Islamic Scholars Regard the Coming of Jesus (pbuh)
as an Article of Faith
Almost all the works that elucidate articles of faith among the People of the Sunnah agree that Jesus (pbuh) will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment, fight and slay the Antichrist, and cause true religious moral values to prevail on Earth. In their analysis of the proofs presented in the Qur'an and the hadith, Islamic scholars inform us that Jesus' (pbuh) second coming is an important article of faith. They explain the matter thus:
1. God has revealed that: "They did not kill him and they did not crucify him, but it was made to seem so to them" (Qur'an, 4:157). In addition, many other verses reveal that Jesus (pbuh) is alive in God's presence and that he will come again. Islamic scholars agree that it is impossible to maintain any other position. For instance, Ibn Hazm emphasized that: "Anyone who says that Jesus (pbuh) was killed will either be someone who leaves the just religion or an unbeliever."117
2. The fact that the hadith on this subject are completely tawatur (trustworthy) and so clear is important evidence for Muslims. Furthermore, there is no hadith that asserts that Jesus (pbuh) will not return.
3. The hadith reported by Jabir ibn 'Abdullah: "He who denies the appearance of the Mahdi is inevitably blaspheming against what was revealed to the Prophet (may God bless him and grant him peace). He who denies the appearance of Jesus (pbuh), the son of Mary, has become an unbeliever. Someone who denies that the Antichrist will appear is also inevitably an unbeliever," is another important piece of evidence. This hadith appears in such important Islamic sources as Sheikh Muhammad Parisa's Fusul-i Sitta, Ibn Ishaq's Kitab al-Ta`aruf li Madhhab Ahl al-Tasawwuf, Imam Suhayli's al-Rawd al-Unuf, and Imam Suyuti's Alamat al-Mahdi. Moreover, Abu Bakr explained the hadith in these terms: "It was revealed to us from Muhammad ibn Hasan, to him from Abu 'Abdullah al-Husayn ibn Muhammad, to him from Ibn Uways, to him from Malik ibn Abas, to him from Muhammad ibn Munkadir, and to him from Ibn Jabir."118
4. Another factor is the number and reliability of the hadith narrators regarding the second coming. Among these people are Abu al-Asas al-Sanani, Abu Rafi', Abu al-Aliya, Abu Umama al Bahili, Abu al-Darda', Abu Hurayra, Abu Malik al-Khudri, Jabir ibn 'Abdullah, Hudhayfa ibn Adis, Safina, Qatada, 'Uthman ibn al-'As, Nafi' ibn Kaysani, Al Walid ibn Muslim, 'Ammar ibn Yathir, and 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas, may God be pleased with all of them.
Given this, Islamic scholars regard belief in Jesus' (pbuh) second coming and his causing true religious moral values to prevail as major articles of faith.
The information considered thus far shows that the relevant hadith are sahih (reliable) and mutawatur (trustworthy). The information that they contain, as well as the accounts narrated by the Companions and analyses of Islamic scholars, leave no doubt that Jesus (pbuh) will return to Earth. By God's will, this great miracle will occur and all people will, as a direct result, experience a most miraculous and beautiful period. (God knows best.)
JESUS’ (PBUH) RETURN WILL USHER
IN GLOBAL PEACE
All of the evidence presented so far about Jesus (pbuh) being alive and his eventual return to Earth constitutes important good news for believers. Such a historical marvel reinforces believers' enthusiasm and determination. The increasing urgency with which preparations for this event need to be made can be seen in a number of events that are occurring now. As the Qur'an and hadith reveal, we may expect this event to take place in the near future. The present period is one in which many signs of his second coming, the End Times, and the Last Day are taking place. Dozens of such signs have occurred, and, what is more, one after the other, just as revealed in the hadith. The waters of the Euphrates river were cut off, there was a major war between two Muslim nations, extraordinary events occurred in the skies, solar and lunar eclipses happened during the month of Ramadan, natural disasters are on the rise, major catastrophes that have killed many people have taken place, and moral degeneration and corruption have spread all over the world. (See www.jesuswillreturn.com for the 138 signs of Jesus' [pbuh] second coming).
The fact that all of these phenomena are taking place within a very short period, an even shorter period than that predicted by many people, indicates that even more historic and portentous events will occur. By God's leave, humanity will witness the coming of Jesus (pbuh) at some not-too-distant point. There is no doubt that even the possibility of witnessing this miracle, one of the greatest marvels in human history, is an extraordinary situation. If God permits, many people who read this book will witness this age and meet Jesus (pbuh). Therefore, it is essential that all believers accelerate their preparations for this great event and ignore anything that might hinder their preparations. When Jesus (pbuh) comes, all Muslims must be in a spirit of union and togetherness, as a requirement of Islamic moral values. They must strive to intellectually eliminate all atheistic ideologies, disseminate Islamic moral values to the greatest extent possible, and call people to the truth in the finest manner. They must ready themselves so that they can be his most effective supporters in his struggle against the Antichrist. It is a great honor for Muslims to be among those who strive to make the best possible preparations for such a chosen, honorable, and worthy guest. All believers now living have the possibility of achieving that honor, and everyone is responsible for making the best use of this opportunity, for Jesus (pbuh) may arrive very quickly and unexpectedly.
Many people may wonder what kind of environment there will be when Jesus (pbuh) returns. The hadith provide a great deal of information about this. First, Jesus (pbuh) will slay the Antichrist and end his corrupt system. He will call all people to live according to Islam's guidance and teachings. After the Antichrist's system has been eliminated, people will turn in droves to live by religious moral values. As a result, spiritual and material peace and comfort will blossom and spread. All conflicts and fighting will end, and disagreements will be resolved by peaceful means. Tensions and fears stemming from moral degeneration will give way to security. Justice will prevail all over the world, and a golden age when the old wish to be young and the young wish to be more mature will be ushered in. As there will be no physical and mental pressures to make people uneasy, and as religious moral values will be fully implemented, the finest works of art ever known will be produced and there will be stupendous advances in science and technology. Wherever people may go in the world, they will encounter beauty, wealth, and abundance. This golden age is described in great detail in the hadith, and we shall now look at the delights that Jesus (pbuh) will bring to the world.
2006-08-24 07:25:39
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