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Azahari Hassim What is the rationale behind the theological implications of the correlation between Surah 17 verse 1 and verse 7 of the Quran, which indicates that Judaism as a sacrificial religion has been abolished? Surah 17 of the Quran, known as “Al Isra” (The Night Journey), contains verses that reference the Israelites and eventsContinue reading “Muhammad’s Night Journey and the Fate of the Jewish Temple: A Theological Perspective”

Azahari Hassim What does Pauline Christianity mean? Pauline Christianity refers to the form of Christianity that follows the beliefs and teachings of the Apostle Paul, particularly emphasizing salvation by faith in Jesus Christ and not by adherence to the Mosaic Law. Pauline Christianity and Ebionism are two distinct religious movements that emerged in the earlyContinue reading “Pauline Christianity vs. Ebionism: Diverging Paths in Early Christian Thought”

Azahari Hassim Some argue that Isaiah 54 refers to Hagar, with the term “barren” in verse 1 signifying Hagar’s land, the prophecy of which in Genesis 21:18 remains unfulfilled. Paul knew this and changed its interpretation to Sarah instead. How is their reasoning justified? The argument that Isaiah 54 refers to Hagar rather than SarahContinue reading “Isaiah 54 and Hagar: Reassessing Paul’s Interpretation in Galatians 4”

Azahari Hassim Paul claimed that he was an apostle to the Gentiles. What was his connection to the people of Kedar, who were Gentiles and would enter God’s fold as predicted in Isaiah 42 verse 11 and Isaiah 60 verse 7? Kedar was the son of Ishmael, the ancestor of the Arab people. This isContinue reading “The Apostle Paul and the people of Kedar”

Azahari Hassim Genesis 21, verse 18, reads: “Arise, lift up the boy and hold him in your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Did Paul know the significance of the prophecy of Hagar’s descendants as Gentiles and what lies in store for them in future? Paul the Apostle, a key figure inContinue reading “Paul and the Prophecy of Hagar’s Descendants”

Azahari Hassim One verse often cited in discussions of supersessionism in Islam is Surah Al-Ma’idah (Capter 5, verse 48): “And We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed andContinue reading “Which verse in the Quran indicates that Islam represents supersessionism from an Abrahamic theological viewpoint?”

Azahari Hassim The British-Israel Theory, also known as British-Israelism, is a belief system that claims that the people of the British Isles, specifically the Anglo-Saxon peoples, are the direct descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. This theory emerged in the 19th century and has since been associated with various religious and nationalist movements.Continue reading “What is the British-Israel Theory?”

Azahari Hassim Jewish beliefs indicate that there were no prophetic warnings concerning the destruction of the Second Temple, in contrast to the warnings issued regarding the First Temple. Conversely, Surah 17:4 and 7 of the Quran affirm the existence of a prophecy pertaining to the destruction of the Second Temple, referencing the divine message conveyedContinue reading “The Second Temple’s Destruction: Prophetic Narratives in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity”

Azahari Hassim The excerpt below is sourced from Peake’s Commentary on the Bible: John the Baptist, however, an ascetic in both dress and habit of life, spoke with a ring of authority like that of the old prophets of Israel. It seems clear that John had no developed theological or ethical message to present toContinue reading “John the Baptist, Jesus, and the apocalyptic figure known as the ‘Son of Man”

Azahari Hassim The Dead Sea Scrolls foretell the coming of a priestly Messiah from the lineage of Aaron. Is it possible to explain the argument that Jesus was an Aaronic and priestly messiah instead of a Davidic and royal messiah, considering the connection between Mary and Elizabeth’s lineage, as mentioned in Luke 1, verse 5,Continue reading “Connection: Dead Sea Scrolls, Luke’s Gospel, Quran on Jesus’ lineage from Aaron.”