Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim The book “Jerusalem in the Qur’an“ by Imran N. Hosein is a detailed exploration of the role Jerusalem plays in Islamic eschatology and its significance in the context of global historical events. The primary message conveyed throughout the book is that Jerusalem holds a central place in the end-times narrative as understood withinContinue reading “Jerusalem in the Qur’an”

Azahari Hassim “The Invention of the Jewish People“ is a non-fiction book written by Shlomo Sand. The book was published in 2008 by Resling Publishing House. As of 2021, it has been translated into 23 languages. Contents of the Book: The book deals with the proto-national and national historiographical tradition that exalted the existence of aContinue reading “The Invention of the Jewish People”

Azahari Hassim What is the significance of the title “The Matrix of Gog” authored by Daniel Patrick in the context of the book? The title “The Matrix of Gog” authored by Daniel Patrick holds significant meaning in the context of the book. The term “Matrix of Gog” refers to the fulfillment of Bible prophecy, specificallyContinue reading “The Matrix of Gog”

Azahari Hassim Micah 6, verse 7, reads: “Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?“ Jeremiah 8, verse 8, reads: “’How can you say, “We are wise, forContinue reading “Reexamining Abraham’s Sacrifice: An Islamic Perspective on Potential Scribal Interpolation in Genesis 22”

Azahari Hassim What is the reason for the lesser popularity of the title “Servant of the Lord” in reference to Jesus, in comparison to the widely recognized title “Son of God,” despite the description given in the well-known book of Isaiah 42? The lesser popularity of the title “Servant of the Lord” in reference toContinue reading “Comparing the Popularity of “Servant of the Lord” and “Son of God” Titles for Jesus”

Azahari Hassim What distinguishes King Solomon from King Cyrus in relation to messiahship? The main distinction between King Solomon and King Cyrus in relation to messiahship is: So in summary, the key distinction is that Cyrus was explicitly called a messiah in Scripture for his role in facilitating the return from exile, while Solomon, thoughContinue reading “King Solomon, King Cyrus, and the Messianic reference to Muhammad by Jesus”

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”