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false Messiahs. In the past, some insane or greedy people have
claimed to be the Prophet Jesus (pbuh). Some circles have tried to
use these ignorant people to their advantage by making statements
to the effect that "the belief in the Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) second
coming inevitably creates false Messiahs." In this way, they sought
to slow down or even stop the preparations for his arrival.
However, no one can delay the arrival of this celebrated time
promised by Allah, because they just cannot comprehend the fact
that the emergence of false Messiahs is a sign of the Prophet Jesus'
(pbuh) imminent arrival. Many Bible verses refer to this, such as:
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to
him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and
what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will
come in my name, claiming: 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive
many." (Matthew 24:3-5)
At that time if anyone says to you: "Look, here is the Christ!" or
"There he is!" do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets
will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the
elect—if that were possible. See, I have told you ahead of time.
(Matthew 24:23-25)
The true believers will recognize the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) im-
mediately by his signs. His every move will be full of wisdom and
unique, and so distinguish him from all other people that he will
be recognizable without any need for proof. The false Messiahs'
desperate efforts to prove themselves will only expose them as
frauds.
In addition, the Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) deeds will be his proof.
He will deal a deadly blow to those atheist movements that seek to
spread irreligion and immorality. Since he will be guided by reve-