Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

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”

Azahari Hassim Some interpret Song of Solomon 5, verses 10 to 16, as a depiction of Muhammad using hyperbolic language. What is the comparative religious perspective on the argument regarding the manifestation of the name Muhammad in verse 16, expressed in the plural form as a sign of respect? The Islamic perspective on the interpretationContinue reading “Does the name of Muhammad appear in the Bible?”

Azahari Hassim If Abraham had been instructed by God to sacrifice Ishmael instead of Isaac, it could be argued that Islam and Muhammad have a legitimate claim as a true religion and prophet. This argument can be further explained by examining the differences in the narrative of Abraham’s sacrifice between Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions. TheContinue reading “The Significance of Ishmael in Islamic Faith”

Azahari Hassim Some Islamic scholars argue that the Quran complements the Torah given to the Jews. They base this on the assertion that the Torah lacks explicit descriptions of God’s nature, such as the one found in Surah 112 verse 3, of the Quran, which refutes the Christian concept of the Trinity. How is thisContinue reading “The Quran as Complement to the Torah”

Azahari Hassim What is the theological connection between the sacred land of Sham in Islam and the promised land referenced in the Torah, Genesis 15, verse 18? The sacred land of Sham (often referred to as Greater Syria, encompassing modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine) holds significant theological importance in Islam, and there are interestingContinue reading “Theological Connections Between the Sacred Land of Sham in Islam and the Promised Land in the Torah”

Azahari Hassim What is the issue between Isaac and Ishmael from a Judeo-Christian perspective? The issue between Isaac and Ishmael from a Judeo-Christian perspective stems from the story of Abraham and his two sons. According to the biblical narrative, Abraham and his wife Sarah were unable to have children, so Sarah gave her servant HagarContinue reading “The Legacy of Isaac and Ishmael: Diverging Perspectives in Judeo-Christian and Islamic Traditions”

Azahari Hassim What was Hagar’s religion according to the Bible? Did she follow Abraham’s religion? Hagar is an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, which include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Bible, Hagar was an Egyptian servant of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. According to the biblical account, Hagar bore a son named Ishmael to Abraham.Continue reading “Hagar: A Pious Figure in the Abrahamic Religions”