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Conclusion
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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