Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Islam, regards Prophet Ibrahim (as) as one of the Ulul al-‘Azm prophets and he stands as the example of the submission and trust that Allah desires from him. Allah (swt), the All-Powerful, states in the Qur’an regarding Prophet Ibrahim (as): 
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
The story of humanity, as described in the Qur’an, is a journey of growth, from mere human existence to becoming Adam and from there to attaining the state of Ahsani Taqwim.
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Faith shapes a person into a true believer and gives them a sense of beauty and refinement. It elevates their heart, their words, their attitude and their actions. When faith is firmly rooted in the heart, it naturally reveals itself as good character. The tongue, in turn, is what gives this character a voice. Whatever a person carries in their heart is reflected through their speech. For this reason, a believer is not someone who hurts with their words, but someone who heals, not someone who instils fear, but someone who brings comfort. A tongue that carries peace brings calm not only to others, but to the one who speaks as well.
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Islam is a divine guide that gives life meaning and keeps a person on the straight path. This guidance has two main sources: 
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
The Qur’an is not just a book that conveys the beliefs of faith, it is a guide that builds individuals, society and life itself upon a foundation of morality. Its aim is to support people who believe correctly, think correctly, and live rightly, and to form a community from such individuals.The Qur’an, our book sent by Allah (swt) as a source of guidance and admonition for all humanity, constantly invites us to what is good and beneficial.
Through the fasts we observed, we strengthened our willpower and learned to embrace patience. By guarding our hands, our tongues and our hearts, we said “I am fasting” in the face of evil and sin. We abstained not only from what is forbidden...
