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detail is a sign of the coming of that holy period announced by the
Prophet Muhammad (saas), in other words the End Times.

Events In Muslim Lands Are a Sign of the End Times
The concept of the "End Times," may not be familiar to many peo-
ple, so it will be useful to offer a brief explanation. Islamic sources de-
scribe the End Times as being a time close to the Day of Judgment, a
time when the morality of the Qur'an will rule over the entire world. All
the necessary conditions will be satisfied to allow people to live in
peace and security. Bountifulness, growth and justice will replace all
the problems that have been faced in earlier periods. All forms of im-
morality, deceit and degeneracy will disappear. This will be a joyous
time, one longed for so long, when Qur'anic morality predominates.

Hadiths (sayings) of the Prophet (saas) contain detailed explana-
tions of what the End Times will be like. Many prominent Islamic schol-
ars have also made valuable statements on the subject. These indicate
that the world will first go through a period of terrible confusion and
tribulation, to be followed by a time when it is saved by turning to the
true religion, a time of plenty, when the benefits of technology can be
enjoyed by all, a time of great medical and scientific advances, a time of
superior art.
In the early days of the End Times, there will be a general degener-
ation caused by a number of philosophical systems that deny the exis-
tence of Allah. People will turn away from the true purpose behind
their creation, which will lead to a spiritual and psychological collapse.
Terrible disasters, such as wars, conflict and famine, will follow one
after another, and people will cry out, desperate to be saved from them.
The same thing applies to the conflicts taking place in Islamic lands.
Muslims who seek to live freely by their religion and abide by its tenets
are trying to survive in the face of great oppression, and women, chil-
dren and the elderly are being ruthlessly murdered. Anti-Islamic forces
which are terrorizing Muslims and trying to prevent the unification of
the Islamic world are increasing their levels of violence with every day.