Author Archives: Azahari Hassim

Azahari Hassim In the Judeo-Christian tradition, Islam is often seen as a false religion due to historical conflicts and differing beliefs, with Jews and Christians viewing their scriptures as the ultimate word of God and the Quran as misguided. Islam, however, recognizes Judaism and Christianity as stemming from the same monotheistic roots. While it acknowledgesContinue reading “Three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam”

Azahari Hassim Some scholars argue that Isaiah 60, verse 7, which predicts the restoration of animal sacrifices, contradicts the Christian belief in the sacrificial death of Jesus as the ultimate atonement for humanity’s sins. According to this Christian perspective, Jesus’ sacrifice negates the necessity for the Old Testament sacrifices. What is the basis of theContinue reading “Isaiah 60:7 and the Christian Belief in Jesus’ Sacrificial Atonement”

Azahari Hassim What is the covenant of David from a Jewish perspective? The covenant of David, from a Jewish perspective, refers to the promise made by God to King David in the Hebrew Bible. According to this covenant, God promised that there would always be a descendant of David on the throne of Israel. ThisContinue reading “The Covenant of David: A Comparative Analysis from Jewish and Islamic Perspectives”

Azahari Hassim Why don’t Jews and Christians convert to Islam? Jews and Christians considering conversion to Islam may be faced with theological and historical factors that could pose challenges to their decision. Converting to Islam can be challenging for Jews and Christians primarily because of the significance of the Hajj ritual. This ritual emphasizes thatContinue reading “Why don’t Jews and Christians convert to Islam when invited to do so?”

Azahari Hassim What is the reason there is no command in the Torah to commemorate Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac? Some argue that the absence of a command to commemorate Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac in the Torah suggests that Genesis 22, verse 2, was altered to include Isaac’s name. This absence is often juxtaposedContinue reading “Why is there no command in the Torah to commemorate Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac?”

Azahari Hassim Which location is considered more sacred according to rabbinic ruling: the Western Wall or the area where the Dome of the Rock currently exists? According to rabbinic ruling, the area where the Dome of the Rock currently exists is considered more sacred than the Western Wall. The Dome of the Rock is locatedContinue reading “The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock and the Jewish Temple”

Azahari Hassim There is an argument among scholars regarding the significance of Hajj in Islam as a restored religion tracing back to Abraham. It is posited that Ishmael was exiled as a young child well before the birth of Isaac, and that Ishmael, rather than Isaac, was the intended sacrifice. How is this argument articulated?Continue reading “Hajj’s Importance in Islam: Reconnecting with the Abrahamic Legacy Through the Story of Ishmael”

Azahari Hassim Is the story in Genesis known to the Israelites long before the birth of Moses and is it not a direct revelation from God to Moses, but rather a national tradition handed down from their ancestors? How did this tradition become formalized as scripture? The stories in the book of Genesis likely originatedContinue reading “Is Genesis a direct revelation from God to Moses or a national tradition?”

Azahari Hassim It often disturbs some devout Christians to learn that parts of 1 John 5, verses 7 and 8, as found in the King James Version and New King James Version, are actually present in only a handful of Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. Could you kindly elaborate more on this? The passage in question, commonlyContinue reading “The Comma Johanneum: The History and Controversy Behind 1 John 5:7-8”

Azahari Hassim Genesis 21, verses 9 to 10, reads: But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking, and she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.” Certain IslamicContinue reading “Contrasting Narratives: The Story of Hagar and Ishmael in Islamic and Judeo-Christian Traditions”