Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim Why was the Jewish temple so vital to be attached to the person of Abraham? The Jewish temple was so vital to be attached to the person of Abraham because Abraham was the founder of Judaism and the first person to make a covenant with God. The covenant was a promise that GodContinue reading “Why was the Jewish temple so vital to be attached to the person of Abraham?”

Azahari Hassim What is the explanation of the Midrash about Isaac being called “thy only son” when God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son? In Islamic tradition, it is Ishmael and not Isaac, whom God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his son. The Midrash, which is a form of rabbinic literature that provides interpretative commentary onContinue reading “Midrashic and Islamic Interpretations of Abraham’s Sacrifice: The Identity of the ‘Only Son’”

Azahari Hassim Some scholars interpret the phrase “God was with the lad” from Genesis 21:20 to imply that Abraham left Ishmael and Hagar near the House of God (Kaaba) and dedicated them to God, as mentioned in the Quran, Surah 14, verse 37. They also believe the phrase “and he grew” in Genesis 21:20 indicatesContinue reading “Ishmael and the House of God”

Azahari Hassim The Importance of the Hajj in Islam as a reflection of alterations in the Torah and Islam’s role as a revived faith of Abraham There is an argument among scholars regarding the significance of Hajj in Islam as a restored religion tracing back to Abraham. It is posited that Ishmael was exiled asContinue reading “Islamic Hajj as a reflection of alterations in the Torah”

Azahari Hassim Surah 10, verse 92, reads: “Today We will preserve your body (O Pharaoh), so that you become a sign for those after you. But most people are heedless of Our signs.” Some scholars contend that the discovery of Ramses’ body in modern times is viewed as a miraculous event in the Quran, specificallyContinue reading “The Miraculous Preservation of Pharaoh’s Body: The Connection to Muhammad as the Prophet Like Moses”

Azahari Hassim Some scholars argue that the Quran complements the Torah given to the Jews, as the Torah does not contain a description of God’s nature mentioned in Surah 112 verse 3 of the Quran, which questions the idea of Trinity. How can this argument be clarified? The topic you bring up involves several layersContinue reading “The Quran, Torah, and Trinity”

Azahari Hassim According to established tradition, prior to the advent of Muhammad, the Arabs believed that their ancestor Abraham was on the verge of offering his son Ishmael as a sacrifice to God. It is believed that their pre-Islamic tradition about Ishmael predates the Torah given to Moses. How is their argument articulated? Scholars argueContinue reading “Pre-Islamic Arab Tradition vs Torah”

Azahari Hassim In the New Testament, Jesus affirms the belief in monotheism, the understanding of one God. He upholds the teachings of the Hebrew Scriptures, which emphasize belief in one true God. Here are several examples: These verses highlight Jesus’ affirmation of belief in one God and his rejection of worshiping any other gods orContinue reading “Where in the New Testament does Jesus teach monotheism?”

Azahari Hassim Some contend that the celebration of Eid al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) by all Muslims, in contrast to the Jewish observance of Passover, suggests that Muslims are linked to the Abrahamic covenant through Ishmael, while Jews are associated with the Sinai covenant. How does their argument go? The argument that Muslims are linked toContinue reading “Islamic Eid al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) vs Jewish Passover”

Azahari Hassim The Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible contains several passages that emphasize the unity and singular nature of God, which are often cited in discussions about monotheism. Here are a few key verses from Isaiah that highlight the unity of God: These verses from Isaiah are often used to support the conceptContinue reading “How does the Hebrew Bible teach monotheism?”