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Abraham was neither a Jew nor was he a Christian.

Rather, he was a pure monotheist who submitted to his Lord.

Of the values we learned from Abraham a.

Bravery and courage, regardless of the hatred of the people around him.

Dear Muslims, in Suna al-Bakara, we read that Allah sui Bada'a says,

and khanu Houdan or Nassara t'hadu.

Other people of other civilizations, they tell us, they tell you,

be a follower of Judaism, be a follower of Christianity,

only then shall you be rightly guided.

What is the response Allah asks of us?

Quul, bal, milta Ibrahimaheufa,

and ma cana from the musheekin.

Say rather, I will follow the way, the life, the methodology, the teachings, the religion

of the Prophet Abraham.

I don't want these labels other than the label that the Prophet Abraham himself had.

And he was not of those who worshipped false gods. Labels, descriptions are very important.

When applied properly, descriptions and nouns and labels, they create a sense of identity,

a sense of inclusiveness, community, commonality, brotherhood, fraternity.

If people apply a label and it belongs to you as well, it is easier to be accepted.

On the other hand, if labels are misapplied or used in a manner that is not conducive to public good,

if false labels are created, then it is easy for a label to become

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