Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

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?”

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?”