Islam is part of Jordanian Christian culture, Muasher says in interview with Tucker Carlson
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- Christians in Jordan feel fully integrated into society alongside Muslims.
- Islam considered an integral part of Jordanian Christian culture.
- Jordan preserves its Christian holy sites and heritage.
In a revealing interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, Saad Muasher, chairman of the Jordan National Bank, discussed the flourishing Christian community in Jordan and the country’s long-standing religious harmony.
Carlson asked about the reasons behind the thriving Christian presence in the Kingdom. Muasher emphasized that Christians in Jordan have historically felt like an inseparable part of society, living alongside Muslims as equals. “This coexistence forms a historical reality rooted over thousands of years,” he said, noting that Islam is an essential part of Jordanian Christian culture, reflecting a unified societal framework.
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Muasher highlighted Jordan’s religious significance for Christians, describing it as the cradle of Christianity with prominent holy sites, including the location of Jesus Christ’s baptism. He said he has never experienced discrimination based on religion and described Jordan as a unique model of interfaith coexistence and harmony.
The banker identified three main factors that contribute to the flourishing of religious minorities in Jordan, though he did not specify all three in detail during the interview.
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“This is a country where Christians are safe, respected, and able to maintain their heritage and faith,” Al-Maashar told Carlson. The discussion comes amid ongoing debates about the treatment of Christians across the Holy Land, highlighting Jordan as a contrasting example of stability and religious integration in the region.
