Descendant of the Prophet PBUH
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II is the 42nd-generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). His Royal Highness is the eldest son of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah.
The Hashemite family tree of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II shows the lineage from the Arab chieftain of Quraysh, a descendant of the Prophet Ismail, himself the son of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).
The Hashemites, or “Bani Hashem,” are direct descendants of Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him. The family represents over 1,000 years of rule in the Middle East and nearly 2,000 years of recorded presence in the holy city of Mecca. The Hashemites have a long-standing history as guardians of the Islamic faith and the holy city of Jerusalem.
Today, the Jordanian Hashemites are widely regarded as a moderate and modernizing force in the Middle East, playing a critical role in promoting stability, development, and humanitarianism in the region.
The Hashemites have ruled in Jordan since 1921 after the Great Arab Revolt, the lineage has proceeded as follows:
- His Majesty King Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan 1921-1946, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 1946-1951
- His Majesty King Talal, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 1951-1952
- His Majesty King Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 1952-1999
- His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 1999 to present
