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Azahari Hassim According to biblical accounts, Ishmael is described as a teenager at the time he and Hagar depart from Abraham’s household. In contrast, Islamic tradition presents him as an infant or young child whom Hagar nurses as they leave Abraham’s residence. Was Ishmael placed on Hagar’s shoulder by Abraham in Genesis 21 before theirContinue reading “The Departure of Hagar and Ishmael: Analyzing Biblical Text and Midrash Interpretations”

Azahari Hassim Some believe that Surah 2, verse 129 and 133 of the Quran points to Muhammad as the “Shiloh” prophesied by Jacob in Genesis 49, verse 10. How is this argument articulated? The argument that Surah 2, verses 129 and 133 of the Quran point to Muhammad as the “Shiloh” prophesied by Jacob inContinue reading “How does the Quran obliquely refer to Muhammad as the “Shiloh”?”

Azahari Hassim Is the Kingdom of God proclaimed by Jesus in the gospels the same as the fifth kingdom mentioned in Daniel 2 and 7? The question of whether the Kingdom of God proclaimed by Jesus in the Gospels is the same as the fifth kingdom mentioned in the book of Daniel is a topicContinue reading “Jesus, Kingdom of God, and Islam”

Azahari Hassim Ishmael was the fruit of Abraham, while Isaac was a gift from God to Abraham. From the Islamic perspective, Ishmael was the fruit of Abraham, while Isaac was a gift of God to Abraham due to his willingness to sacrifice his firstborn son, Ishmael. What is the explanation for this? In Islamic tradition,Continue reading “Ishmael and Isaac in Islamic Tradition: The Sons of Abraham”

Azahari Hassim The term “Messiah” signifies the anointment of an individual with consecrated oil, designating them as God’s representative. Who in the Old Testament is anointed with sacred oil to be God’s messiah? In the Old Testament, the term “Messiah” refers to anointed individuals who were consecrated with sacred oil to serve as God’s representatives.Continue reading “Messiah”

Azahari Hassim Does Isaac possess the necessary credentials to be considered an appropriate sacrifice? According to the Mosaic law, the offering must consist of the first-born and must be completely flawless. It seems Isaac does not possess the necessary qualifications to be considered as a suitable sacrifice due to the fact that he was notContinue reading “Does Isaac possess the necessary credentials to be considered an appropriate sacrifice?”

Azahari Hassim There is a belief that the prophecy of Hagar in Genesis 21, verse 18, holds more weight than Isaiah 60, verse 7, which is linked to and completes the former. How is this understanding conveyed? The belief that the prophecy of Hagar in Genesis 21, verse 18, holds more weight than Isaiah 60,Continue reading “The Prophecy of Hagar and Its Fulfillment: A Comparative Analysis of Genesis 21:18 and Isaiah 60:7”

Azahari Hassim The Great Mosque at Mecca is the focus of the Hajj. In Muhammad’s time it was no more than a walled courtyard around the Kaaba; now it can hold up to 1.5 million worshippers. The prehistory of the Hajj Many elements of the pilgrimage predate the time of Muhammad, and are intimately linkedContinue reading “Contrasting Narratives: Interpolation of Genesis 21:9-10 in Light of Islamic Tradition”

Azahari Hassim What covenant does God establish with the Children of Adam in Surah 7, verse 173 of the Quran? In Surah 7, verse 172 of the Quran, God establishes a covenant with the Children of Adam by bringing forth their descendants from their loins and making them testify against themselves. They are asked, “AmContinue reading “What covenant does God establish with the Children of Adam in the Quran?”

Azahari Hassim Does the prophet like Moses mentioned in Deuteronomy 18, verse 18, refer to the Messiah? According to many interpretations, Deuteronomy 18, verse 18, does refer to the Messiah. In Jewish tradition, this verse is often understood as a prophecy about a future prophet who will be like Moses. This belief is based onContinue reading “Does the prophet like Moses mentioned in Deuteronomy 18, verse 18, refer to the Messiah?”