Religious leaders from around the world have praised the UAE’s Abrahamic Family House as a model of coexistence and a step towards a more peaceful world. The facility, which features a mosque, church, and synagogue, will open its doors on March 1 for visitors.
The Abrahamic Family House is a landmark project in Abu Dhabi that aims to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding between the three Abrahamic religions – Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The project was announced in 2019 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and was designed by renowned architect Sir David Adjaye.
“The Abrahamic Family House is symbolic of the UAE’s long-standing values of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence – values embodied by our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed,” said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, President, Abrahamic Family House.
Religious leaders from the UAE, as well as representatives from the Vatican and the Chief Rabbi of the UK, have praised the facility as a symbol of tolerance and unity. They have emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting peace and harmony in a world that is often divided by religious and cultural differences.
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has also hailed the Abrahamic Family House as a “human fraternity oasis”. In a video message released ahead of the facility’s opening, the Pope expressed his hope that the project will be a beacon of light and a source of inspiration for people of all faiths.
The Abrahamic Family House is a physical manifestation of the UAE’s commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding. The UAE has long been a proponent of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and has made significant strides in recent years towards promoting these values both domestically and internationally.
“The centre will be a platform for learning and dialogue, a model of coexistence set against the backdrop of the multiculturalism and diversity of our nation, where more than 200 nationalities live peacefully side-by-side. We hope that the Abrahamic Family House will inspire youth everywhere, as we highlight our common humanity and work towards the creation of a more peaceful world for generations to come,” Al Mubarak noted.
The opening of the Abrahamic Family House comes at a time when the world is facing a growing number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political instability, and social unrest. It is hoped that the facility will serve as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the importance of unity and cooperation in the face of these challenges.
The Abrahamic Family House is a groundbreaking project that has been hailed by religious leaders from around the world as a model of coexistence and a step towards a more peaceful world. The facility is a physical manifestation of the UAE’s commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding, and is a symbol of hope in a world that is often divided by religious and cultural differences. As the Abrahamic Family House opens its doors to visitors on March 1, it is hoped that it will serve as a beacon of light and a source of inspiration for people of all faiths.
