Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

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?”

Azahari Hassim Some believe that the religion of Judaism is more connected to its history rather than to the person of Abraham when compared to Islam where Abraham plays an important role in the event of Hajj. How is this argument explained? The argument that Judaism is more connected to its history rather than toContinue reading “Abraham’s Role in Judaism and Islam: A Comparative Overview”

Azahari Hassim Some believe Gog, mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel that invades the Holy Land, is the nation that converted to Judaism. They obsess over the Holy Land and Jerusalem due to their conversion. How is this argument explained? The argument that Gog, mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel, is a nation that convertedContinue reading “What is the religion of the people of Gog and Magog?”

Azahari Hassim In the Quran Surah 3, verse 67, Allah says to the people of the scripture: ”Abraham was not a Jew nor a Christian but he was an upright man, a Muslim, and he was not one of the polytheists.“ Also, in Surah 2, verse 124, Allah says: ”And when his Lord tested AbrahamContinue reading “Understanding Abraham’s Role in Judaism and the Context of Pre-Jewish Figures”

Azahari Hassim Did Moses and Abraham know that the temple would be built in Jerusalem? The Bible does not explicitly state that Moses and Abraham knew about the future construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. However, both figures are significant in the Jewish tradition regarding the covenant with God and the eventual establishment of aContinue reading “Abraham and the House of God in Jerusalem and Mecca”

Azahari Hassim Would Jews revere Jacob’s stone if it had been handed down through the generations from Jacob? What is the similarity between the black stone (Hajar al Aswad) in Mecca and the stone that Jacob used as a pillow in Genesis 28, verses 18 and 22? What is the theological importance from the viewpointContinue reading “Jacob’s Stone in Jewish tradition and the black stone (Hajar al Aswad) in Mecca”

Azahari Hassim In the Quran, the specific name of the son to be sacrificed by Abraham is not mentioned. Thus it signifies that the name of Isaac in Genesis 22, verse 2, is nothing but a scribal interpolation. What is the explanation for this argument? The argument that the Quran’s omission of the specific nameContinue reading “The Unnamed Son of Abraham’s Sacrifice in the Quran”