Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

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”

Azahari Hassim Here is how the Jewish scribe manipulated Ishmael’s story: Some Islamic scholars suspect that the scribes tampered with the story of Hagar and Ishmael in the Torah. It is argued that Genesis 21, verses 9 to 10, may have been added later because Ishmael and Hagar had already left Abraham’s house long beforeContinue reading “Interpolation in the Torah from an Islamic viewpoint”

Azahari Hassim What is Eid al-Adha?  Eid al-Adha is the “Feast of the Sacrifice,” commemorating Abraham’s devotion to God, when he intended to sacrifice his son and God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. It follows the Hajj rituals for pilgrims in Mecca, but is celebrated by all Muslims. Certain scholars contend that Eid AlContinue reading “The Symbolism of Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)”

Azahari Hassim Why does God permit the Song of Solomon to be included in the canon, even though the name of God is absent from it? Some think it is due to the divine name of Muhammad being written in it (Song of Solomon 5:16). How is their reasoning expressed? The Song of Solomon, alsoContinue reading “Why is the Song of Solomon included in the canon despite the absence of God’s name?”

Azahari Hassim Did Muhammad, through the Hajj ritual, fulfill the prophecy mentioned in Genesis 22, verse 18? The verse you are referring to, Genesis 22, verse 18, reads: “And through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” This promise is made to Abraham after he demonstrates his willingnessContinue reading “Genesis 22:18: Muhammad, the Hajj, and Differing Interpretations Across Abrahamic Faiths”