Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim There is a belief that Jesus was a messiah in the same sense as other messiahs before him. Scripturally, Jesus was not the apocalyptic messiah who was predicted by the Hebrew prophets to establish God’s kingdom in the Holy Land. Could you kindly provide an explanation for the meaning of the preceding statement?Continue reading “Understanding Jesus as Messiah: Differing Expectations in Jewish and Christian Beliefs”

Azahari Hassim What was the description of Allah according to the Arabs prior to the emergence of Islam? Prior to the emergence of Islam, Arabian beliefs were primarily polytheistic, involving the worship of many gods and goddesses. Allah was recognized among these deities and was considered the Supreme God or the God of gods, oftenContinue reading “What was the description of Allah according to the Arabs prior to the emergence of Islam?”

Azahari Hassim Some argue Isaiah 42 might be referring to the prophet prophesied by Moses in Deuteronomy 18, verse 18. How is their interpretation presented? Some scholars believe that Isaiah 42 is referring to a prophet who was prophesied by Moses in Deuteronomy 18, verse 18. In Deuteronomy, Moses predicts that God will raise upContinue reading “The Potential Link Between Isaiah 42 and the Prophet Foretold in Deuteronomy 18:18”

Azahari Hassim Does Deuteronomy 18, verse 18, contain a messianic prophecy? Deuteronomy 18, verse 18, is often discussed in the context of messianic prophecy. Some interpretations suggest that it could be seen as a messianic prophecy, as it talks about a prophet who will come in the future and speak on behalf of God. However,Continue reading “Interpreting Deuteronomy 18:18: A Cross-Religious Analysis of Messianic Prophecy”

Azahari Hassim Some believe that the “seed” mentioned in Genesis 22, verse 18, is not Jesus because of his statement in Matthew 15, verse 24. How is this argument articulated? The argument concerning the “seed” mentioned in Genesis 22, verse 18, and Jesus’ statement in Matthew 15, verse 24, involves interpreting biblical texts and understandingContinue reading “Interpreting the ‘Seed’: The Debate Over Jesus’ Mission and Genesis 22:18”

Azahari Hassim The Prophet said: فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ تَوَكَّلَ لِي بِالشَّامِ وَأَهْلِهِ. Allah, the Almighty, has entrusted the Sham and its people to me.(Hadith Musnad Imam Ahmad). Some believe the above hadith is related to establishment of Islamic caliphate in the region of the Sham (‎الشَّامِ). They point to the Arabic word ‎“تَوَكَّلَ”. WhatContinue reading “Divine Mandate of the Blessed Land of Sham (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Israel)”

Azahari Hassim Did John’s prophecy pertain to Jesus? There is a debate among scholars regarding the interpretation of John the Baptist’s prophecy in Mark 1, verses 7 to 8. The passage mentions, “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.Continue reading “Did John’s prophecy pertain to Jesus?”

Azahari Hassim How do some argue that the phrase “the night visions” in Daniel 7, verse 13 refers to Muhammad’s Night Journey to the seventh heaven to meet God instead of Jesus, whose ascension did not occur at night? Some argue that the phrase “the night visions” in Daniel 7, verse 13, refers to Muhammad’sContinue reading “Does the phrase “the night visions” in Daniel 7 refer to Muhammad’s Night Journey?”

Azahari Hassim Some believe that the gospel of Paul is at odds with the teaching of Jesus. How is this argument articulated? This is a complex and controversial topic that has been debated by scholars and theologians for centuries. There is no definitive answer, but some of the main arguments are: Some believe that Paul’sContinue reading “A Comparative Analysis of the Gospel of Paul and the Teachings of Jesus”

Azahari Hassim Is there a theological correlation between the Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad to Heaven and the prophecy mentioned in Daniel 7:13? Please provide a detailed explanation to support this argument. The argument connecting the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad to Heaven with Daniel 7 verse 13 is based on theological interpretations thatContinue reading “Does the prophecy of Daniel refer to Muhammad as the son of man?”