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Azahari Hassim 📜 Reassessing the Claim: Who was Abraham’s true “only son” in Genesis 22 — Isaac or Ishmael? A Textual-Critical and Theological Investigation Into the Identity of Abraham’s “Only Son” Abstract This study examines the theological coherence and logical consistency of the proposal that Genesis 22—the near-sacrifice narrative—chronologically precedes Genesis 17, despite its laterContinue reading “Reassessing the Claim: Who was Abraham’s true “only son” in Genesis 22 — Isaac or Ishmael?”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Reassessing the Claim: Does Genesis 21:14–20 Depict Ishmael as an Infant? The assertion that Genesis 21:14–20 portrays Ishmael as an infant—in contrast to Genesis 17, which fixes his age at thirteen—stems from a textual and narrative inconsistency that has long been noted by scholars. Here is a balanced reassessment of that claim.Continue reading “Reassessing the Claim: Does Genesis 21:14–20 Depict Ishmael as an Infant?”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Isaiah 60:7 and the Kaaba: A Prophetic Connection Between the Bible and the Qur’an Introduction: A Meeting Point of Scriptures The prophetic poetry of Isaiah 60 envisions a time when distant nations will turn toward the worship of the One God. Among its vivid images stands a verse that has drawn theContinue reading “Isaiah 60:7 and the Kaaba: A Prophetic Connection Between the Bible and the Qur’an”

Azahari Hassim Abraham Between Scriptures: Reconstructing the Ishmael Narrative Introduction 📜 The Abraham narrative in Genesis remains one of the most theologically charged and textually complex portions of the Hebrew Bible. Traditionally, the canonical order—Genesis 17 (covenant and promise of Isaac), Genesis 21 (Ishmael’s expulsion), and Genesis 22 (the near-sacrifice)—forms the backbone of Jewish andContinue reading “Abraham Between Scriptures: Reconstructing the Ishmael Narrative”

Azahari Hassim 🌍 If Abraham Had Not Existed: Reimagining the Foundations of the Abrahamic Faiths 🕊️ Introduction Few figures in human history hold as central a place as Abraham. Revered as a patriarch by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, Abraham’s life represents faith, obedience, and covenantal relationship with God. Yet one may ask: what ifContinue reading “If Abraham Had Not Existed: Reimagining the Foundations of the Abrahamic Faiths”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Relics as Symbols of Covenant Continuity in Islam and Judaism Throughout religious history, sacred relics have served as powerful symbols of divine-human relationships. In the Jewish tradition, the Ark of the Covenant and the First and Second Temples stood as tangible manifestations of God’s presence among the people of Israel. These objectsContinue reading “Relics as Symbols of Covenant Continuity in Islam and Judaism”

Azahari Hassim 📜 Excerpt from Notes on the Bible by Albert Barnes (1834) on Isaiah 60:7 Albert Barnes (1798–1870) was an American theologian and biblical scholar. What is the main clause of the sentence in the image?The main clause of the sentence is: “The time will come … when Arabia … shall be converted toContinue reading “Excerpt from Notes on the Bible by Albert Barnes (1834) on Isaiah 60:7”

Azahari Hassim 📜 The Family of Abraham in Islamic and Judeo-Christian Perspectives Ishmael as the Son of Sacrifice and Covenant, Isaac as the Son of Reward and Blessing ⸻ 🌟 Introduction Within the Abrahamic faiths, the household of Abraham (Ibrāhīm عليه السلام) stands as a sacred model of obedience and divine promise. Yet, the interpretationContinue reading “The Family of Abraham in Islamic and Judeo-Christian Perspectives”

Azahari Hassim 🕋 The Abrahamic Covenant and the Sinai Covenant: An Islamic Perspective Introduction In the history of divine revelation, few themes are as central as the notion of covenant—a sacred bond between God and humankind. Both Judaism and Islam trace their spiritual origins to Abraham (Ibrāhīm عليه السلام), yet they diverge significantly in howContinue reading “The Abrahamic Covenant and the Sinai Covenant: An Islamic Perspective”