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Azahari Hassim The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonical text that is considered one of the most important early Christian writings outside of the New Testament. This text is part of a group known as the Nag Hammadi library, which was discovered in 1945 in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. This library contains a collection of earlyContinue reading “The Gospel of Thomas: Understanding the Distinction Between Jesus and God the Father”

Azahari Hassim Genesis 22, verse 18, reads: “And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Genesis 22, verse 18, is a significant verse within the context of biblical narratives. After Abraham’s test of faith, where he was asked to sacrifice his son, God reaffirms HisContinue reading “The Seed of Promise: Analyzing the Fulfillment of Genesis 22:18 in the Context of Jesus and Muhammad”

Azahari Hassim Why do Jews and Christians not believe in the prophethood of Muhammad? Jewish tradition holds that prophecy ended with the prophets of the Hebrew Bible, such as Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Therefore, they do not recognize any prophets after this period, including Muhammad. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the final and ultimateContinue reading “Why do Jews and Christians not believe in the prophethood of Muhammad?”

Azahari Hassim There is a belief among Islamic scholars that the Abrahamic covenant, fulfilled through Ishmael instead of Isaac, entails the promise of the land from the Nile River to the great river of Euphrates, along with the blessing to all nations through Abraham’s seed. Those who hold this view argue that God asked AbrahamContinue reading “Abrahamic Covenant: Analyzing the Perspective of Fulfillment Through Ishmael”

Azahari Hassim Did classical Bible scholars engage in a debate regarding Ishmael’s age at the time of leaving Abraham’s house? Yes, classical Bible scholars have indeed debated Ishmael’s age when he and his mother Hagar were sent away from Abraham’s household. The primary source of this debate stems from the biblical texts in Genesis. AccordingContinue reading “Did Bible scholars debate Ishmael’s age when he left Abraham’s house?”

Azahari Hassim There are some scholars who believe the prophethood of Muhammad is related to Abraham’s near sacrifice of Ishmael. Therefore, Muslims commemorate Eid ul-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. How is this argument articulated? The argument that the prophethood of Muhammad is related to Abraham’s near sacrifice of Ishmael is based on the IslamicContinue reading “Abraham’s sacrifice is seen as a precursor to the prophethood of Muhammad”

Azahari Hassim There is no specific Abrahamic relic that has been preserved through Jewish generations, similar to the Kaaba, the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) and the Station of Abraham (Maqam Ibrahim) in Islam. The sole significant artifact associated with Jewish heritage is the Ark of the Covenant. However, it is important to note that theContinue reading “Islamic Views on the Abrahamic and Sinai Covenants in Relation to Heritage and Relics”

Azahari Hassim Islamic tradition holds that Abraham left his wife Hagar and their son Ishmael alone in the desert near Mecca. Ishmael was still an infant at the time. The interpolation of Genesis 21, verses 9 to 10, is therefore evident from this event. How are they articulating their argument? The argument regarding the interpolationContinue reading “The Divergent Accounts of Abraham, Hagar, and Ishmael in Islamic and Judeo-Christian Traditions”

Azahari Hassim Islam is considered a restored religion of Abraham, based on the perspective that both Judaism and Christianity have deviated from his original teachings. Adherents of Islam assert that Judaism has altered the command regarding the sacrifice of Abraham’s son, holding that the son in question was Ishmael rather than Isaac. Furthermore, they contendContinue reading “Abrahamic covenant and Islam”

Azahari Hassim It is thought that Abraham abandoned Hagar and the baby Ishmael close to the Kaaba (House of God) to devote them to God as if they were His. Consequently, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha and Sa’i, which honors Hagar’s search for water for her child. This happened well before Isaac’s birth. How is theirContinue reading “Ishmael, the son dedicated to God, and Isaac, the son of blessing for Abraham and Sarah”