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As we will see in detail in the coming chapters, the People of the Book
will see and recognize him, as well as become his Muslim followers while
he lives, and the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) will testify about their conduct in the

Hereafter. (Allah knows the truth.)
3) His return to Earth is mentioned in other verses, such as those giv-
en below:
When an example is made of the son of Mary, your people laugh uproari-
ously. They retort: "Who is better, then, our deities or him?" They only say
this to you for argument's sake. They are indeed a disputatious people. He
is only a servant on whom We bestowed Our blessing and whom We made
an example for the tribe of Israel. If We wished, We could appoint angels in
exchange for you to succeed you on Earth. (Surat az-Zukhruf: 57-60)
Allah then refers to him by a specific title, a Sign of the Hour:

He is a Sign of the Hour. Have no doubt about it. But follow me. This is a
straight path. (Surat az-Zukhruf: 61)
This verse clearly indicates that the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) will come
again, for he lived approximately six centuries before the Qur'anic revela-
tion. Thus, since his first life cannot be understood as a Sign of the Hour for
the Day of Judgment, he will return during the End Times, the period im-
mediately preceding that Day. (Allah knows the truth.)
4) Many other verses indicate this miraculous event. Among them are
the following:

When the angels said: "Mary, your Lord gives you good news of a Word
from Him. His name is the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, of high esteem in
this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near. He will speak
to people in the cradle and also when fully grown, and will be one of the
believers," she asked: "My Lord! How can I have a son when no man has
ever touched me?" He said: "It will be so." Allah creates whatever He wills.
When He decides on something, He just says to it, "Be!" and it is. He will
teach him the Book and Wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel. (Surah Al
'Imran: 45-48)

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