Islamic Eschatology - Strategic importance!

[TMA]

I work for aviation industry which is 90% controlled by european jews. I meet them everyday. They say its a piece of crap created by socialist jacobites. I have not read it personally but if you have it, send it over. Eschatology is a uniquely interesting subject & jews for some reason are immensely interested in islamic eschatology. Whenever we sit together, they will ask what has Muhammad (pbuh) got to say on the end history? They are very intrigued. I always say to myself 'what have they got to do with Muhammad pbuh.' Something suspicious here.

Cos their educated folk know that he (PBUH) is the Final Messenger like they know their own sons...they just cannot admit it due to ego.

 

[messiach]

Unfortunately the opposite is not true. While they know the Prophet pbuh like their own sons, we on the opposite end have nothing idea about their history, their books and their context of understanding history. & neither are we willing to study. Jews are not just studious, hard workers, many of them are professionally very honest but they study other religions to keep a tap on evolving events. While we are comatosed. The Alims of islam have played by the greatest part in this ignorance. It is astonishing to note the alims of Islam cannot see the bogusness of paper money, which i agree with Dr Hosein. The bogus character of most our alims - not all, is glaringly obvious. It is an interesting and intriguing subject for a naive mind.

Cos their educated folk know that he (PBUH) is the Final Messenger like they know their own sons...they just cannot admit it due to ego.

 

[LeGenD]

Well, i am aware of atleast three signs, 1- gog&magog are surely in the quran, 2- smoke or dukhan is definitely there, 4- return of Issah is in quran. We of-course are not attacking anyone nor we should get into any such trap & that's where i feel eschatology can surely help. Eschatology as i understood, is 'study of end of history'. It is definitely not study of 'end of time'. These surely are two entirely different things. It is definitely an interesting subject.

Hmm.

Let us revisit each.

GOG and MAGOG:-

Gog and Magog are mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah al-Kahf and Surah al-Anbya.

Surah al-Kahf discloses a historic event in which Dhul-Qarnayn came across a settlement in a mountainous region during his journey. People of this settlement complained about corrupt elements known as God and Magog who were making their lives miserable and sought help of Dhul-Qarnayn in this matter.

They said, "O Dhul-Qarnayn, indeed Gog and Magog are [great] corrupters in the land. So may we assign for you an expenditure that you might make between us and them a barrier?" (Surah al-Kahf; verse 94)

Observation: Corruption of Gog and Magog is the key revelation here.

Dhul-Qarnayn was a genius and advised them to arrange sheets of metal and molten copper. They constructed a large wall of metal and poured molten copper over it; Gog and Magog were unable to breach it (imprisoned?). After this feat, Dhul-Qarnayn warned that this barrier will not last forever.

Followed by:

[Dhul-Qarnayn] said, "This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord comes, He will make it level, and ever is the promise of my Lord true." (Surah al-Kahf; verse 98)

Followed by:

And We will leave them that day surging over each other, and [then] the Horn will be blown, and We will assemble them in [one] assembly (Surah al-Kahf; verse 99).

Followed by:

And We will present Hell that Day to the Disbelievers, on display - (Surah al-Kahf; verse 100)

Observation: The barrier will eventually break and Gog and Magog will spread (corruption and disbelief will spread). The event commonly referred to as the Hour is hinted in verses 98 and 99 which will be established upon such people.

Now, we take a look at revelations in Surah al-Anbya:

And there is prohibition upon a city which We have destroyed that they will [ever] return (Surah al-Anbya; verse 95)

Observation: Destruction of a city is mentioned here in relation to Gog and Magog.

Followed by:

Until when Gog and Magog has been opened and they, from every elevation, descend (Surah al-Anbya; verse 96)

Followed by:

And [when] the true promise has approached; then suddenly the eyes of those who disbelieved will be staring [in horror, while they say], "O woe to us; we had been unmindful of this; rather, we were wrongdoers." (Surah al-Anbya; verse 97)

Observation: Verse 97 seems to be pointing towards occurrence of the promised event (the Hour) during which corrupt and disbelievers will be in distress and come to terms with the error of their ways but it will be too late for them.

So what can we learn from the above?

If you put all pieces of the puzzle together and apply some common sense, you will realize that no form of barrier can prevent corruption and/or disbelief (in one true God) from spreading because these are ideological elements (Gog and Magog). Even if you destroy entire cities filled with corrupt people (as hinted in verse 95 of Surah al-Anbya), you cannot eradicate the filth of Gog and Magog and they will re-surge at some point.

Conclusively, corruption and disbelief (Gog and Magog) will become a norm before the HOUR is established. Therefore, this revelation has come to pass in our lifetime but the HOUR is yet to be established.

Allah Almighty knows best.

----

SMOKE

We have revelations in Surah ad-Dhukan and Surah ar-Rahman in relation to SMOKE.

First, we check the revelations of Surah ad-Dhukan:

Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 10)

Followed by:

Covering the people; this is a painful torment. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 11)

Followed by:

[They will say], "Our Lord, remove from us the torment; indeed, we are believers." (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 12)

Followed by:

Indeed, We will remove the torment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief]. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 15)

Followed by:

The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 16)

Now, we check revelations in Surah ar-Rahman:

There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not defend yourselves. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 35)

Followed by:

And when the heaven is split open and becomes rose-colored like oil - (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 37)

Followed by:

Then on that Day none will be asked about his sin among men or jinn. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 39)

Followed by:

The criminals will be known by their marks, and they will be seized by the forelocks and the feet. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 41)

Followed by:

This is Hell, which the criminals deny. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 43)

Followed by:

They will go around between it and scalding water, heated [to the utmost degree]. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 44)

Observations:

Verses 10 and 11 of Surah ad-Dhukan and verse 35 of Surah ar-Rahman seem to refer to the same apocalyptic event. Following are the possibilities:-

Possibility 1 - Comet strike

About 65 million years ago, a comet with the diameter of 6 miles slammed into Earth, setting in motion an apocalyptic chain of events. Most notably, a thick layer of dust and soot (smoke) engulfed the Earth in a span of few days and completely blocked sunlight for 5 years straight.

Possibility 2 - Super volcanic activity (orchestrated by Global warming?)

Something of this sort: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/...mass-extinction-volcano-paleontology-science/

Both events have the potential to blanket the atmosphere of Earth with thick layers of dust and soot (smoke) that may block sunlight for a long time, trigger acidic rains, set environments to fire and orchestrate mass die-offs. This would usher into an era of great suffering for humans.

Verse 15 of Surah ad-Dhukan implies that the smoke will subside after a period of time (not completely?) and disbelievers will breath a sigh of relief but this relief won't last long. Another calamity will descend upon the Earth soon after:

Verse 16 of Surah ad-Dhukan and verse 37 of Surah al-Anbiya seem to refer to another apocalyptic event that will precede the SMOKE event. This event is most likely the HOUR that Allah Almighty warned us about.

NOTE: I am bit confused about verse 35 of Surah al-Anbiya; is it pinpointing the SMOKE event or is it pinpointing the HOUR event? Could be valid for both. Allah Almighty knows best.

Surah al-Qiyamah offers additional details of the HOUR event in which blinding of the sight is implied and both Sun and Moon are mentioned in the manner that the moon will assume a darker appearance and then the two will appear to join (sounds like a solar eclipse).

So when vision is dazzled (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 11)

And the moon darkens (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 12)

And the sun and the moon are joined, (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 13)

Man will say on that Day, "Where is the [place of] escape?" (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 14)

No! There is no refuge. (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 15)

If we concentrate on the verses (11 - 15) in Surah al-Qiyamah, verse 16 of Surah ad-Dhukan and verses 35, 37 and 44 of Surah al-Anbiya, put them together and apply common sense and/or scientific knowledge, two possibilities come to mind again:

Possibility 1 - SUPERFLARE

A devastating SUPERFLARE might engulf the Earth (already reeling from the effects of the SMOKE event earlier) during the course of a solar eclipse.

Sun can unleash a SUPERFLARE (a powerful Solar Storm). Scientific studies suggest that this is possible: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/could-earth-be-fried-superflare-sun

Possibility 2 - Comet strike (a major one)

About 3.26 billion years ago, a comet with the diameter of 23 miles slammed into Earth. It triggered a super Earthquake that lasted 30 minutes, boiled the waters and set the atmosphere on fire. Scale of devastation on the whole is difficult to fathom but descriptions in verses 35, 37 and 44 of Surah al-Anbiya seem to fit (collectively).

Allah Almighty knows best.

So what can we learn from the above?

Two apocalyptic events will occur in a sequence that will collectively bring about extinction of mankind; SMOKE event followed by the HOUR event. Earth would be an extremely harsh environment to inhabit in the aftermath (waters would be boiling); verse 43 of Surah ar-Rahman suggests that this HELL will be reserved for the corrupt and disbelievers. Conversely, believers will be sent to paradise.

Allah Almighty knows best.

----

Return of Hazrat Isa

Surah al-Nisa discloses that Allah Almighty rescued Hazrat Isa from the fate of crucification and another man (with resembling features) was crucified in the place of Hazrat Isa. Allah Almighty also pointed out in Surah ali-Imran that every individual will experience death.

We do not have direct confirmation but possibility cannot be ruled out.

Allah Almighty knows best.

 

[Lagay Raho]

I work for aviation industry which is 90% controlled by european jews. I meet them everyday. They say its a piece of crap created by socialist jacobites. I have not read it personally but if you have it, send it over. Eschatology is a uniquely interesting subject & jews for some reason are immensely interested in islamic eschatology. Whenever we sit together, they will ask what has Muhammad (pbuh) got to say on the end history? They are very intrigued. I always say to myself 'what have they got to do with Muhammad pbuh.' Something suspicious here.

i still have to finish it.this is the only link i could find
http://ddickerson.igc.org/The_Protocols_of_the_Learned_Elders_of_Zion.pdf

im not sure how much of this is true but this book so far is very very interesting to me

They Fit It Now
"The only statement I care to make about the Protocols is that they fit in with what is going on. They are sixteen years old and they have fitted the world situation up to this time. They fit it now.
Henry Ford in the New York World, February 17th, 1921

Too Terribly Real For Fiction
"Whosoever was the mind that conceived them possessed a knowledge of human nature, of history, and of statecraft which is dazzling in its brilliant completeness, and terrible in the objects to which it turns its power. It is too terribly real for fiction, too well sustained for speculation, to deep in its knowledge of the secret springs of life for forgery."
The Dearborn Independent, July 10th, 1920.

Protocol I The Basic Doctrine
Protocol II Economic Wars
Protocol III Methods of Conquest
Protocol IV Materialism Replace Religion
Protocol V Despotism and Modern Progress
Protocol VI Take-Over Technique
Protocol VII World-Wide Wars
Protocol VIII Provisional Government
Protocol IX Re-education
Protocol X Preparing for Power
Protocol XI The Totalitarian State
Protocol XII Control of the Press
Protocol XIII Distractions
Protocol XIV Assault on Religion
Protocol XV Ruthless Suppression
Protocol XVI Brainwashing
Protocol XVII Abuse of Authority
Protocol XVIII Arrest of Opponents
Protocol XIX Rulers and People
Protocol XX Financial Programme
Protocol XXI Loans and Credit
Protocol XXII Power of Gold
Protocol XXIII Instilling Obedience
Protocol XXIV Qualities of the Ruler

@TMA @messiach give it a try let me know what you think

 

[messiach]

Thankyou for sending protocols,will read it on weekend. Looks interesting.

i still have to finish it.this is the only link i could find
http://ddickerson.igc.org/The_Protocols_of_the_Learned_Elders_of_Zion.pdf

im not sure how much of this is true but this book so far is very very interesting to me

They Fit It Now
"The only statement I care to make about the Protocols is that they fit in with what is going on. They are sixteen years old and they have fitted the world situation up to this time. They fit it now.
Henry Ford in the New York World, February 17th, 1921

Too Terribly Real For Fiction
"Whosoever was the mind that conceived them possessed a knowledge of human nature, of history, and of statecraft which is dazzling in its brilliant completeness, and terrible in the objects to which it turns its power. It is too terribly real for fiction, too well sustained for speculation, to deep in its knowledge of the secret springs of life for forgery."
The Dearborn Independent, July 10th, 1920.

Protocol I The Basic Doctrine
Protocol II Economic Wars
Protocol III Methods of Conquest
Protocol IV Materialism Replace Religion
Protocol V Despotism and Modern Progress
Protocol VI Take-Over Technique
Protocol VII World-Wide Wars
Protocol VIII Provisional Government
Protocol IX Re-education
Protocol X Preparing for Power
Protocol XI The Totalitarian State
Protocol XII Control of the Press
Protocol XIII Distractions
Protocol XIV Assault on Religion
Protocol XV Ruthless Suppression
Protocol XVI Brainwashing
Protocol XVII Abuse of Authority
Protocol XVIII Arrest of Opponents
Protocol XIX Rulers and People
Protocol XX Financial Programme
Protocol XXI Loans and Credit
Protocol XXII Power of Gold
Protocol XXIII Instilling Obedience
Protocol XXIV Qualities of the Ruler

@TMA @messiach give it a try let me know what you think

Interesting. Ashkenazis or east european jews emigrated from the black sea area of caucuses. Interestingly, gog and magog also lived north of a barrier built between mountain ranges in the caucuses. Interesting co-incidence.

Hmm.

Let us revisit each.

GOG and MAGOG:-

Gog and Magog are mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah al-Kahf and Surah al-Anbya.

Surah al-Kahf discloses a historic event in which Dhul-Qarnayn came across a settlement in a mountainous region during his journey. People of this settlement complained about corrupt elements known as God and Magog who were making their lives miserable and sought help of Dhul-Qarnayn in this matter.

They said, "O Dhul-Qarnayn, indeed Gog and Magog are [great] corrupters in the land. So may we assign for you an expenditure that you might make between us and them a barrier?" (Surah al-Kahf; verse 94)

Observation: Corruption of Gog and Magog is the key revelation here.

Dhul-Qarnayn was a genius and advised them to arrange sheets of metal and molten copper. They constructed a large wall of metal and poured molten copper over it; Gog and Magog were unable to breach it (imprisoned?). After this feat, Dhul-Qarnayn warned that this barrier will not last forever.

Followed by:

[Dhul-Qarnayn] said, "This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord comes, He will make it level, and ever is the promise of my Lord true." (Surah al-Kahf; verse 98)

Followed by:

And We will leave them that day surging over each other, and [then] the Horn will be blown, and We will assemble them in [one] assembly (Surah al-Kahf; verse 99).

Followed by:

And We will present Hell that Day to the Disbelievers, on display - (Surah al-Kahf; verse 100)

Observation: The barrier will eventually break and Gog and Magog will spread (corruption and disbelief will spread). The event commonly referred to as the Hour is hinted in verses 98 and 99 which will be established upon such people.

Now, we take a look at revelations in Surah al-Anbya:

And there is prohibition upon a city which We have destroyed that they will [ever] return (Surah al-Anbya; verse 95)

Observation: Destruction of a city is mentioned here in relation to Gog and Magog.

Followed by:

Until when Gog and Magog has been opened and they, from every elevation, descend (Surah al-Anbya; verse 96)

Followed by:

And [when] the true promise has approached; then suddenly the eyes of those who disbelieved will be staring [in horror, while they say], "O woe to us; we had been unmindful of this; rather, we were wrongdoers." (Surah al-Anbya; verse 97)

Observation: Verse 97 seems to be pointing towards occurrence of the promised event (the Hour) during which corrupt and disbelievers will be in distress and come to terms with the error of their ways but it will be too late for them.

So what can we learn from the above?

If you put all pieces of the puzzle together and apply some common sense, you will realize that no form of barrier can prevent corruption and/or disbelief (in one true God) from spreading because these are ideological elements (Gog and Magog). Even if you destroy entire cities filled with corrupt people (as hinted in verse 95 of Surah al-Anbya), you cannot eradicate the filth of Gog and Magog and they will re-surge at some point.

Conclusively, corruption and disbelief (Gog and Magog) will become a norm before the HOUR is established. Therefore, this revelation has come to pass in our lifetime but the HOUR is yet to be established.

Allah Almighty knows best.

----

SMOKE

We have revelations in Surah ad-Dhukan and Surah ar-Rahman in relation to SMOKE.

First, we check the revelations of Surah ad-Dhukan:

Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 10)

Followed by:

Covering the people; this is a painful torment. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 11)

Followed by:

[They will say], "Our Lord, remove from us the torment; indeed, we are believers." (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 12)

Followed by:

Indeed, We will remove the torment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief]. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 15)

Followed by:

The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution. (Surah ad-Dhukan; verse 16)

Now, we check revelations in Surah ar-Rahman:

There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not defend yourselves. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 35)

Followed by:

And when the heaven is split open and becomes rose-colored like oil - (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 37)

Followed by:

This is Hell, which the criminals deny. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 43)

Followed by:

They will go around between it and scalding water, heated [to the utmost degree]. (Surah ar-Rahman; verse 44)

Observations:

Verses 10 and 11 of Surah ad-Dhukan and verse 35 of Surah ar-Rahman appear to be references of the same apocalyptic event. Following are the possibilities:-

Possibility 1 - Comet strike

Something of this sort: https://www.psi.edu/epo/ktimpact/ktimpact.html

Possibility 2 - Super volcanic activity (Global warming related?)

Something of this sort: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/...mass-extinction-volcano-paleontology-science/

Both events have the potential to blanket the atmosphere of Earth with thick layers of smoke (poisonous gases) that will block sunlight, unleash acidic rains and orchestrate mass die-offs. This would usher into an era of great suffering for humans.

Verse 15 of Surah ad-Dhukan implies that the smoke will subside to a certain extent after a period of time (not completely) and disbelievers will breath a sigh of relief but it won't last long. Another calamity will descend upon the Earth soon after:

Verse 16 of Surah ad-Dhukan and verse 37 of Surah al-Anbiya appear to be references of another apocalyptic event that will precede the SMOKE event. This one is most likely the HOUR that Allah Almighty warned us about.

Surah al-Qiyamah offers additional details of the HOUR event in which blinding of the sight is implied and both Sun and Moon are mentioned in the manner that the moon will assume a darker appearance and then the two will appear to join (sounds like a solar eclipse).

So when vision is dazzled (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 11)

And the moon darkens (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 12)

And the sun and the moon are joined, (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 13)

Man will say on that Day, "Where is the [place of] escape?" (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 14)

No! There is no refuge. (Surah al-Qiyamah; verse 15)

If we concentrate on the verses (11 - 15) in Surah al-Qiyamah, verse 16 of Surah ad-Dhukan and verse 37 of Surah al-Anbiya, put them together and apply common sense and/or scientific knowledge, a devastating SUPERFLARE comes to mind that would engulf the Earth (already reeling from the effects of the SMOKE event earlier) during the course of a solar eclipse.

Sun can unleash a SUPERFLARE (a powerful Solar Storm). Scientific studies suggest that this is possible: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/could-earth-be-fried-superflare-sun

So what can we learn from the above?

Two apocalyptic events will occur in a sequence that will collectively bring about extinction of mankind; SMOKE event followed by the HOUR event. Earth would be an extremely harsh environment to inhabit in the aftermath (waters would be boiling); verse 43 of Surah ar-Rahman suggests that this HELL will be reserved for the corrupt and disbelievers. Conversely, believers will be sent to paradise.

Allah Almighty knows best by the way.

----

Return of Hazrat Isa

Surah al-Nisa discloses that Allah Almighty rescued Hazrat Isa from the fate of crucification and another man (with resembling features) was crucified in the place of Hazrat Isa. Allah Almighty also pointed out in Surah ali-Imran that every individual will experience death.

We do not have direct confirmation but possibility cannot be ruled out.

Allah Almighty knows best.

 

[LeGenD]

Interesting. Ashkenazis or east european jews emigrated from the black sea area of caucuses. Interestingly, gog and magog also lived north of a barrier built between mountain ranges in the caucuses. Interesting co-incidence.

Check this analysis: http://ghayb.com/2016/08/where-is-the-wall-of-yajuj-wa-majuj-gog-magog/

It is a masterpiece for the subject in question.

Findings are strikingly similar to what is mentioned in the Holy Quran.

God and Magog were real tribes of mischievous people in history. However, Gog and Magog are also symbolic references to people who are corrupt and disbelievers who will be abundant during the End of Times (Honestly, this is already happening). These filthy people will not learn any lesson from the SMOKE event. Therefore, Allah Almighty will establish the HOUR in retribution.

Allah Almighty knows best. May he guide us all and grant us the ability to distinguish truthfulness from prevalent falsehoods.

I am trying to piece together revelation in the Holy Quran to figure out the big picture. I have updated my earlier response a bit.

 

[messiach]

I have had eastern european ashkenazi colleagues who 'proudly admit' being descendants of khazyr or khazar tribe. Khazyr or khazar tribes were one of the scythian tribes descending from gog&magog. Its not a secret anymore, they openly admit it. Khazyr or khazar tribes lived in the caucuses at the time of prophet Muhammad pbuh & the early caliphate. Qutaiba bin muslim and even before him, muslim military commanders had various skirmishes with them in the region of the caucuses.

Check this analysis: http://ghayb.com/2016/08/where-is-the-wall-of-yajuj-wa-majuj-gog-magog/

It is a masterpiece for the subject in question.

Findings are strikingly similar to what is mentioned in the Holy Quran.

God and Magog were real tribes of mischievous people in history. However, Gog and Magog are also symbolic references to people who are corrupt and disbelievers who will be abundant during the End of Times (Honestly, this is already happening). These filthy people will not learn any lesson from the SMOKE event. Therefore, Allah Almighty will establish the HOUR in retribution.

Allah Almighty knows best. May he guide us all and grant us the ability to distinguish truthfulness from prevalent falsehoods.

I am trying to piece together revelation in the Holy Quran to figure out the big picture. I have updated my earlier response a bit.

 

[TMA]

I hope he is wrong.

@messiach

@LeGenD

 

[Lagay Raho]

 

[messiach]

This fellow is intelligent. Pak must never involve itself in this stupid shia-sunni conflict.
That is hazardous.
Perhaps our military leadership is listening. Someone send this video to military high-ups.

I hope he is wrong.

@messiach

@LeGenD

 

[TMA]

This fellow is intelligent. Pak must never involve itself in this stupid shia-sunni conflict.
That is hazardous.
Perhaps our military leadership is listening. Someone send this video to military high-ups.

I hope the military leaders take heed of this...

 

[messiach]

I hope the military leaders take heed of this...

They must be listening.

 

[TMA]

They must be listening.

Yes but are they acting upon it...? That is the real question.

 

[Azadkashmir]

rothschild = usury/banks, rockfeller = GMO,VACCINES, George Soros = colour revolutions, feminsim, lgbt etc but they all are rothchild agents. it is mind boggling how they divided the world.

i wonder if chinese know bout mao , sidney shapiro, israel epstein = cultural revolution. this lso includes japan funded by these bankers.

read major jordan diary
western technology and soviet economic development.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Risale-i Nur:The Rays: The Fifth Ray: Nineteenth Matter: Regarding the Appearance of the Great Mahdi by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

In the narrations are various different prophecies about the Mahdi (May God be pleased with him), who is one of the signs of the end of time and will be from the Family of the Prophet. In fact, some scholars and saints stated long ago that he had appeared.

God knows best what is right, one interpretation of these various narrations is this: the Great Mahdi will have numerous functions. He will carry out duties in the world of politics, the world of religion, the world of government, and in the many spheres of the world of jihad. Similarly, since every century at a time of despair people are in need of a sort of Mahdi to strengthen their morale or for the possibility of a Mahdi appearing at that time to assist them, through Divine Mercy, every age or perhaps every century a sort of Mahdi has appeared from among the Prophet’s (PBUH) descendants, and preserved his forefather’s Shari‘a and revived his Sunna. The narrations about the Mahdi are various because Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) saw persons who would perform some of the Great Mahdi’s works; for example, the ‘Abbasid Mahdi in the world of politics, and Gawth al-A‘zam, Shah Naqshband, the four spiritual poles, and Twelve Imams in the world of religion. For this reason some of the people of reality said that he had already appeared. Anyway, since this matter has been explained in the Risale-i Nur, we refer discussion of it to that and here only say this:

There is no family in the world so mutually supportive, nor a tribe in such agreement, nor so enlightened a community or society as the family, tribe, community and society of the Prophet’s Family.

Yes, the Prophet’s Family has raised hundreds of sacred heroes, and produced thousands of spiritual leaders of the Umma, and has been nurtured with the leaven of the reality of the Qur’an and the light of belief and honour of Islam, and has thus been perfected. It is therefore totally reasonable that through reviving the Shari‘a of Muhammad (PBUH) and his Sunna and the reality of the Qur’an at the end of time, and proclaiming them and putting them into practice, they should display to the world the perfect justice and veracity of the Great Mahdi, their Commander-in-Chief. This is also both necessary and essential and demanded by the principles of human society.