Abraham Fulfilled: A Biblical Study of God's Plan for Ishmael and Arabia

by Abu Zakariya, Adnan Rashid, Zakir Hussain

A long-standing tradition of discussion among Muslims, Jews, and Christians is the question of whether Muhammad is to be considered the fulfillment of Abraham’s prophetic legacy. Over the last few decades, Jewish and Christian apologists have become increasingly sophisticated in their objections to the notion of Muhammad in the Bible. This book stands on the shoulders of the giants in Islamic scholarly tradition, and builds on their work to bring the topic kicking and screaming into the modern apologetics age.

This book is a unique contribution to the topic. It represents a paradigm shift in terms of delivery, building an accumulative case for Muhammad in the Bible that the book dubs “the Arabian Prophecies”. It cites a vast corpus of supporting academic material including Hebrew and Greek linguists, Jewish rabbis, and church theologians. Moreover, the authors have trawled through heaps of literature as well as countless academic debates to compile the most formidable objections into one handy resource, comprehensively dismantling them in the process.

The book will take you on a journey through the Bible, dispelling misconceptions about Abraham’s family and giving you the key to unlock critical prophecies about Ishmael and Arabia that for many have been 'hidden in plain sight' until now. These are prophecies that will forever change your perspective on the Bible.

Genres: Islam

447 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2024

About the author

Abu Zakariya has had a life-long interest in comparative religion. Being born in Britain and influenced by his mixed heritage of Arab and European descent, he has had a strong focus on researching Islam and Christianity.

After many years of study, discussions and led by a desire to share his experiences in discussing Islam with people of all religious backgrounds, Abu Zakariya authored the popular comparative religion blog Many Prophets One Message. He has continued his intellectual and academic pursuits by formally studying and learning from academic scholars trained in Islamic thought and theology.

Reviews

[Görkem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even though its a good book with great analysis in the Old and New testament, I couldnt finish it. I dont know why. After 200 pages it felt like i lost all interest in the book. I do think its a good one. Its not the books. It me…