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Azahari Hassim Some interpret Song of Solomon 5, verses 10 to 16, as a depiction of Muhammad using hyperbolic language. What is the comparative religious perspective on the argument regarding the manifestation of the name Muhammad in verse 16, expressed in the plural form as a sign of respect? The Islamic perspective on the interpretationContinue reading “Does the name of Muhammad appear in the Bible?”

Azahari Hassim If Abraham had been instructed by God to sacrifice Ishmael instead of Isaac, it could be argued that Islam and Muhammad have a legitimate claim as a true religion and prophet. This argument can be further explained by examining the differences in the narrative of Abraham’s sacrifice between Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions. TheContinue reading “The Significance of Ishmael in Islamic Faith”

Azahari Hassim Some Islamic scholars argue that the Quran complements the Torah given to the Jews. They base this on the assertion that the Torah lacks explicit descriptions of God’s nature, such as the one found in Surah 112 verse 3, of the Quran, which refutes the Christian concept of the Trinity. How is thisContinue reading “The Quran as Complement to the Torah”

Azahari Hassim What is the theological connection between the sacred land of Sham in Islam and the promised land referenced in the Torah, Genesis 15, verse 18? The sacred land of Sham (often referred to as Greater Syria, encompassing modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine) holds significant theological importance in Islam, and there are interestingContinue reading “Theological Connections Between the Sacred Land of Sham in Islam and the Promised Land in the Torah”

Azahari Hassim What is the issue between Isaac and Ishmael from a Judeo-Christian perspective? The issue between Isaac and Ishmael from a Judeo-Christian perspective stems from the story of Abraham and his two sons. According to the biblical narrative, Abraham and his wife Sarah were unable to have children, so Sarah gave her servant HagarContinue reading “The Legacy of Isaac and Ishmael: Diverging Perspectives in Judeo-Christian and Islamic Traditions”

Azahari Hassim What was Hagar’s religion according to the Bible? Did she follow Abraham’s religion? Hagar is an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, which include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Bible, Hagar was an Egyptian servant of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. According to the biblical account, Hagar bore a son named Ishmael to Abraham.Continue reading “Hagar: A Pious Figure in the Abrahamic Religions”

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″

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”

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?”

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”