Isaac Was Abraham's Only Child; Ishmael Was Not His Biological Child, According To Apostle Suleman - Legitvibes Apr 2026

: 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".

: The teaching aligns with the broader theological view that Ishmael was a "son of the flesh" (born of human effort through Hagar), while Isaac was the "son of the promise" (born through divine intervention). Broader Biblical Context : He argues that Ishmael was born to

Apostle Suleman bases this perspective on a specific interpretation of biblical nomenclature and divine recognition: : In mainstream theology, the distinction is usually

: 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. : In mainstream theology

While Suleman’s teaching focuses on the name change and spiritual status, the Bible traditionally records both as sons of the same man:

: 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.

: In mainstream theology, the distinction is usually made between legitimacy in the covenant rather than biological paternity.