. Religious, historical, cultural, architectural, social, and economic aspects of the city are described, as well as personal experiences of living in or visiting Jerusalem. Prince El Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of J

• Language: English
• Publisher: Holy Land Books
• Release date: Jun 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781732028647

HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal

His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan Bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was born in Amman on March 20, 1947 to a branch of the Hashemite family directly descended from the Prophet Muhammad, in the forty-second generation of descendants. He is the youngest son of Their late Majesties King Talal and Queen Zein El Sharaf and is the brother of His late Majesty King Hussein. Prince Hassan matriculated to Christ Church College, Oxford, and graduated from Oxford with a B.A. (Hons.) in Oriental Studies, followed by an M.A. He has initiated, founded, and is actively involved in a number of institutes and committees, such as the Royal Scientific Society, the Arab Thought Forum, the Higher Council for Science and Technology, the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies, and the West Asia-North Africa Forum. Prince Hassan maintains a deep interest and concern for the future of Jerusalem. A prolific writer, his publications include A Study on Jerusalem, Palestinian Self-Determination, Search for Peace, and Christianity in the Arab World.

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