Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

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”

Azahari Hassim Did Jesus and John the Baptist announce the coming of the kingdom of God? Yes, both Jesus and John the Baptist announced the coming of the Kingdom of God. John the Baptist’s ministry focused on repentance and emphasized the nearness of the Kingdom. John’s message in the Gospels urges individuals to repent andContinue reading “Does Islam represent the concept of “the Kingdom of God” as taught by Jesus and John the Baptist?”

Azahari Hassim In Surah 2, verse 124 of the Quran, God says to Abraham: “And when his Lord tried Abraham with certain words and he fulfilled them.” God said, “I am making you a leader of humanity.” Abraham said, “And my descendants?” God said, “My covenant does not include the wrongdoers.” What is the interpretationContinue reading “The Tests of Abraham: Interpretation of ‘Certain Words’ in Surah 2:124”

Azahari Hassim The distinction between the prophethood mentioned in Deuteronomy 18, verse 18, and that in Numbers 12, verse 6, lies primarily in the nature and role of the prophets being described. “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, andContinue reading “What distinguishes the prophethood in Deuteronomy 18:18 from that in Numbers 12:6?”

Azahari Hassim In Surah 2, verse 124 of the Quran, it is stated that God made a covenant with Abraham through Ishmael instead of Isaac, and it is implied that Jewish scribes corrupted the Torah in favor of Isaac. How is this interpretation explained? Surah 2, verses 124 to 125 reads: “And when his LordContinue reading “Abrahamic covenant: Isaac or Ishmael from a Quranic perspective”