Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim Does Hagar’s prophecy in Genesis 21, verse 18, predate the Torah given to Moses? Yes, Hagar’s prophecy in Genesis 21, verse 18, predates the Torah as given to Moses. The Book of Genesis, which includes the story of Hagar, is considered part of the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible)Continue reading “Muhammad, Torah and Hebrew Prophets”

Azahari Hassim It is believe that the Kingdom of God, as announced by Jesus in Matthew 8, verse 11 to 12, signifies the end of the Jews’ role as a kingdom of priests associated with ritual sacrifices. This argument can be explained from an Islamic perspective as follows: In Islam, the completion of prophethood throughContinue reading “The end of the Jews’ role as a kingdom of priests associated with ritual sacrifices”

Azahari Hassim Hagar, an Egyptian woman with no power or status, is the first person in Scripture to be visited by an angel and the only person in Scripture to give God a name—El Roi, “the God who sees me.” In the midst of her pain and struggle, Hagar receives God’s blessing and promises. ItContinue reading “Hagar’s Legacy: Exploring the Intersection of Biblical Prophecy and Islamic Tradition”

Azahari Hassim Does the Quran mention Muhammad as the Messiah whom the Jews await? In the Quran, Muhammad is not explicitly referred to as the Messiah whom the Jews await. However, there is an indirect mention in Surah 2, verse 89, that can be interpreted in this context. Surah 2, verse 89, states, “And whenContinue reading “Does the Quran mention Muhammad as the Messiah whom the Jews await?”

Azahari Hassim Do Jews today still believe that they are God’s chosen people, even after the loss of their two temples which could be seen as a sign of divine abandonment? The belief that Jews are God’s chosen people is a fundamental aspect of Jewish faith and identity. This belief is based on the covenantContinue reading “Jews, God’s Chosen People, and the Legacy Beyond Temple Loss”

Azahari Hassim Here is how the Jewish scribe manipulated Ishmael’s story: Some people think that Ishmael, when sent away by Abraham in the Torah, was just a young child, not a teenager, based on the phrase “and he grew” in Genesis 21, verse 20. They point out that the Hebrew word “yelid” is used forContinue reading “Analyzing differences in Ishmael and Isaac stories in the Bible: focusing on age and sacrifice”

Azahari Hassim In Genesis, chapter 21 and verse 18, an important prophecy and interaction between God and Hagar regarding Ishmael is mentioned. The verse states, “Arise, lift up the lad and hold him with your hand, for I will make him a great nation. One hypothesis proposes that the prophethood of the Hebrew prophets isContinue reading “The Prophethood of Muhammad and the Hebrew Prophets: Exploring Biblical and Theological Foundations”

Azahari Hassim Do Ishmaelites possess a distinct tradition that traces back to their forefather, apart from the biblical narrative? The Ishmaelites, as referred to in various historical and religious texts, are traditionally considered to be the descendants of Ishmael, the first son of Abraham and Hagar. Ishmael is an important figure in Judeo-Christian and IslamicContinue reading “Tracing the Legacy of Ishmael: Distinct Traditions in Biblical and Islamic Narratives”

Azahari Hassim Some believe that Isaiah 60, verse 7, is related to the Hajj ritual, and is the fulfillment of Hagar’s prophecy regarding Ishmael in Genesis 21, verse 18. How is this interpretation presented? This is an interesting question. The interpretation that Isaiah 60, verse 7, is related to the Hajj ritual and the fulfillmentContinue reading “Connecting the Dots: Isaiah 60:7, the Hajj Ritual, and the Prophecy of Ishmael’s Descendants”

Azahari Hassim What was Ishmael’s age when he and his mother were sent by Abraham to the desert, according to the Bible and Islamic tradition? According to the Bible, Ishmael was around 14 years old when he and his mother Hagar were sent by Abraham to the desert. This event is described in the bookContinue reading “The Age of Ishmael in Biblical and Islamic Traditions and Its Significance in the Hajj Ritual of Sa’i”