Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim Prior to the formulation of the Nicene Creed in 325 CE, certain Christian scholars and theologians expressed Unitarian beliefs, focusing on the singularity of God and rejecting the doctrines of the Trinity. These figures typically aligned with early theological traditions that emphasized the Father as the sole God. Some of these individuals include:Continue reading “Who were the Unitarian scholars among Christians prior to the establishment of the Nicene Creed?”

Azahari Hassim The phrase “Heir to Abraham: Isaac vs. Ishmael” pertains to the biblical narrative surrounding Abraham, who is regarded as the progenitor of both Isaac and Ishmael. In the biblical account, God assures Abraham that he will have a son, leading to the birth of two sons: Isaac, born to his wife Sarah, andContinue reading “Heir to Abraham: Isaac vs. Ishmael”

Azahari Hassim According to biblical scripture, it is recorded that God established a covenant with Abraham through his son Isaac, rather than his firstborn Ishmael. Conversely, the Quran presents a different perspective by indicating that the covenant was made with Ishmael instead of Isaac. How does the Quran describe this? Surah 2, verses 124 toContinue reading “The Covenant of Abraham: A Comparison Between the Bible and the Quran”

Azahari Hassim Excerpt from Notes on the Bible by Albert Barnes (1834) on Isaiah 60:7 The time will come, however, when Arabia, so interesting as settled by the descendants of Abraham; so interesting in the bold, active, and energetic character of its tribes; so interesting as using a language that is one of the mostContinue reading “Does the House of God in Isaiah 60:7 refer to Kaaba in Mecca?”

Azahari Hassim The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonical text that is considered one of the most important early Christian writings outside of the New Testament. This text is part of a group known as the Nag Hammadi library, which was discovered in 1945 in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. This library contains a collection of earlyContinue reading “The Gospel of Thomas: Understanding the Distinction Between Jesus and God the Father”

Azahari Hassim Genesis 22, verse 18, reads: “And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Genesis 22, verse 18, is a significant verse within the context of biblical narratives. After Abraham’s test of faith, where he was asked to sacrifice his son, God reaffirms HisContinue reading “The Seed of Promise: Analyzing the Fulfillment of Genesis 22:18 in the Context of Jesus and Muhammad”

Azahari Hassim Why do Jews and Christians not believe in the prophethood of Muhammad? Jewish tradition holds that prophecy ended with the prophets of the Hebrew Bible, such as Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Therefore, they do not recognize any prophets after this period, including Muhammad. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the final and ultimateContinue reading “Why do Jews and Christians not believe in the prophethood of Muhammad?”

Azahari Hassim There is a belief among Islamic scholars that the Abrahamic covenant, fulfilled through Ishmael instead of Isaac, entails the promise of the land from the Nile River to the great river of Euphrates, along with the blessing to all nations through Abraham’s seed. Those who hold this view argue that God asked AbrahamContinue reading “Abrahamic Covenant: Analyzing the Perspective of Fulfillment Through Ishmael”

Azahari Hassim Did classical Bible scholars engage in a debate regarding Ishmael’s age at the time of leaving Abraham’s house? Yes, classical Bible scholars have indeed debated Ishmael’s age when he and his mother Hagar were sent away from Abraham’s household. The primary source of this debate stems from the biblical texts in Genesis. AccordingContinue reading “Did Bible scholars debate Ishmael’s age when he left Abraham’s house?”

Azahari Hassim There are some scholars who believe the prophethood of Muhammad is related to Abraham’s near sacrifice of Ishmael. Therefore, Muslims commemorate Eid ul-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. How is this argument articulated? The argument that the prophethood of Muhammad is related to Abraham’s near sacrifice of Ishmael is based on the IslamicContinue reading “Abraham’s sacrifice is seen as a precursor to the prophethood of Muhammad”