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              Indeed, for centuries, Islamic scholars have made very important
              comments regarding this event and have conveyed the type of envi-
              ronment that will exist during the End Times. The Bible also contains

              very clear descriptions of his second coming. For example, the
              Messiah will prevail over Earth: ... the God of Heaven will set up a
              kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another
              people." (Daniel 2:44); "... This same Jesus, who has been taken from
              you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him
              go into heaven." (Acts 1: 11)
                  It is striking that the revelations sent to the Jews, the Christians,
              and the Muslims to guide the faithful concur on Prophet Jesus' (pbuh)

              second coming. Although the Torah and the revelation given to
              Prophet Jesus (pbuh) were distorted, they include many explanations
              that agree with the Qur'an. It is possible that these explanations have
              been handed down to our time from the periods of their original rev-
              elation. (God knows best.)
                  If all of these signs and events are analyzed carefully, it becomes
              clear that only 15-20 years remain until Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) return.
              Maybe he has come already. This is a great news for humanity, and a
              source of great joy and zeal.
                  We need to keep in mind that Prophet Jesus (pbuh), a holy

              Messenger of God who was blessed with a miraculous birth, infancy,
              and life, also was honored with propethood. With the verse "... high
              esteem in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought
              near" (Surah Al `Imran, 3:45), God gives the good news of Paradise to
              this blessed Prophet (pbuh). For this reason, humanity must do its
              best to greet him upon his second coming. Even a person of limited
              means prepares for an ordinary guest several days before he comes by
              cleaning his house, thinking of ways to make his guest as comfortable





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