Islamic Interpretation of Isaiah 29: A Prophetic Link to the Quran and Prophet Muhammad

Azahari Hassim Isaiah 29, verse 12, reads: ”And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, “Read this, I pray thee”; and he saith, “I am not learned.” Isaiah 29, verse 14, reads: ”Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and aContinue reading “Islamic Interpretation of Isaiah 29: A Prophetic Link to the Quran and Prophet Muhammad”

Shiloh, Muhammad, and the Muslim Community (Ummah).

Azahari Hassim Genesis 49, verse 10, reads: “The scepter shall not depart from Judah,nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to him will be the obedience of the people.” In this verse, it seems to be implied that Shiloh (Messiah) should be outside of the clan of Judah. What is theContinue reading “Shiloh, Muhammad, and the Muslim Community (Ummah).”

Two covenants: Abrahamic and Sinai covenants from an Islamic perspective

Azahari Hassim Genesis 49, verse 10, reads: “The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.” The verse implies that Judah’s offspring will govern Israel until the arrival of “Shiloh,” who holds all royal power. Here, Shiloh,Continue reading “Two covenants: Abrahamic and Sinai covenants from an Islamic perspective”

The Quran’s rebuttal to Trinitarian interpretations of the Hebrew Bible

Azahari Hassim How does God depict His unity in the Bible, especially in the Book of Isaiah? In the Book of Isaiah, God repeatedly emphasizes His oneness and uniqueness as the only true God. Here are some passages that highlight God’s oneness: 1. Isaiah 44, verse 6: “Thus says the Lord, the King of IsraelContinue reading “The Quran’s rebuttal to Trinitarian interpretations of the Hebrew Bible”

Ishmael was the fruit of Abraham, while Isaac was a gift of God to Abraham

Azahari Hassim From the Islamic perspective, Ishmael was the fruit of Abraham, while Isaac was a gift of God to Abraham due to his willingness to sacrifice his firstborn son, Ishmael. What is the explanation for this? In Islamic tradition, both Ishmael and Isaac are revered as prophets and are the sons of the ProphetContinue reading “Ishmael was the fruit of Abraham, while Isaac was a gift of God to Abraham”

Ishmael’s Story and Scriptural Alterations in The Torah: Islamic Perspectives

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.” Genesis 22,Continue reading “Ishmael’s Story and Scriptural Alterations in The Torah: Islamic Perspectives”

Is the prophet Haggai foretelling the coming of Muhammad?

Azahari Hassim What is the biblical controversy surrounding Haggai 2, verse 7? The controversy surrounding Haggai 2, verse 7, revolves around different interpretations of the verse and its implications. In this verse, Haggai prophesies about the coming of the Messiah and states, “And I will shake all nations, and the Desire of all nations shallContinue reading “Is the prophet Haggai foretelling the coming of Muhammad?”

Jesus, Muhammad, and the Davidic Messiah

Azahari Hassim In Matthew 22, verse 45, Jesus posed a question to the Pharisees. How can the Messiah be considered David’s descendant if David himself refers to him as ‘Lord’? The following is an excerpt from Willmington’s Bible Handbook notes on Matthew 22, verses 42 to 45: Jesus now asked a question of the Pharisees:Continue reading “Jesus, Muhammad, and the Davidic Messiah”

Jerusalem in the Qur’an

Azahari Hassim The book “Jerusalem in the Qur’an“ by Imran N. Hosein is a detailed exploration of the role Jerusalem plays in Islamic eschatology and its significance in the context of global historical events. The primary message conveyed throughout the book is that Jerusalem holds a central place in the end-times narrative as understood withinContinue reading “Jerusalem in the Qur’an”

The Invention of the Jewish People

Azahari Hassim “The Invention of the Jewish People“ is a non-fiction book written by Shlomo Sand. The book was published in 2008 by Resling Publishing House. As of 2021, it has been translated into 23 languages. Contents of the Book: The book deals with the proto-national and national historiographical tradition that exalted the existence of aContinue reading “The Invention of the Jewish People”