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Was Ishmael Sent from Abraham to Arabia as an Infant?
In his recent debate with David Wood, Zakir Hussain asked whether Ishmael was sent to Arabia when he was an infant and before Isaac was born. The answer to that is no, for at least two reasons. First, the whole reason that Ishmael was sent away was because he was making fun of Isaac on…
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How is Jesus the Seed of Abraham, if Jesus had no Human Father?
Zakir Hussain in his recent debate with David Wood repeatedly asked the question, “How is Jesus the Seed of Abraham if he had no father?” The answer is two-fold. First, Jesus was adopted by Joseph, the husband of Jesus’ mother, Mary. So, while Jesus was not conceived by Joseph, he was the son of Joseph.…
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Response to Zakir Hussain regarding Song of Solomon’s
The fourth and final prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 24:40 – 30:40) that there is a description of a beloved one in Song of Solomon. Mr. Hussain quotes in part, but we will quote the whole description: Song of Solomon 5:9-16What is…
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Jesus – The Prophet Like Moses – Response to Zakir Hussain
The third prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 13:19 – 24:40) that God promised to give another prophet like Moses. This was indeed a prophecy given first to Moses: Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet…
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Responding to Zakir Hussain’s "Land of Canaan" Argument
The second prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 12:40 – 13:19) that God promised to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham. This was indeed a prophecy given first to Abraham (then called Abram): Genesis 15:18-21In the same…
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Responding to Zakir Hussain’s "Great Nation" Argument
The first prophecy that Zakir Hussain used in his recent debate with Dr. White is the fact (in the linked mp3, see 8:50 – 12:40) that God promised to make Ishmael into a great nation. This was indeed a prophecy given first to Abraham: Genesis 17:20And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I…