: In mainstream theology, the distinction is usually made between legitimacy in the covenant rather than biological paternity.
: He argues that Ishmael was born to Abram , whereas Isaac was born to Abraham . Since God changed Abram's name to Abraham specifically for the covenant of promise, Suleman asserts that Ishmael belongs to the "old" identity and Isaac to the "new". : In mainstream theology, the distinction is usually
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According to a teaching by , Ishmael is not considered the biological son of " Abraham ," but rather the son of Abram . Suleman posits that Isaac is Abraham's only son because God only addressed him as "Abraham" after the covenant change, which occurred before Isaac's birth. Key Arguments from Apostle Suleman's Teaching Key Arguments from Apostle Suleman's Teaching : Suleman
: Suleman points to Genesis 22:2 , where God tells Abraham, "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac". He argues that if Ishmael were recognized as Abraham’s son by God, this phrasing would be inaccurate.
Apostle Suleman bases this perspective on a specific interpretation of biblical nomenclature and divine recognition:
: While Genesis 22:2 uses "only son," other scriptures like Genesis 25:9 state that "his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him," acknowledging both as his children.