Azahari Hassim Certain individuals argue that the reference to the “seed” in Genesis 22, verse 18, does not pertain to Jesus due to his words in Matthew 15, verse 24. Instead, they point to Muhammad based on Surah 21, verse 107. How is their argument articulated? The argument that the “seed” mentioned in Genesis 22,Continue reading “Analyze Jesus and Muhammad in Abrahamic faiths through the concept of “Seed” in Genesis 22:18″
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Interpreting Biblical Prophecies Through Islamic Scripture: The Fulfillment of Abrahamic Promises
Azahari Hassim There are those who argue that the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 12, verses 2 to 3 can be seen in the Islamic Hajj as mentioned in Surah 22, verse 27, of the Quran, while Genesis 15, verse 18, is believed to be fulfilled through the spread of Islam as stated inContinue reading “Interpreting Biblical Prophecies Through Islamic Scripture: The Fulfillment of Abrahamic Promises”
Why don’t Jews consider Hagar as one of their matriarchs?
Azahari Hassim The reason why Jews do not consider Hagar as one of their matriarchs is primarily due to the differences in religious and cultural traditions between Judaism and Islam. In the Hebrew Bible, Hagar is depicted as the Egyptian maidservant of Sarah, the wife of Abraham. According to the narrative, Sarah was unable toContinue reading “Why don’t Jews consider Hagar as one of their matriarchs?”
Hajj as the Fulfillment of Abrahamic Prophecy
Azahari Hassim Torah, Genesis 22 verse 18, reads: “And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.” It is believed the event of the Hajj in Mecca is the fulfillment of the biblical prophecy of Genesis 22 verse 18. According to the Islamic belief, AbrahamContinue reading “Hajj as the Fulfillment of Abrahamic Prophecy”
Antiquity of Pre-Islamic Arab Traditions Versus the Torah
Azahari Hassim It is believed that pre-Islamic Arab traditions concerning Hagar, sacrifice of Ishmael, and circumcision predate the Torah given to the children of Israel. How is this argument articulated? The argument that pre-Islamic Arab traditions concerning Hagar, the sacrifice of Ishmael, and circumcision predate the Torah given to the children of Israel is oftenContinue reading “Antiquity of Pre-Islamic Arab Traditions Versus the Torah”