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HOW CAN WE RECOGNISE

THE PROPHET JESUS (AS)?

Who Will Be Able to Recognise

the Prophet Jesus (as)?
t has been established in the light of the Qur'an, hadith and
the interpretations of Islamic scholars that the Prophet Jesus
I (as) did not die and was raised up to the Presence of Allah
and that he will indeed come back to earth. However, one ques-
tion remains: How will we recognise the Prophet Jesus (as) when
he comes back to the world and which of his attributes will make
him recognisable?
The Qur'an, either in the verses or in particular stories, pro-
vides us detailed information regarding the prophets' lives and
superior morality. Many common attributes of the prophets and
of the true believers are mentioned in the Qur'an. Accordingly,
referring to the Qur'an and the Sunnah, sincere believers can
identify these superior attributes and accordingly recognise the
Prophet Jesus (as).
However, very few people will recognise the Prophet Jesus
(as) when he returns, as stated by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi:

When the Prophet Jesus (as) comes, it is not necessary that everyone
should know him to be the true the Prophet Jesus (as). His elect and
those close to him will recognise him through the light of belief. It will