Zaid Al-Zayoud – The Dean of the Faculty of Sharia at the University of Jordan, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Kilani, received the Minister in Charge of Islamic Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, Dr. Mohamed Faisal Ibrahim, and his accompanying delegation. The visit aimed to explore avenues for academic cooperation between the two sides and to strengthen the partnership between the Faculty and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) in developing new academic programs for teaching Sharia sciences at Singaporean universities. Al-Kilani emphasized that the selection of the Faculty of Sharia as an academic partner by the Singaporean side reflects Jordan's leading role in establishing the values of moderation and centrism, and the University of Jordan's role in providing a sound Sharia education that combines authenticity with openness to contemporary issues. He explained that the cooperation with the Singaporean side aims to launch new academic programs in Singapore based on the University of Jordan's expertise in teaching Islamic sciences. These programs combine the depth of Islamic heritage with the spirit of modernity, fostering critical thinking, dialogue, and intercultural understanding, in harmony with the multi-religious and multicultural nature of Singaporean society. He noted that the Faculty of Sharia works to equip its students with both knowledge and skills, explaining that the university recently launched a career development course within all the faculty's programs. This course is taught by experts from the Ministry of Awqaf and various state institutions, with the goal of preparing graduates to serve their communities with sound knowledge and a balanced approach based on the objectives of Islam in justice, mercy, tolerance, and the preservation of human dignity. Al-Kilani added that international students, especially those from Singapore, represent a valuable addition to the faculty's academic environment. He praised their cultural and intellectual openness, saying, "We believe that a good Muslim is a good citizen who contributes effectively and responsibly to building their society and makes their presence a positive value in their surroundings." He explained that the College of Sharia's mission extends to major humanitarian issues such as sustainable development, education, health, and the economy, emphasizing that "everything that serves humanity is an Islamic cause." He noted that the college seeks to build partnerships with international institutions concerned with these fields, based on the Islamic vision that makes serving humanity the essence of both knowledge and worship, in harmony with the objectives of Sharia, which call for development, benevolence, and the establishment of justice. For his part, the Singaporean minister expressed his pleasure at visiting the University of Jordan, appreciating its role in preparing scholars who combine religious knowledge with human awareness, and commending Jordan's efforts in promoting a discourse of moderation and centrism. He affirmed that cooperation with the Faculty of Sharia will contribute to preparing a generation of scholars and preachers capable of disseminating a correct understanding of Islam within Singapore's diverse society, based on the values of mercy, coexistence, and balance that represent the essence of the Islamic message. He also expressed his admiration for the awareness and openness he witnessed among the faculty's students, particularly the Singaporean students, noting that the University of Jordan offers a comprehensive academic and humanistic model that combines knowledge, responsibility, and belonging. The delegation concluded its visit with a tour of the university's facilities, including the Folklore Museum, where the two sides exchanged commemorative plaques, signifying the depth of academic and cultural relations between Jordan and Singapore and the promising prospects for enhancing cooperation in spreading the values of moderation and solidifying the University of Jordan's position as a global intellectual beacon that brings East and West together on the land of knowledge.