It's a tremendous responsibility to be direct descendants of the prophet Muhammad. This family has had the burden of leadership on its shoulders for 1,400 years. I'm not going to drop the ball on my shift.

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Abdullah II of Jordan was king of jordan since 1999. Abdullah II is the King of Jordan, having ascended the throne on 7 February 1999. He is a member of the Hashemites, who have been the reigning royal family of Jordan since 1921, and is traditionally regarded a 41st-generation direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose

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