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Azahari Hassim The Abrahamic covenant has long been a cornerstone of theological discussion among Jews, Christians, and Muslims. While the Judeo-Christian tradition identifies Isaac as the covenant’s primary heir, a significant body of Islamic scholarship maintains that the covenant’s fulfillment comes through Ishmael—the forefather of the Prophet Muhammad. This interpretation emphasizes two core elements: theContinue reading “The Abrahamic Covenant and the Promise of the Land”

Azahari Hassim In Islamic eschatology, there is a frequently repeated claim—that Dajjal, the great deceiver of the end times, is not explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an. However, a closer examination of Surah Ṣād (38:34–35) reveals a symbolic yet profound allusion. The verse describes a moment when Prophet Solomon (Sulayman عليه السلام) saw a body placedContinue reading “Dajjal on the Throne of Solomon: A Subtle Revelation in Surah Ṣād”

Azahari Hassim As one journeys through the sacred scriptures of the Abrahamic faiths, a profound theme emerges: God’s covenant with His chosen servants. In Islam, this covenant begins not at Mount Sinai with Moses, but much earlier—with Abraham (Ibrahim عليه السلام), the father of nations. Unlike the Jewish and Christian traditions, which uphold Isaac asContinue reading “Islam and the True Heir of the Abrahamic Covenant: Ishmael, the Sacrificed Son”

Azahari Hassim In the comparative theology of Abrahamic religions, the concept of divine covenants occupies a central role. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their spiritual lineage to the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim عليه السلام), but they diverge in their understanding of which covenant is binding and through whom it continues.  One unique Islamic perspective highlightsContinue reading “The Abrahamic and Sinai Covenants: An Islamic Perspective on Sacred Continuity and Relics”

Azahari Hassim The holy land of the Bible in the Quran The concept of a Holy Land holds deep spiritual and historical significance in the Abrahamic traditions. While the Bible frequently refers to a promised land granted to the descendants of Abraham, the Quran also affirms the sanctity of this region, particularly the area knownContinue reading “The holy land of the Bible in the Quran”

Azahari Hassim Isaac: A Son of Joy, Not Sacrifice — Rethinking the Identity of the Sacrificial Son The story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son is one of the most profound and contested episodes in the Abrahamic traditions. While the Hebrew Bible clearly names Isaac as the intended sacrifice, Islamic tradition maintains that itContinue reading “Isaac: A Son of Joy, Not Sacrifice — Rethinking the Identity of the Sacrificial Son”

Azahari Hassim During the caliphate of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, a remarkable incident occurred involving a Jewish rabbi. It is reported in authentic hadith collections that the rabbi approached ʿUmar and said: “If this verse had been revealed to us in our scripture, we would have commemorated the day of its revelation as a festival.” TheContinue reading “The Jealousy of Rabbis: A Verse from the Quran and a Prophecy from the Bible”

Azahari Hassim The Quran repeatedly mentions the patriarch Abraham together with his son Isaac and grandson Jacob, highlighting their unique roles in the tapestry of prophetic history. This frequent association is rooted in both their familial lineage and their significant spiritual legacy, as outlined in several Quranic verses. The Divine Trust and Distinction Abraham’s lifeContinue reading “Why Does the Quran Frequently Mention Abraham Alongside His Son Isaac and Grandson Jacob?”

Azahari Hassim Religious traditions frequently assert their divine fulfillment, searching for validation of their legitimacy and divine favor within their scriptures. A notably significant moment in Islamic history illustrates this dynamic—when a Jewish rabbi came to Caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb with a remarkable confession: “If a verse like this had been revealed to us Jews,Continue reading “The Fulfillment of Prophecy: The Jewish Rabbi’s Admiration for Islam’s Sacrificial Legacy”

Did Abraham, Isaac and Jacob know about Mount Sinai and its sacredness? The biblical accounts suggest that Mount Sinai and its sacredness were not known to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The significance sacred of Mount Sinai is primarily associated with the story of Moses and the Israelites’ liberation from Egypt, as described in the BookContinue reading “Reexamining the Abrahamic Covenant: Ishmael’s Primacy in Islamic Tradition”