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about the return of the Prophet Jesus (pbuh)." However, we
now need to briefly mention what the Hanafi legal school

says about this event, as its founder, Imam Abu Hanifa,
heads the list of those who discuss it. In the final chapter of
his book Al-Fiqh al-Akbar, Abu Hanifa states:
The emergence of the antichrist and of Gog and Magog is
a reality; the rising of the Sun in the west is a reality; the
descent of Jesus, upon whom be peace, from the heavens
is a reality; and all of the other signs of the Day of Resur-
rection, as contained in the authentic traditions, are estab-
lished realities. 15
In his hadith, our Prophet (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace) informed us of such matters as the
Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) descent, his struggle, and what the
world will be like at that time. Each of these reports is good
news for all Muslims. For example, Prophet Muhammad
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that when

the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) returns to Earth, Muslims will
enjoy the honor of being his valuable helpers:
I swear to Allah, Who sent me as a true prophet, that of
course Jesus (pbuh), son of Maryam, will find in my com-
munity people to replace his disciples [when he returns
close to the period of the End Times]. 16
Of course, being his helpers is both a very good piece

of news and a major responsibility for true believers. All be-
lievers will sincerely wish to achieve such an honorable po-
sition.
At a time when the signs of the second coming are be-