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Azahari Hassim Some believe that the prophecy in the Torah (Genesis 21 verse 18) was fulfilled when Allah established Hajj as an Islamic rite. Pilgrims perform Sa’i in memory of Hagar, who searched for water for her infant son, Ishmael, in the desert, and Allah provided them with the well of Zamzam. Sa’i, which involvesContinue reading “Hagar’s prophecy (the mother of Ishmael)”

Azahari Hassim Is Allah the God of Israel? The question of whether Allah is the God of Israel connects to broader theological, historical, and linguistic discussions. In essence, the answer can vary significantly depending on religious and cultural perspectives: 1. Islamic Perspective: In Islam, Allah is the Arabic word for God, and Muslims believe AllahContinue reading “Exploring the Question: Is Allah the God of Israel Across Different Faiths”

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”

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).”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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?”

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”