{"id":2620188,"date":"2026-06-27T22:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordan-takes-important-step-for-freedom-of-christians\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T23:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T03:01:12","slug":"jordan-takes-important-step-for-freedom-of-christians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordan-takes-important-step-for-freedom-of-christians\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Takes Important Step for Freedom of Christians"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjordan-takes-important-step-for-freedom-of-christians%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2620188&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Kingdom of Jordan has implemented a new policy aimed at reforming inheritance laws for Christians. the jordanian Cabinet approved amendments allowing Christians to pass property directly to female heirs and adopt Christian children, bypassing the conventional Sharia law system which favors male inheritance, giving males twice as much as females. These changes, now sent to Parliament for approval, permit Christians to use verified wills through their ecclesiastical courts, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >providing greater legal adaptability<\/a> and addressing issues faced by Christian families. Leaders and officials see this as a notable step toward progress, with hopes for the laws to take effect within the next several months.Discussions also emphasize efforts to include evangelical Christians and address their specific needs, possibly through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-now-signed-52-executive-orders-and-actions-in-first-20-days-in-office\/\" title=\"Biden Has Now Signed 52 Executive Orders And Actions In First 20 Days In Office\">international collaboration<\/a>, to ensure inclusive legal protections for all Christian communities in Jordan.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Kingdom of Jordan advanced a new policy that would exempt Christians from inheritance rules currently dictated by Sharia law.<\/p>\n<p>The Islamic nation\u2019s Cabinet approved amendments on Wednesday that would let Christians pass property directly to female heirs, as well as adopt Christian children, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christiandaily.com\/news\/jordan-to-legalize-wills-allowing-christians-to-opt-out-of-male-based-sharia-inheritance-law-adopt-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from Christian Daily International.<\/p>\n<p>The outlet noted that under Sharia law, male heirs receive two times as much inheritance as female heirs.<\/p>\n<p>When families only have daughters, some of the inheritance must be given to a male cousin.<\/p>\n<p>But under the new policies \u2014 which have been sent to Parliament for approval \u2014 Christians will be able to use verified wills through their ecclesiastical courts, bypassing the Sharia system.<\/p>\n<p>Retired Maj. Gen. Imad Ma\u2019ayeh, head of the Evangelical Churches in Jordan, told Christian Daily International that the policy is an important sign of progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough we would have preferred full equality in inheritance between men and women, the government\u2019s decision is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/germany-to-buy-dozens-of-american-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets-after-finally-meeting-nato-requirements\/\" title=\"Germany to Buy Dozens of American F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets After Finally Meeting NATO Requirements\">good step forward<\/a>,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ma\u2019ayeh added that \u201clegalizing adoption for Christian families is a merciful solution that addresses the problems of many families, and provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-100-confident-fauci-lied\/\" title=\"Rand Paul &quot;100% Confident&quot; Fauci Lied\">legal shelter<\/a> for Christian children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nidal Qaqish, a member of the Orthodox Society in Jordan who helped with the legal reforms, said that Jordanian officials have not yet addressed the question of adopting Christian children from other countries, such as Egypt or Syria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope the Christians have one heart, and that we work together \u2014 no matter the differences in our denominations or convictions \u2014 for the interest of everyone and the good of the entire society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Qaqish expressed hope that the laws would enter into effect within the next six or seven months.<\/p>\n<p>Hayel Ayash, a member of the Jordanian Parliament, reportedly told a Christian news website that the legislation offers believers more flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a positive step that many members of the Christian community in the Kingdom had long awaited,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmaker said that Jordanian officials want members of various religious and cultural communities to be able to regulate their affairs according to their own rules.<\/p>\n<p>Qaqish said that policymakers are still trying to find solutions for evangelical Christians, who may not have churches with ecclesiastical court structures.<\/p>\n<p>There could be a solution that involves the World Evangelical Alliance and representatives of evangelical churches unifying the legal framework for such Christians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen organizing a will, its owner has the authority to distribute their inheritance in the way they see fit, except for totally depriving any of their children of inheritance,\u201d Qaqish said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; 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