Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim 📜 Excerpt from Notes on the Bible by Albert Barnes (1834) on Isaiah 60:7 Albert Barnes (1798–1870) was an American theologian and biblical scholar. What is the main clause of the sentence in the image?The main clause of the sentence is: “The time will come … when Arabia … shall be converted toContinue reading “Excerpt from Notes on the Bible by Albert Barnes (1834) on Isaiah 60:7”

Azahari Hassim 📜 The Family of Abraham in Islamic and Judeo-Christian Perspectives Ishmael as the Son of Sacrifice and Covenant, Isaac as the Son of Reward and Blessing ⸻ 🌟 Introduction Within the Abrahamic faiths, the household of Abraham (Ibrāhīm عليه السلام) stands as a sacred model of obedience and divine promise. Yet, the interpretationContinue reading “The Family of Abraham in Islamic and Judeo-Christian Perspectives”

Azahari Hassim 🕋 The Abrahamic Covenant and the Sinai Covenant: An Islamic Perspective Introduction In the history of divine revelation, few themes are as central as the notion of covenant—a sacred bond between God and humankind. Both Judaism and Islam trace their spiritual origins to Abraham (Ibrāhīm عليه السلام), yet they diverge significantly in howContinue reading “The Abrahamic Covenant and the Sinai Covenant: An Islamic Perspective”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Muhammad Mythicism: Origins, Arguments, and Scholarly Responses ❇️ Abstract: Muhammad mythicism—the claim that the Prophet Muhammad did not exist as a historical person—has emerged in recent decades from both ideological and revisionist impulses. While it draws on broader skepticism toward early Islamic historiography, it remains largely outside peer-reviewed academic scholarship. This articleContinue reading “Muhammad Mythicism: Origins, Arguments, and Scholarly Responses”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Constantine the Great and Prophet Muhammad in the Vision of Daniel 7: An Alternative Interpretation ⸻ ♦️ I. Introduction The seventh chapter of the Book of Daniel has long captivated theologians, historians, and mystics alike. Within its apocalyptic imagery lies a vision of four beasts, a “little horn” that speaks arrogantly againstContinue reading “Constantine the Great and Prophet Muhammad in the Vision of Daniel 7: An Alternative Interpretation”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Haggai 2:7 and the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: An Islamic Reading 🌟 Introduction Haggai 2:7 declares: “And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.” (KJV) From an Islamic perspective, thisContinue reading “Haggai 2:7 and the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: An Islamic Reading”

Azahari Hassim ✦ The Qur’an’s Silence vs. the Torah’s Voice The Qur’an does retell the Abrahamic narrative but leaves certain elements unspoken: Hagar’s name, the name of the son to be sacrificed, circumcision, and even Zamzam. ⸻ ✦ Introduction The Qur’an recounts the story of Abraham (Ibrāhīm عليه السلام) with remarkable depth — his searchContinue reading “The Qur’an’s Silence vs. the Torah’s Voice”