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Azahari Hassim Mark 1, verse 6 to 8 reads: John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop downContinue reading “The Prophecy of John the Baptist: A Connection to Prophet Muhammad and the Baptism of Allah”

Azahari Hassim The prophecy of the Servant in Isaiah 42 and the mention of the Paraclete or Spirit of truth in John 16:13 are believed to refer to the “Prophet like Moses” foretold in Deuteronomy 18:18. Scholars studying the Dead Sea Scrolls have identified this figure as a prophetic Messiah or Messianic prophet. This “newContinue reading “The Prophesied Prophet: Bridging Deuteronomy, Isaiah, the Gospel of John, and the Quran”

Azahari Hassim Some argue that the Khazars are the ancestors of many modern Jews, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent, and that their conversion to Judaism has resulted in a special attachment to the Holy Land and Jerusalem. How does their argument go? The argument that the Khazars are the ancestors of many modern Jews, particularlyContinue reading “Do the Khazars have a direct lineage to numerous contemporary Jewish populations?”

Azahari Hassim The ten lost tribes of Israel refer to the ten of the twelve tribes of ancient Israel that were said to have been deported from the Kingdom of Israel after it was conquered by the Neo-Assyrian Empire around 722 BCE. These tribes are: The remaining two tribes, Judah and Benjamin, along with someContinue reading “What are the ten lost tribes of Israel?”

Azahari Hassim Certain scholars propose that Jesus may have foretold his successor, the Paraclete, as a human prophet rather than the Holy Spirit. This interpretation arises from a detailed analysis of biblical passages, particularly John 16, verse 13, where Jesus states: “For he will not speak on his own, but he will speak whatever heContinue reading “Did Jesus Foretell a Human Successor Rather Than the Holy Spirit?”

Azahari Hassim Certain Islamic scholars draw a connection between Matthew 12, verses 39 to 40, in the Bible and Surah 4, verse 157, in the Quran. They contend that the crucifixion of Jesus presents a paradox, as his sign or miracle would parallel that of Jonah, who did not perish in the sea. What isContinue reading “Parallels in Scripture: The Sign of Jonah and the Islamic Perspective on Jesus’ Crucifixion”

Azahari Hassim In the Judeo-Christian tradition, Islam is often seen as a false religion due to historical conflicts and differing beliefs, with Jews and Christians viewing their scriptures as the ultimate word of God and the Quran as misguided. Islam, however, recognizes Judaism and Christianity as stemming from the same monotheistic roots. While it acknowledgesContinue reading “Three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam”

Azahari Hassim Some scholars argue that Isaiah 60, verse 7, which predicts the restoration of animal sacrifices, contradicts the Christian belief in the sacrificial death of Jesus as the ultimate atonement for humanity’s sins. According to this Christian perspective, Jesus’ sacrifice negates the necessity for the Old Testament sacrifices. What is the basis of theContinue reading “Isaiah 60:7 and the Christian Belief in Jesus’ Sacrificial Atonement”

Azahari Hassim What is the covenant of David from a Jewish perspective? The covenant of David, from a Jewish perspective, refers to the promise made by God to King David in the Hebrew Bible. According to this covenant, God promised that there would always be a descendant of David on the throne of Israel. ThisContinue reading “The Covenant of David: A Comparative Analysis from Jewish and Islamic Perspectives”

Azahari Hassim Why don’t Jews and Christians convert to Islam? Jews and Christians considering conversion to Islam may be faced with theological and historical factors that could pose challenges to their decision. Converting to Islam can be challenging for Jews and Christians primarily because of the significance of the Hajj ritual. This ritual emphasizes thatContinue reading “Why don’t Jews and Christians convert to Islam when invited to do so?”