A living tribute to the legacy of King Hussein, the father of modern Jordan. During his lifetime, he brought the wisdom to walk in the path of honour, the courage to follow his convictions, and an abiding compassion for others. He enriched us all by the nobility of his spirit. We hope that this site will contribute in some way to reflecting the vision to which he devoted his life.
Information on Hashemite family tree, King Hussein family tree, Islam and Hashemites, Hashemite restorations, Hashemite Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Holy Sites in Jordan ...
www.kinghussein.gov.jo/hashemites.html
Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal was born in Amman, Jordan, on May 11, 1951, to His Majesty King Talal bin Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Zein Al Sharaf. Her Royal Highness is the only sister of His Majesty the late King Hussein, and Their Royal Highnesses Prince Mohammed and Prince Al Hassan.
On Sunday, February 7, King Hussein lost his long battle with cancer, bringing to an end an extraordinary 46-year reign in Jordan. The Online NewsHour examines his legacy and reviews some of the King's speeches and interviews from the past 20 years on the NewsHour. Jordan's new leader, King Abdullah, has vowed to continue the policies of his father. What challenges does the new monarch face
www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/jan-june99/hussein_index.html
The Hashemite Family Tree showing the lineage from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to King Hussein. King Hussein is the 42nd generation direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad. Biographical information available on a number of descendents of the Prophet.
www.kinghussein.gov.jo/rfamily_hashemites.html
Jordan Spotlight on a Queen: Rania of the Hashemites 9 February 1999 By Adel Darwish Queen Rania Al-Abdallah, the woman they least expected to be their queen, has already found her way into the hearts of the Jordanian people. As the drama of succession unfolded with conflict and jealousy in the court, especially among women, entered Rania as the angel who posses the healing touch that would fill ...
www.mideastnews.com/Rania.htm
At The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts by Her Majesty Queen Noor Queen of Jordon Washington, D.C., 4 March 1996 Thank you, sir, for that kind introduction. I would also like to thank the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives for inviting me to participate in their annual 'distinguished speakers series'. Few of the challenges I have faced in my life have put me to such a ...
Information on Hashemite family tree, King Hussein family tree, Islam and Hashemites, Hashemite restorations, Hashemite Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Holy Sites in Jordan ...
www.kinghussein.gov.jo/queen_noor.html
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah Of Jordan Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah was born Rania Al Yaseen in Kuwait On the 31st Of August 1970. She was just an ordinary Palestinian girl whose father worked as a children s doctor in one of Kuwait s Hospitals, but then she became the wife of Prince Abdullah Bin Al Hussein of Jordan who later became the King after his father s death. She studied ...
www.angelfire.com/hi2/Royaltyandstuff2/Rania.html