About 400 billion gallons water is used worldwide each day.
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The moon is one million times drier than the Gobi Desert.
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Earth travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour.
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From a distance, Earth would be the brightest ofthe 9 planets. This is
because sunlight is reflected by the planet's water.
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Asia Continent is covered 30% of the total earth land area, but
represent 60% of the world's population.
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The Persian Gulf is the warmest sea. In the summer its temperature
reaches 35.6 degrees centigrade.
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Sunlight can penetrate clean ocean water to a depth of 240 feet.
573 Ratings
The world's deadliest recorded earthquake occurred in 1557 in central
China, more than 830,000 people were killed.
611 Ratings
Only 3% water of the earth is fresh, rest 97% salted. Of that 3%, over
2% is frozen in ice sheets and glaciers. Means less than 1% fresh
water is found in lakes, rivers andunderground.
649 Ratings
Louisiana loses about 30 square miles (78 square kilometers) of land
each year to coastal erosion, hurricanes, other natural and human
causes and a thing called subsidence, which means sinking.
681 Ratings
The total surface area of the Earth is 197 million square miles.
672 Ratings
Angel Falls in Venezuela isthe worlds highest waterfall, The water of
Falls drops 3,212 feet (979 meters).
383 Ratings
The deepest depth in the ocean is 36,198 feet (6.9 miles or 11
kilometers) atthe Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean well south of
Japan near the Mariana Islands.
489 Ratings
The word "Arctic" comes from the ancient Greek Arktikos, or "country
of the great bear." Though the Greeks had no knowledge of the polar
bear, they named the region after the constellation Ursus Major,the
Great Bear, found in the Northern Sky.
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In 1934, a gust of wind reached 371 km/h on Mount Washington in New
Hampshire, USA.
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About 540 volcanoes on land are known. No one knows how many undersea
volcanoes haveerupted through history.
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A huge underground river runs underneath the Nile, with six times more
water than the river above.
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Average 100 lightning strikes occur worldwide every second.
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Earth is tipped at 23 and 1/2 degrees in orbit. Thataxis is what
causes our seasons.
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Earth's atmosphere is actually about 80 percentnitrogen. Most of the
restis oxygen, with tiny amounts of other stuff thrown in.
383 Ratings
The deepest hole ever made by humans is in Kola Peninsula in Russia,
was completed in 1989, creating a hole 12,262 meters (7.6 miles) deep.
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Each winter there are about 1 septillion (1, 000,000, 000, 000, 000,
000, 000, 000 or a trillion trillion) snow crystals that drop from the
sky.
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The hottest planet in the solar system is Venus, with an estimated
surface temperature of 864 F (462 C).
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Each Wonder (in 7 wonders) has its own intrigue. Historian agree that
the Pyramids stood the test of time, the Lighthouse is the only Wonder
that has a practical secular use, and the Temple of Artemis was the
most beautiful ofall Wonders.
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Groundwater comprises a30 times greater volume than all freshwater
lakes,and more than 3,000 times what's in the world's streams and
rivers at any given time.
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The Arctic stays black andfiercely cold for months on end. In the High
Arctic, the sun sets in October and does not riseagain until late
February.
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The sunrays reached at the earth in 8 minutes & 3 seconds.
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The Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall (979
meters / 3212 ft.), three times the size of the EiffelTower.
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The gravity on Mars is 38% of that found on Earth. So a 100 pounds
person on Earth would weigh 38 pounds on Mars.
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Only 11 percent of the earth's surface is used to grow food.
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The industrial complex ofCubatao in Brazil is known as the Valley of
Death because its pollution has destroyed the trees and rivers nearby.
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The greatest tide change on earth occurs in the Bay of Fundy. The
difference between low tide and high tide can beas great as 54 ft. 6
in. (16.6 meters).
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One-tenth of the Earth's surface is always under the cover of ice. And
almost 90 per cent of thatice is to be found in the continent of
Antarctica.
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The largest recorded snowflake was 15in wideand 8in thick. It fell in
Montana in 1887.
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American Roy Sullivan has been struck by lighting a record seven times.
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The blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, is the largest known animal
ever to have livedon sea or land. Individuals can reach more than 110
feet and weigh nearly 200 tons, more than the weight of 50 adult
elephants.
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Antarctica is the highest, driest, and coldest continent on Earth.
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The age of the earth is Loudly proclaimed by thescientific
establishment of evolution believers and the mass media as being
around 4.6 billion years old.
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The most dangerous animal in the world is thecommon housefly. Because
of their habits ofvisiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases
than any other animal.
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The largest eggs in the world are laid by a shark.
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Earth's oceans are an average of 2 Miles deep
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The temperature of Earth increases about 36 degrees Fahrenheit (20
degrees Celsius) for everykilometer (about 0.62 miles) you go down.
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Monaco is the Highest Density Country of the world, 16,205 people per
square k.m. live in Monaco.
264 Ratings
The water that falls on a single acre of land during one inch of
rainfall, it would weigh 113 tons that is 226,000 pounds.
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Life began in the seas 3.1 billion to 3.4 billion yearsago. Land
dwellers appeared 400 million years ago, a relatively recent point in
the geologic time line.
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Rain has never been recorded in some parts of the Atacama Desert in Chile.
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The people who live on Tristan da Cunha are over2,000km (about 1,300
miles) from their nearest neighbours on the island of St. Helena.
That's nearly as far as Moscow isfrom London.
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The Earth is the densest major body in the solar system.
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The Peregrine Falcon around 200mph (320 km/h) is the fastest bird on
the planet, the top speed recorded is 242.3mph (390 km/h).
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The flower with the world's largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii.
This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can grow
to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds.
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About 70% of the world's fresh water is stored as glacial ice.
178 Ratings
Blue whales are found throughout the world's oceans, the lifespan is
estimated to be 80 years& population is between 1300 & 2000 only, its
dangerously low.
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El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit
(57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 - the hottest ever measured.
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A 1960 Chilean earthquake was the strongest earthquake in recent
times, which occurred off the coast, had a magnitude of 9.6 and broke
a fault more than 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) long.
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Total fertility rate of the world is 2.59 children born/woman. Niger
is 7.46 (highest), India is 2.73, US is 2.09 & Hong Kong is 0.95 only
(Lowest).
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There is no land at all at the North Pole, only ice on top of sea. The
Arctic Ocean has about 12 million sq km of floating ice and has the
coldest winter temperature of -34 degrees centigrade.
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The world's windiest place is Commonwealth Bay, Antartica with
windsregularly exceeding 150 miles per hour.
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The coldest temperature ever measured on Earth was -129 Fahrenheit
(-89 Celsius) at Vostok, Antarctica, on July 21, 1983.
205 Ratings
At least 1,000 million grams, or roughly 1,000 tons of material (dust)
enters the atmosphere every year and makes its way to Earths surface.
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The Antarctic ice sheet is 3-4 km thick, covers 13 million sq km and
has temperatures as low as -70 degrees centigrade.
195 Ratings
The highest temperature produced in a laboratory was 920,000,000 F
(511,000,000 C) at the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor in Princeton, NJ,
USA.
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The distance from the surface of Earth to the center is about 3,963
miles (6,378 kilometers).
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Baikal Lake in Russian Fed. is the deepest lake (5315 ft) in the world.
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Lake Bosumtwi in Ghana formed in a hollow madeby a meteorite.
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About 20 to 30 volcanoes erupt each year, mostly under the sea.
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Continents are typically defined as landmasses made of low-density
rockthat essentially floats on the molten material below. Greenland
fits thisdescription.
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The Pacific Ocean has an average depth of 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers).
176 Ratings
In 1783 an Icelandic eruption threw up enough dust to temporarily
block out thesun over Europe.
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Tibet is the highest country in the world. Its average height above
sea level is 4500 meters.
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Nearly 70 percent of the Earth's fresh-water supply is locked up in
theicecaps of Antarctica and Greenland. The remaining fresh-water
supply exists in the atmosphere, streams, lakes, or groundwater and
accounts for a mere 1 percent of the Earth's total.
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Luxembourg is the richest country of the world, the gross national
product (GNP) of Luxembourg is $45,360.
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The warmest sea in the world is the Red Sea, where temperatures range
from 68 degrees to87.8 degrees F depending upon which part you
measure.
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The lowest dry point on earth is the Dead Sea in the Middle East is
about 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level.
159 Ratings
Total fertility rate of the world is 2.59 children born/woman.
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The origin of the word"volcano" is derives from Vulcan, the Roman god offire.
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The largest meteorite crater in the world is in Winslow, Arizona. It
is 4,150 feet across and 150feet deep.
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Lake Baikal is about 20 million years old and contains 20 percent of
Earth's fresh liquid water.
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Chile (Africa) is the driest place on Earth, gets just 0.03 inches
(0.76 millimeters) of rain per year.
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The oceans contain 99 percent of the living space on the planet.
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Shanghai, China is the largest city by population(13.3 million) in the world.
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About one-third surface of the Earth's land is desert.
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The Largest Ocean of the World is the Pacific Ocean(155,557,000 sq
km), It covers nearly one-third of the Earth's surface.
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Earth is the only planet on which water can exist in liquid form on the surface.
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Earth is referred to as theBLUE PLANET. Because from space, the oceans
combined with our atmosphere make our planet look blue.
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The EARTH has over 1,200,000 species of animals, 300,000 species of
plants & 100,000 other species.
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Mars days are 24 hours and 37 minutes long, compared to 23 hours,
56minutes on Earth.
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Global Positioning System(GPS) is the only system today that can show
yourexact position on the Earth anytime, in any weather, no matter
where you are!
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The red planet "Mars" takes 687 Earth-days to go around the Sun,
compared to 365 days forEarth.
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Laika (dog) became the world's first space traveler. Russian
scientists sent the small animal aloft in an artificial earth
satellite in1957.
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English is the second most spoken language (Native speakers 512
million) & the first is Chinese Mandarin (more then 1 billion
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Guinness World Recordwith Coins
Philippine civic groups and charities lined up almost 73 kilometres
(45 miles) of coins recently ina bid to set a new Guinness World
Record and build schools for the poor.
Volunteers lay down sets of 25-centavo coins in an attempt to break
the Guinness World Record on the longest line of coins, now held by
the United States at 64.8 km (39 miles), at the Quirino Grandstand in
Manila November 30, 2011. Some 3.5 million pieces of 25-centavo coins
werecollected to complete a record breaking 70km (43 miles).
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(45 miles) of coins recently ina bid to set a new Guinness World
Record and build schools for the poor.
Volunteers lay down sets of 25-centavo coins in an attempt to break
the Guinness World Record on the longest line of coins, now held by
the United States at 64.8 km (39 miles), at the Quirino Grandstand in
Manila November 30, 2011. Some 3.5 million pieces of 25-centavo coins
werecollected to complete a record breaking 70km (43 miles).
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The Well of Zamzam
The Well of Zamzam is a well located within the Masjid al Haram in
Mecca,Saudi Arabia, 20 meters east of the Kaaba, the holiest place in
Islam. According to Islamic tradition it was a miraculously- generated
source of water, which began thousands of years ago when Ibraham's
infant son was thirsty and kept crying for water and was kicking at
the ground when water gushed out. Millions of pilgrims visit the well
each year while performing the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages, in order to
drink its water. By Saudi law, the water cannot be sold outside ofthe
kingdom, but because of strong demand there is a thriving market in
fake Zamzam water in other countries.
Here are some interesting facts about Zamzam:
The Zamzam well was excavated by hand, and is about 30 metres deep and
1.08 to 2.66 metres in diameter.
It started 4000 yrs ago.
Zamzam water has no colour or smell, but it hasa distinct taste, and
its pHis 7.9-8.0, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent.
Never dried since then.
Never changed the taste, no Algea or plant growthin the pond, thus no
disease caused.
It taps groundwater fromthe wadi alluvium and some from the bedrock.
Originally water from thewell was drawn via ropesand buckets, but
today the well itself is in a basement room where it can be seen
behind glass panels (visitors are not allowed to enter). Electricpumps
draw the water, which is available throughout the Masjid via water
fountains and dispensing containers near the Tawaf area.
The water level is 3.23 metres (about 10.59 ft) below the surface.
This small pond provides water to millions of people through heavy
motors pulling 8000 litres/second for more than a 24 hour period
showed a drop in water level from 3.23 metres below surface to 12.72
metres and then to 13.39 metres, after which the water level stopped
receding. When pumpingstopped, the water level recovered to 3.9 metres
below surface only 11 minutes later. This data shows that the aquifer
feeding the well seems torecharge from rock fractures in neighbouring
mountainsaround Mecca.
It was tested by European Laboratories & declared fit for drinking.
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Mecca,Saudi Arabia, 20 meters east of the Kaaba, the holiest place in
Islam. According to Islamic tradition it was a miraculously- generated
source of water, which began thousands of years ago when Ibraham's
infant son was thirsty and kept crying for water and was kicking at
the ground when water gushed out. Millions of pilgrims visit the well
each year while performing the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages, in order to
drink its water. By Saudi law, the water cannot be sold outside ofthe
kingdom, but because of strong demand there is a thriving market in
fake Zamzam water in other countries.
Here are some interesting facts about Zamzam:
The Zamzam well was excavated by hand, and is about 30 metres deep and
1.08 to 2.66 metres in diameter.
It started 4000 yrs ago.
Zamzam water has no colour or smell, but it hasa distinct taste, and
its pHis 7.9-8.0, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent.
Never dried since then.
Never changed the taste, no Algea or plant growthin the pond, thus no
disease caused.
It taps groundwater fromthe wadi alluvium and some from the bedrock.
Originally water from thewell was drawn via ropesand buckets, but
today the well itself is in a basement room where it can be seen
behind glass panels (visitors are not allowed to enter). Electricpumps
draw the water, which is available throughout the Masjid via water
fountains and dispensing containers near the Tawaf area.
The water level is 3.23 metres (about 10.59 ft) below the surface.
This small pond provides water to millions of people through heavy
motors pulling 8000 litres/second for more than a 24 hour period
showed a drop in water level from 3.23 metres below surface to 12.72
metres and then to 13.39 metres, after which the water level stopped
receding. When pumpingstopped, the water level recovered to 3.9 metres
below surface only 11 minutes later. This data shows that the aquifer
feeding the well seems torecharge from rock fractures in neighbouring
mountainsaround Mecca.
It was tested by European Laboratories & declared fit for drinking.
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The Pleasures of Paradise
The reality of Paradise is something which peoplewill never be able to
understand until they actually enter it, but Godhas shown us glimpses
of it in the Quran. He has described it as a place essentially
different to the life of this world, both in the very nature and
purposeof life, as well as the types of delights which people will
enjoy therein. The Quran tells people about Paradise, which God
offers to them, describes its great blessings, and proclaims its
beauties to everyone. It informs people that Paradise is one of two
ways of life prepared forthem in the afterworld, and that every good
thing will be theirs in Paradise to a degree that surpasses our
present ability to imagine. It also shows that Paradise is a place
where all blessings have been created perfectly and where people will
be offered everything their souls and hearts will desire, and that
people will be far removed from want and need, anxiety or
sadness,sorrow and regret. Every kind of beauty andblessing exists in
Paradise and will be revealed with a perfection never seen orknown
before. God has prepared such blessings there as a gift, and
thesewill be offered only to people with whom He is pleased.
But what is the nature ofthese delights in Paradise, and how will itbe
different from the delights of this world? We will try to highlight
afew of these differences.
Pure delight without pain and suffering
While people in this world experience some delight, they also face
much toil and suffering. If one was to scrutinize the life which they
live, they will find that the amount of hardship theyface is much more
than the ease and comfort. Asfor the life of the Hereafter, there
will be no hardship nor suffering in it, and people will live therein
in pure joy and delight. All the causes of sorrow, pain and suffering
which people experience in this life will be absent in the Hereafter.
Let's take a look at some of these causes.
Wealth
When one thinks of success in this life, they usually conjure the
image of big houses, fine jewelry and clothing, and expensive cars;
financial stability is seen to be the key to a happy life. To most
people, success is inseparably related to wealth, even though thisis
the furthest from the truth. How many times have we seen the
wealthiest of people living such miserable lives, that it sometimes
even leads them to commit suicide! Wealth is something which humans
in their very nature desire at any cost, and this desire has been
created for a great and wise purpose. When this desire is not
satiated, it causes some extent of grief in a person. For this
reason, God has promised the inhabitants of Paradise that they will
have all that they imagined as far as wealth and belongings are
concerned, both for those who were extremely poor, experiencing even
hunger and thirst, to those well-to-do but who desired even more. God
gives us a glimpse of this when he says:
"… there will be there allthat the souls could desire, all that the
eyes could delight in …" (Quran 43:71)
"Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent forth (good deeds)
in days past!" (Quran 69:24)
"… They will be adorned therein with bracelets ofgold, and they will
wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade. They will recline
therein on raised thrones. How good [is] the recompense! How
beautiful a couch [is there] to recline on!" (Quran 18:31)
Disease and Death
Another cause of pain and suffering in this life is the death of a
loved one or disease, which are both non-existent in Paradise. None
will feel any sickness or pain in Paradise. The Prophet Muhammad, may
the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said about the people of
Paradise:
"They will never fall ill, blow their noses or spit."( Saheeh Al-Bukhari )
None will die in Paradise. All shall live eternally enjoying the
pleasures therein. The Prophet Muhammad saidthat a caller will call
out in Paradise when peopleenter it:
"Indeed may you be healthy and never be sick again, may you live and
never die again, may you be young and never grow feeble again, may you
enjoy, and never feel sorrow and regret again." ( Saheeh Muslim )
Social Relationships
As for the remorse felt due to a rift in personal relationships,
people will never hear any evil or hurting comments or speech in
Paradise. Theywill only hear good words and words of peace. God
says:
"They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin. But only
the saying of: Peace! Peace!" (Quran 56:25-26)
There will be no enmity between people nor ill-feelings:
"And We shall remove from their breasts any (mutual) hatred or senseof
injury (which they had, if at all, in the life ofthis world)…" (Quran
7:43)
The Prophet said:
"There will be no hatred or resentment among them, their hearts will
be as one, and they will glorify God, morning and evening." ( Saheeh
Al-Bukhari )
People will have the bestof companions in the Hereafter, who were also
the best people in the world:
"And whoever obeys God and the Messenger –those will be with the ones
upon whom God has bestowed favor – of the prophets, the steadfast
affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are
those as companions!" (Quran 4:69)
The hearts of the people of Paradise will be pure, their speech will
be good, their deeds righteous. There will be no hurtful, upsetting,
offensive or provocative talk there, for Paradise isfree of all
worthless words and deeds. If we were to discuss all the causes for
anguish in this life, we would surelyfind its absence or opposite to
be true in Paradise.
The Pleasures of Paradise (part 2 of 2)
The Eternalness of the Hereafter
The Pleasures of this world are transient whilst the joys of the
hereafter are lasting andeternal. In this life whena person enjoys
something, it is only a short while before they get bored with it and
proceed to search for something they feel is better, or they may not
feel a need for it altogether. As for the delights of Paradise, a
person will never feel bored with anything, but rather, its goodness
will increase each time they indulge in it.
Also, the life of this world is very short. Humans only live on this
earth for a short while, and very few people reach the age of seventy.
"…Say: Short is the enjoyment of this world. The Hereafter is (far)
better for him who fearsGod…" (Quran 4:77)
As for Paradise, people will live forever. God says:
"…its provision is eternaland so is its shade…" (Quran 13:35)
"What is with you must vanish, and what is with God will endure …" (Quran 16:96)
"(It will be said to them):This is Our Provision, which will never
finish" (Quran 38:54)
Superior Delights
The delights of the people of Paradise, such as their clothing, food,
drink, jewelry and palaces, will be far superior to their counterparts
in this world. There is in fact no room for comparison,as even the
smallest space in Paradise is better than this world and all that is
in it. The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be
uponhim, said:
"The space of the bow ofany one of you in Paradise is better than all
that the sun rises upon" ( Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh 3/85, no. 5615)
Free from all Impurities
Paradise is free from all the impurities of this world. Eating and
drinking in this life results in the need for excretion and its
associated unpleasant odors. If a person drinkswine in this world, he
loses his mind. Women in this world menstruateand give birth, which
are sources of pain and hurt. Paradise is free from all of these
discomforts: its people will not urinate, defecate, spit or suffer
from catarrh. The wine of Paradise, as describedby its Creator, is:
"Crystal-white, delicious to those who drink (thereof), free from
intoxication, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom" (Quran
37:46-47)
The water of Paradise does not become brackish, and its milk never
changes in flavor:
"…rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of which the taste
never changes…" (Quran 47:15)
The women of Paradise are pure and free from menstruation, postnatal
bleeding and all the other impurities suffered by women in this world,
and all are free from stool and feces. God says:
"…and they shall have therein purified mates…" (Quran 2:25)
The prophet answered a person when they asked how the people of
Paradise will relieve themselves:
"They relieve themselvesby perspiring through their skins, and its
fragrance will be that of musk, and all stomachs will have become
lean." ( ibn Hibbaan )
What we have mentioned has been a mere comparison in order to
understand the nature of Paradise, but as God said, its delights are
truly hidden:
"No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy, as a reward for
what they used to do." (Quran 32:17)
Paradise: There is Nothing Like It
The delights of Paradise surpass the imagination and defy description.
They are like nothing known to the people of this world; no matter
how advanced we may become, what we achieve is as nothing in
comparison with the joys of the Hereafter. As is mentioned in several
reports, there is nothing like Paradise:
"It is sparkling light, aromatic plants, a lofty palace, a flowing
river, ripe fruit, a beautiful wife and abundant clothing, in an
eternal abode of radiant joy, in beautiful soundly-constructed high
houses". ( Ibn Maajah, Ibn Hibbaan )
The Sahabah asked the Prophet about the buildings of Paradise and he
replied with a wonderful description:
"Bricks of gold and silver, and mortar of fragrant musk, pebbles of
pearl and sapphire, and soil of saffron. Whoever enters it is filled
with joy and will never feel miserable; he will live there forever and
never die; their clothes will never wear out and their youth will
never fade." ( Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi, ad-Daarimee )
God says:
"And when you look there (in Paradise) you will see a delight (that
cannot be imagined), and a great dominion." (Quran 76:20)
What God has kept hidden from us the delights of Paradise is beyond
our ability to comprehend. The Prophet said that God said:
"I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard
and no human heart canimagine." Recite if you wish:
"No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for
what they used to do." (Quran 32:17)
In another report:
"Never mind what God has told you; what He has not told you is even
greater." ( Saheeh Muslim )
In other articles, we will attempt to mention some of the specific
details of Paradise and the delights therein described to us by God
and His last Prophet.
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understand until they actually enter it, but Godhas shown us glimpses
of it in the Quran. He has described it as a place essentially
different to the life of this world, both in the very nature and
purposeof life, as well as the types of delights which people will
enjoy therein. The Quran tells people about Paradise, which God
offers to them, describes its great blessings, and proclaims its
beauties to everyone. It informs people that Paradise is one of two
ways of life prepared forthem in the afterworld, and that every good
thing will be theirs in Paradise to a degree that surpasses our
present ability to imagine. It also shows that Paradise is a place
where all blessings have been created perfectly and where people will
be offered everything their souls and hearts will desire, and that
people will be far removed from want and need, anxiety or
sadness,sorrow and regret. Every kind of beauty andblessing exists in
Paradise and will be revealed with a perfection never seen orknown
before. God has prepared such blessings there as a gift, and
thesewill be offered only to people with whom He is pleased.
But what is the nature ofthese delights in Paradise, and how will itbe
different from the delights of this world? We will try to highlight
afew of these differences.
Pure delight without pain and suffering
While people in this world experience some delight, they also face
much toil and suffering. If one was to scrutinize the life which they
live, they will find that the amount of hardship theyface is much more
than the ease and comfort. Asfor the life of the Hereafter, there
will be no hardship nor suffering in it, and people will live therein
in pure joy and delight. All the causes of sorrow, pain and suffering
which people experience in this life will be absent in the Hereafter.
Let's take a look at some of these causes.
Wealth
When one thinks of success in this life, they usually conjure the
image of big houses, fine jewelry and clothing, and expensive cars;
financial stability is seen to be the key to a happy life. To most
people, success is inseparably related to wealth, even though thisis
the furthest from the truth. How many times have we seen the
wealthiest of people living such miserable lives, that it sometimes
even leads them to commit suicide! Wealth is something which humans
in their very nature desire at any cost, and this desire has been
created for a great and wise purpose. When this desire is not
satiated, it causes some extent of grief in a person. For this
reason, God has promised the inhabitants of Paradise that they will
have all that they imagined as far as wealth and belongings are
concerned, both for those who were extremely poor, experiencing even
hunger and thirst, to those well-to-do but who desired even more. God
gives us a glimpse of this when he says:
"… there will be there allthat the souls could desire, all that the
eyes could delight in …" (Quran 43:71)
"Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent forth (good deeds)
in days past!" (Quran 69:24)
"… They will be adorned therein with bracelets ofgold, and they will
wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade. They will recline
therein on raised thrones. How good [is] the recompense! How
beautiful a couch [is there] to recline on!" (Quran 18:31)
Disease and Death
Another cause of pain and suffering in this life is the death of a
loved one or disease, which are both non-existent in Paradise. None
will feel any sickness or pain in Paradise. The Prophet Muhammad, may
the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said about the people of
Paradise:
"They will never fall ill, blow their noses or spit."( Saheeh Al-Bukhari )
None will die in Paradise. All shall live eternally enjoying the
pleasures therein. The Prophet Muhammad saidthat a caller will call
out in Paradise when peopleenter it:
"Indeed may you be healthy and never be sick again, may you live and
never die again, may you be young and never grow feeble again, may you
enjoy, and never feel sorrow and regret again." ( Saheeh Muslim )
Social Relationships
As for the remorse felt due to a rift in personal relationships,
people will never hear any evil or hurting comments or speech in
Paradise. Theywill only hear good words and words of peace. God
says:
"They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin. But only
the saying of: Peace! Peace!" (Quran 56:25-26)
There will be no enmity between people nor ill-feelings:
"And We shall remove from their breasts any (mutual) hatred or senseof
injury (which they had, if at all, in the life ofthis world)…" (Quran
7:43)
The Prophet said:
"There will be no hatred or resentment among them, their hearts will
be as one, and they will glorify God, morning and evening." ( Saheeh
Al-Bukhari )
People will have the bestof companions in the Hereafter, who were also
the best people in the world:
"And whoever obeys God and the Messenger –those will be with the ones
upon whom God has bestowed favor – of the prophets, the steadfast
affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are
those as companions!" (Quran 4:69)
The hearts of the people of Paradise will be pure, their speech will
be good, their deeds righteous. There will be no hurtful, upsetting,
offensive or provocative talk there, for Paradise isfree of all
worthless words and deeds. If we were to discuss all the causes for
anguish in this life, we would surelyfind its absence or opposite to
be true in Paradise.
The Pleasures of Paradise (part 2 of 2)
The Eternalness of the Hereafter
The Pleasures of this world are transient whilst the joys of the
hereafter are lasting andeternal. In this life whena person enjoys
something, it is only a short while before they get bored with it and
proceed to search for something they feel is better, or they may not
feel a need for it altogether. As for the delights of Paradise, a
person will never feel bored with anything, but rather, its goodness
will increase each time they indulge in it.
Also, the life of this world is very short. Humans only live on this
earth for a short while, and very few people reach the age of seventy.
"…Say: Short is the enjoyment of this world. The Hereafter is (far)
better for him who fearsGod…" (Quran 4:77)
As for Paradise, people will live forever. God says:
"…its provision is eternaland so is its shade…" (Quran 13:35)
"What is with you must vanish, and what is with God will endure …" (Quran 16:96)
"(It will be said to them):This is Our Provision, which will never
finish" (Quran 38:54)
Superior Delights
The delights of the people of Paradise, such as their clothing, food,
drink, jewelry and palaces, will be far superior to their counterparts
in this world. There is in fact no room for comparison,as even the
smallest space in Paradise is better than this world and all that is
in it. The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be
uponhim, said:
"The space of the bow ofany one of you in Paradise is better than all
that the sun rises upon" ( Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh 3/85, no. 5615)
Free from all Impurities
Paradise is free from all the impurities of this world. Eating and
drinking in this life results in the need for excretion and its
associated unpleasant odors. If a person drinkswine in this world, he
loses his mind. Women in this world menstruateand give birth, which
are sources of pain and hurt. Paradise is free from all of these
discomforts: its people will not urinate, defecate, spit or suffer
from catarrh. The wine of Paradise, as describedby its Creator, is:
"Crystal-white, delicious to those who drink (thereof), free from
intoxication, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom" (Quran
37:46-47)
The water of Paradise does not become brackish, and its milk never
changes in flavor:
"…rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of which the taste
never changes…" (Quran 47:15)
The women of Paradise are pure and free from menstruation, postnatal
bleeding and all the other impurities suffered by women in this world,
and all are free from stool and feces. God says:
"…and they shall have therein purified mates…" (Quran 2:25)
The prophet answered a person when they asked how the people of
Paradise will relieve themselves:
"They relieve themselvesby perspiring through their skins, and its
fragrance will be that of musk, and all stomachs will have become
lean." ( ibn Hibbaan )
What we have mentioned has been a mere comparison in order to
understand the nature of Paradise, but as God said, its delights are
truly hidden:
"No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy, as a reward for
what they used to do." (Quran 32:17)
Paradise: There is Nothing Like It
The delights of Paradise surpass the imagination and defy description.
They are like nothing known to the people of this world; no matter
how advanced we may become, what we achieve is as nothing in
comparison with the joys of the Hereafter. As is mentioned in several
reports, there is nothing like Paradise:
"It is sparkling light, aromatic plants, a lofty palace, a flowing
river, ripe fruit, a beautiful wife and abundant clothing, in an
eternal abode of radiant joy, in beautiful soundly-constructed high
houses". ( Ibn Maajah, Ibn Hibbaan )
The Sahabah asked the Prophet about the buildings of Paradise and he
replied with a wonderful description:
"Bricks of gold and silver, and mortar of fragrant musk, pebbles of
pearl and sapphire, and soil of saffron. Whoever enters it is filled
with joy and will never feel miserable; he will live there forever and
never die; their clothes will never wear out and their youth will
never fade." ( Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi, ad-Daarimee )
God says:
"And when you look there (in Paradise) you will see a delight (that
cannot be imagined), and a great dominion." (Quran 76:20)
What God has kept hidden from us the delights of Paradise is beyond
our ability to comprehend. The Prophet said that God said:
"I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard
and no human heart canimagine." Recite if you wish:
"No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for
what they used to do." (Quran 32:17)
In another report:
"Never mind what God has told you; what He has not told you is even
greater." ( Saheeh Muslim )
In other articles, we will attempt to mention some of the specific
details of Paradise and the delights therein described to us by God
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Muslim Women’s reward in paradise
We were asked this question a number of months ago and we gavewhat we
thought was a reasonable answer but it has now become clear that more
explanation is needed. What was the question? What is the reward of
Muslim womenin paradise?
Partly due to the inflated responses of some men, we have been
compelled to write about this issue and I shall endeavour to clarify
any misconceptions. Some men seem to think that it is absolutely fine
to boastabout the reward that they will get in paradise then put down
any females by assuming thatthere reward is little. They say that they
are going to get seventy two virgins and the woman will receive very
little reward. A woman who asked us this question almost questioned if
there was any reward forwomen in paradise. This came as a shock to us
andwe had to start to search to find answers.
Ponder these Quranic passages:
"Men who surrender unto Allah, and women who surrender, and men who
believe and women who believe, and men who obey and women who obey,
and men who speak the truth and women who speak the truth, and men who
persevere (in righteousness) and women who persevere, and men who are
humble and women who are humble, and men who give alms and women who
give alms, and men who fast and women who fast, and men who guard
their modesty and women who guard (their modesty), and men who
remember Allah much and women who remember – Allah hath prepared for
them forgiveness and a vast reward." (The Clans 33:35)
"Whoever acts righteously, whether male or female, and is a believer,
him verily we shall revive with a goodlylife." (The Bee 16:97)
Gender has no relevance when striving for paradise. Also note that the
women here are included in the vast reward. So what could we get in
paradise? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) said, "In paradise there are things that no ear has heard, no eye
has seen and no one could contemplate." (Muslim 2825)
"For men there is a share of what they earned, andfor women, a share
of what they earned. Pray to Allah for His grace." (The Women 4.32)
So women like their malecounterparts will get their share of what they
have strived for in the world and this will not belost.
"So, whoever does the smallest good act will seeit." (The Earthquake 99:7)
What about in Paradise?
"For them, with their Lord, there is what they wish. That is the
reward of those who are good intheir deeds." (The Troops 39:34)
We do not need to emphasise that this is for all the inhabitant of
paradise; that they will have whatever they wish for and if they do
not want something then it istheir choice. It is your paradise and you
can choose to have whatever you wish.
It is also narrated that the believing women of paradise are superior
to the maidens of paradise by seventy degrees. (Tafsir As-Sharbini Vol
4 p. 181)
Note that in another hadith it states that if one of the maidens of
paradise were to spit into the oceans that they would turn sweet. If
this is the beauty of the maiden what then wouldbe the beauty of the
Muslim woman in paradise?
Hut Full?
They said that they will have a 'hut of women' and whatever their
wills desire of carnal pleasures. They based their claim on this
hadith:
وقال عبد الله بن وهب: أخبرنا عمرو: أن دراجاً أبا السمح حدثه عن أبي
الهيثم عن أبي سعيد عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال"أدنى أهل الجنة
منزلة الذي له ثمانون ألف خادم، واثنتان وسبعون زوجة، وتنصب له قبة من
لؤلؤ وزبرجد وياقوت كما بين الجابية وصنعاء " ورواه
الترمذي من حديث عمرو بن الحارث به
Abu Sa'eed narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him) said, "The lowest station of the inhabitants of Paradise
will attain eighty thousand servants, seventy two spouses and erected
for him is a domeof pearls, chrysolite and ruby, similar to the
distance between Al-Jabiyyah and San'a." Narrated Imam At-Tirmidhi
with a sound chain – Hassan Gharib.
Whenever I get a question that confuses me I try to look at the
original sources and thenuse this as a base for my answers. Now their
claim is that men get this reward and not the women. My first problem
is that the hadith says 'Ahl Al-Janna' which we have translated as the
inhabitants of paradise. Does this not include women? It must and it
must also include Jinn. Note the hadith is Hassan Gharib which is a
hadith that has a sound chain but has come to us from two chains of
narrators. The next problem is the word 'zawjah' or spouses, which has
been translated as women. We can understand this but ifyou look
towards the rules in Arabic for the useof the number seventy, which
precedes it, what follows must be a feminine singular noun. This leads
us to say that this hadith includes women and Jinn, for the above
reasons, to have multiple partners in paradise.
We can also examine the Quranic chapter the Heffer (2:25) which
states, "They have purified partners, in there, and abide therein
forever." Partners (azawaj), as Zaynab Ansari rightly pointed out, is
not gender specific.
Final Remarks
I would like to say this issue is somewhat a distraction to the
concern that we should have which is what are we doing to make
ourselves worthy of attaining it. That is what we shall be concerned
with.
It really annoys me when some men deem deen to be a 'man' thing and
thatthe women should stay athome. This is one of the reasons why men
are no longer what they used to be because we have no women who can
teach them the religion! If there are facilities for women then use
them and accommodate them because other groups will get them and then
where would we be!
So please brothers do notmake Muslim women's life harder by pointing
out how many partners you will have and remember that they will have
what they wish for as well. Paradise is for everyone and in
paradisewomen will be righty rewarded for putting up with us men!!
Hmm, that reward could be endless if they are anything like me maybe
that is why I am not married!!
I would like to finish this post with this hadith:
Abu Hurayra narrated that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant
him peace) once said, "Whoever enters Heaven shall find comfort and no
distress; his garments shall not grow threadbare, neither shall his
youth ever come to an end. In Heaven there shall be that which no eyes
has seen, no ear has heard and which has never occured to mortal
mind."
(Ibn Al-Mubarak, 512; Al-Bayhaqi, Ba'th from Remembrance of Death
translation by Abdul Hakim Murad p.241)
There is no distress, no pain, no sadness in Paradise.
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thought was a reasonable answer but it has now become clear that more
explanation is needed. What was the question? What is the reward of
Muslim womenin paradise?
Partly due to the inflated responses of some men, we have been
compelled to write about this issue and I shall endeavour to clarify
any misconceptions. Some men seem to think that it is absolutely fine
to boastabout the reward that they will get in paradise then put down
any females by assuming thatthere reward is little. They say that they
are going to get seventy two virgins and the woman will receive very
little reward. A woman who asked us this question almost questioned if
there was any reward forwomen in paradise. This came as a shock to us
andwe had to start to search to find answers.
Ponder these Quranic passages:
"Men who surrender unto Allah, and women who surrender, and men who
believe and women who believe, and men who obey and women who obey,
and men who speak the truth and women who speak the truth, and men who
persevere (in righteousness) and women who persevere, and men who are
humble and women who are humble, and men who give alms and women who
give alms, and men who fast and women who fast, and men who guard
their modesty and women who guard (their modesty), and men who
remember Allah much and women who remember – Allah hath prepared for
them forgiveness and a vast reward." (The Clans 33:35)
"Whoever acts righteously, whether male or female, and is a believer,
him verily we shall revive with a goodlylife." (The Bee 16:97)
Gender has no relevance when striving for paradise. Also note that the
women here are included in the vast reward. So what could we get in
paradise? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) said, "In paradise there are things that no ear has heard, no eye
has seen and no one could contemplate." (Muslim 2825)
"For men there is a share of what they earned, andfor women, a share
of what they earned. Pray to Allah for His grace." (The Women 4.32)
So women like their malecounterparts will get their share of what they
have strived for in the world and this will not belost.
"So, whoever does the smallest good act will seeit." (The Earthquake 99:7)
What about in Paradise?
"For them, with their Lord, there is what they wish. That is the
reward of those who are good intheir deeds." (The Troops 39:34)
We do not need to emphasise that this is for all the inhabitant of
paradise; that they will have whatever they wish for and if they do
not want something then it istheir choice. It is your paradise and you
can choose to have whatever you wish.
It is also narrated that the believing women of paradise are superior
to the maidens of paradise by seventy degrees. (Tafsir As-Sharbini Vol
4 p. 181)
Note that in another hadith it states that if one of the maidens of
paradise were to spit into the oceans that they would turn sweet. If
this is the beauty of the maiden what then wouldbe the beauty of the
Muslim woman in paradise?
Hut Full?
They said that they will have a 'hut of women' and whatever their
wills desire of carnal pleasures. They based their claim on this
hadith:
وقال عبد الله بن وهب: أخبرنا عمرو: أن دراجاً أبا السمح حدثه عن أبي
الهيثم عن أبي سعيد عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال"أدنى أهل الجنة
منزلة الذي له ثمانون ألف خادم، واثنتان وسبعون زوجة، وتنصب له قبة من
لؤلؤ وزبرجد وياقوت كما بين الجابية وصنعاء " ورواه
الترمذي من حديث عمرو بن الحارث به
Abu Sa'eed narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him) said, "The lowest station of the inhabitants of Paradise
will attain eighty thousand servants, seventy two spouses and erected
for him is a domeof pearls, chrysolite and ruby, similar to the
distance between Al-Jabiyyah and San'a." Narrated Imam At-Tirmidhi
with a sound chain – Hassan Gharib.
Whenever I get a question that confuses me I try to look at the
original sources and thenuse this as a base for my answers. Now their
claim is that men get this reward and not the women. My first problem
is that the hadith says 'Ahl Al-Janna' which we have translated as the
inhabitants of paradise. Does this not include women? It must and it
must also include Jinn. Note the hadith is Hassan Gharib which is a
hadith that has a sound chain but has come to us from two chains of
narrators. The next problem is the word 'zawjah' or spouses, which has
been translated as women. We can understand this but ifyou look
towards the rules in Arabic for the useof the number seventy, which
precedes it, what follows must be a feminine singular noun. This leads
us to say that this hadith includes women and Jinn, for the above
reasons, to have multiple partners in paradise.
We can also examine the Quranic chapter the Heffer (2:25) which
states, "They have purified partners, in there, and abide therein
forever." Partners (azawaj), as Zaynab Ansari rightly pointed out, is
not gender specific.
Final Remarks
I would like to say this issue is somewhat a distraction to the
concern that we should have which is what are we doing to make
ourselves worthy of attaining it. That is what we shall be concerned
with.
It really annoys me when some men deem deen to be a 'man' thing and
thatthe women should stay athome. This is one of the reasons why men
are no longer what they used to be because we have no women who can
teach them the religion! If there are facilities for women then use
them and accommodate them because other groups will get them and then
where would we be!
So please brothers do notmake Muslim women's life harder by pointing
out how many partners you will have and remember that they will have
what they wish for as well. Paradise is for everyone and in
paradisewomen will be righty rewarded for putting up with us men!!
Hmm, that reward could be endless if they are anything like me maybe
that is why I am not married!!
I would like to finish this post with this hadith:
Abu Hurayra narrated that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant
him peace) once said, "Whoever enters Heaven shall find comfort and no
distress; his garments shall not grow threadbare, neither shall his
youth ever come to an end. In Heaven there shall be that which no eyes
has seen, no ear has heard and which has never occured to mortal
mind."
(Ibn Al-Mubarak, 512; Al-Bayhaqi, Ba'th from Remembrance of Death
translation by Abdul Hakim Murad p.241)
There is no distress, no pain, no sadness in Paradise.
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Sunni Muslims’ Al-Mahdi (Mehdi) Caution Read with Fearof Allah SWT
This is to be taken as knowledge to teach others right from wrong do
not I repeat DO NOT Draw to far into this.
Al-Mahdi (the Mahdi) is anArabic word which means " The Guided ". In
Persian, Turkish and Urdulanguages, he is called Mehdi (instead of
Mahdi).The Mahdi is the title of this important Muslim leader, not his
actual name. His actual name is going to be Mohammad and he is
supposed to be a descendant of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم .
Some Hadiths specify that the name of the Mahdi's father will be like
the name of Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم father, meaning
Abd-Allah.
The Mahdi is mentioned in several Hadiths, but is not mentioned in the
Hadiths that list the Ten Major Signs of the Day of Resurrection. Most
likely, the reason is that the Mahdi will appear beforethe Major Signs
start. So, the Mahdi could be regarded among the last Minor Signs ,
before the Major Signs start. It is likely that the Major Signs will
start during thereign of the Mahdi. However, there will be signs
indicating the rise of the Mahdi, some of them will occur immediately
before he appears and some of them during the initial period after he
appears. Signs of the Mahdi are totally different from the Major Signs
of the Day of Resurrection.
Abdullah bin Masood has reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said, "The World will not pass away before the Arabs are ruled by a
man (referring to the Mahdi) of my Ahl Bayt (family) whose name will
be like mine." (Abu Dawud & Tirmizi)
Abdullah. Ibn Masood reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم said,
"Even if thereremains only a day before the World ends, the almighty
Allah will greatly prolong that day to send a man from me (my
progeny), from members of my House (family). His name will be similar
to my name and his father's name similar to my father's name . He will
fill the Earth with equity (fairness) and justice, as it (previously)
was filled with oppression and injustice." (Abu Dawud)
- The Mahdi (Mehdi) is not the "Messiah" of Muslims. - Muslims
recognize Jesus Christ as Messiah and this is very clearly mentioned
in the Quran.
- Sunni Muslims are expecting 3 main individuals to appear in the End
Times: (1) at least one caliph (ruler) whose is referred to as Mahdi
(good man), (2) Anti-Christ (evil man), and (3) Jesus Christ (good
man).
- Sunni Muslims are expecting Jesus to returnto Earth, by descending
from Heaven.
- For Sunni Muslims, the Mahdi ( Mehdi) is a unique Muslim leader who
will appear in the End Times and act as a Caliph, ruling the Muslim
World. He is not a prophet. According to our numerical analysis ofthe
Quran, it seems that the Mahdi will be fulfilling a divine mission and
will act as a Warner and Carrier of Good News.
- Most probably, shortly after Jesus descends from Heaven, the Mahdi
will die and Jesus will become the Caliph of Muslims.
- For Sunni Muslims, Jesus will play a very important role. Jesus
willkill the Anti-Christ and rule the World after the Mahdi dies and
Jesus' reign will be longer.
- For the Shia, the Mahdi's role is far more important than Jesus'
role. The Shia believe that the Mahdi (not Jesus) will be the one who
will kill the Anti-Christ. Shia even claim that the Mahdi willkill
Satan.
Caution: - In this page, we are aiming to present the largest number
of Hadiths available about the Mahdi (Mehdi) in Sunni books, without
screening them. However, even in Sunni books, some transmittersa
Hadith could be Shia. Many of the Shia do not publicize that they are
Shia. So, Sunni Hadith books may contain narrations transmitted by
Shia. The Mahdi (Mehdi) is an extremely important figure in the
theology of the Shia and they have created and spread lots of false or
unreliable stories about him. That is why you need to be very
cautiouswhen reading Hadiths about Mahdi.
- There are only 2 Sunni Muslim books (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
in which most ofthe Hadiths is consideredSahih (correct, authentic,
and reliable) because their authors have screened the Hadiths and
included only the Hadiths these authors deemed authentic.
- There are no Hadiths about the Mahdi in SahihBukhari.
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not I repeat DO NOT Draw to far into this.
Al-Mahdi (the Mahdi) is anArabic word which means " The Guided ". In
Persian, Turkish and Urdulanguages, he is called Mehdi (instead of
Mahdi).The Mahdi is the title of this important Muslim leader, not his
actual name. His actual name is going to be Mohammad and he is
supposed to be a descendant of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم .
Some Hadiths specify that the name of the Mahdi's father will be like
the name of Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم father, meaning
Abd-Allah.
The Mahdi is mentioned in several Hadiths, but is not mentioned in the
Hadiths that list the Ten Major Signs of the Day of Resurrection. Most
likely, the reason is that the Mahdi will appear beforethe Major Signs
start. So, the Mahdi could be regarded among the last Minor Signs ,
before the Major Signs start. It is likely that the Major Signs will
start during thereign of the Mahdi. However, there will be signs
indicating the rise of the Mahdi, some of them will occur immediately
before he appears and some of them during the initial period after he
appears. Signs of the Mahdi are totally different from the Major Signs
of the Day of Resurrection.
Abdullah bin Masood has reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said, "The World will not pass away before the Arabs are ruled by a
man (referring to the Mahdi) of my Ahl Bayt (family) whose name will
be like mine." (Abu Dawud & Tirmizi)
Abdullah. Ibn Masood reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم said,
"Even if thereremains only a day before the World ends, the almighty
Allah will greatly prolong that day to send a man from me (my
progeny), from members of my House (family). His name will be similar
to my name and his father's name similar to my father's name . He will
fill the Earth with equity (fairness) and justice, as it (previously)
was filled with oppression and injustice." (Abu Dawud)
- The Mahdi (Mehdi) is not the "Messiah" of Muslims. - Muslims
recognize Jesus Christ as Messiah and this is very clearly mentioned
in the Quran.
- Sunni Muslims are expecting 3 main individuals to appear in the End
Times: (1) at least one caliph (ruler) whose is referred to as Mahdi
(good man), (2) Anti-Christ (evil man), and (3) Jesus Christ (good
man).
- Sunni Muslims are expecting Jesus to returnto Earth, by descending
from Heaven.
- For Sunni Muslims, the Mahdi ( Mehdi) is a unique Muslim leader who
will appear in the End Times and act as a Caliph, ruling the Muslim
World. He is not a prophet. According to our numerical analysis ofthe
Quran, it seems that the Mahdi will be fulfilling a divine mission and
will act as a Warner and Carrier of Good News.
- Most probably, shortly after Jesus descends from Heaven, the Mahdi
will die and Jesus will become the Caliph of Muslims.
- For Sunni Muslims, Jesus will play a very important role. Jesus
willkill the Anti-Christ and rule the World after the Mahdi dies and
Jesus' reign will be longer.
- For the Shia, the Mahdi's role is far more important than Jesus'
role. The Shia believe that the Mahdi (not Jesus) will be the one who
will kill the Anti-Christ. Shia even claim that the Mahdi willkill
Satan.
Caution: - In this page, we are aiming to present the largest number
of Hadiths available about the Mahdi (Mehdi) in Sunni books, without
screening them. However, even in Sunni books, some transmittersa
Hadith could be Shia. Many of the Shia do not publicize that they are
Shia. So, Sunni Hadith books may contain narrations transmitted by
Shia. The Mahdi (Mehdi) is an extremely important figure in the
theology of the Shia and they have created and spread lots of false or
unreliable stories about him. That is why you need to be very
cautiouswhen reading Hadiths about Mahdi.
- There are only 2 Sunni Muslim books (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
in which most ofthe Hadiths is consideredSahih (correct, authentic,
and reliable) because their authors have screened the Hadiths and
included only the Hadiths these authors deemed authentic.
- There are no Hadiths about the Mahdi in SahihBukhari.
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Many individuals in the past falsely claimed to be the Mahdi. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (the founder of Ahmadiya or Qadiani Movement) was one of those who falsely claimedto be the Mahdi.
1. Shia's Imam Mahdi vs. Sunni's Al-Mahdi
Both Sunni Muslims and Shia are awaiting a person whose is referred to
as Al-Mahdi (Shia call him Imam Mahdi becausethey are expecting him
tobe their 12th Imam). However, the both identity and characteristics
of the Mahdi of the Sunnis is significantly different from the
identity and characteristics of Shia's Imam Mahdi.
For Sunni Muslims, the Mahdi is just a Muslim leader who will act as a
Caliph, ruling the Muslim World. He is not a prophet. For Sunnis, the
Mahdi must be a descendant of Prophet Mohammad. His name must be
Mohammad and his father's name must beAbdullah, like the name of
Prophet Mohammad's father. Sunni Muslims' Al-Mahdi has to be a good
man. In contrast, Shia's Imam Mahdi, as portrayed in Shia's books,
seems to be an evil man whom the Shia expect will persecute Sunni
Muslims, resurrect and crucify Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم
Companions,Abu Bakr and Omar as well as Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله
عليه وسلم wife, Aisha.
Shia's Imam Mahdi is their 12th Imam. Shia claim that Imam Mahdi
isMohammad bin Hasan Al-Askari who disappeared as a young boy at the
age of 5 and went into hiding (or state of occultation) and has been
hiding for 10 centuries. Some Shia say he is hiding in a tunnel. The
Shia are awaiting forhim to emerge from his state of occultation in
theEnd Times. By the way, there is no proof, even inShia's books, that
his father, Hasan Al-Askari, had a son called Mohammad.
According to Shia's books, the Shia's Imam Mahdi will be someone who
rules based on the Laws of David. He will rely on scriptures, other
than the Quran. So, Shia'sMahdi fits the characteristics of the Dajjal
(Anti-Christ).
The Shia claim that Imam Mahdi's father is Hasan Al-Askari. This
contradictswith Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم hadith that
says the name of the Mahdi's father will be thesame as the name of
Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم father, which means his father
should be Abdullah.
Shia's Imam Mahdi is not a normal human being since they are claiming
that he has been alive for1200 years. Sunnis reject this because there
is no Hadith that says the Mahdi will not be a normal human being. In
contrast, Shia's Imam Mahdi resembles the Dajjal (Anti-Christ) in many
ways. Based on a Hadith of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , the
Anti-Christ was alive at the time of the Prophet and is still alive,
but will not appear until God permits him to do so.
All this evidence leads us to believe that the evil founders of
Shiism, mostly Jews who pretended to convert to Islam outwardly while
remaining Jews in their hearts, have purposefully portrayed, in their
books, Imam Mahdi as someone similarin many ways to the Anti-Christ &
the Jewish Mashiah (Messiah) son of David in order to:
(a) motivate the Shia to reject the real Mahdi when he appears because
he is a Sunni Muslim and does not fit into their expectations, and
(b) to deceive the Shia into following the JewishMessiah who is going
to be the Anti-Christ, thinking that he is the Mahdi.
Shia's Imam Mahdi is a fictitious, imaginary character. He never
existed as a child. He does not exist now, contrary to what they
believe. Therefore, there will never be any person appearing in the
future who will fulfil all the characteristics and signs of Shia's
Imam Mahdi. However, we believe thatthe Dajjal (AntiChrist) mayclaim
to be Shia's Imam Mahdi as well as the Mashiah (Messiah) of the Jews
and Jesus Christ of the Christians. To convince the Christians and
because Christians is God, the Anti-Christ will claim to be God and
perform some miracles.
The Sunnis' Mahdi, who isthe real Mahdi and appear before the Dajjal,
will only identify himself as a Muslim, not a Sunni and not a Shia.
Many of the Shia will hopefully accept the Sunnis' Mahdi.However, it
is possible that the more wicked Shia may practice Taqiya and accept
Sunnis' Mahdionly outwardly while rejecting him in their hearts. When
the Dajjal (Anti-Christ) appears, the wicked Shia may follow of the
Dajjal.
For more information and details:
(a) Shia's Imam Mahdi
(b) The Dajjal (Anti-Christ)
2. Khilafa (Caliphate)
The recommended governing method of theMuslim nation in Islam is
called Khilafa (Caliphate) headed by a Khalifa (Caliph) who rules all
lands controlled by Muslims. The Caliph is supposed to be chosen
through a method called Bay'a (whereby Muslims offer allegiance to the
Caliph) and the Caliph canbe any good Muslim, regardless of which
family clan or tribe he belongs to. The word Caliph means a
successor,in other words, the one who comes after anotherruler. After
Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم four successive Caliphs reigned
who enjoyed wide spread approval among Muslims when they were chosen.
They followed the methodology of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
in governing. They are: Abu Bakr Al-Siddique, Omar bin Al-Khattab,
Uthman bin Affan, and Ali bin Abi Taleb. After Ali, there wasa dispute
over who should be chosen next. Some people favored Ali'sson Al-Hasan
(who is Prophet Mohammad's grandson) while others favored Muawiya bin
Abi Sufyan, who was a powerful governor of AsSham. Al-Hasan
reignedonly 6 months and then resigned. Muawiya reigned for several
years and chose his son Yazid to succeed him. Thus, the Umayya dynasty
(Muawiya's tribe is called Bani Umayya) started. So, the Islamic
Bay'a system was no longer followed. Under proper Caliphate system,
any good Muslim can be chosen as Caliph. Insteadunder the dynasties
that ruled the Muslims, the eligibility to become a ruler became
restricted to the same ruling family or dynasty. Prophet Mohammad صلى
الله عليه وسلم has accurately prophesied the governing methods that
came to be followed after him and has prophesied that the proper
Caliphate system will be applied again around the end of time. The
Mahdi (Mehdi) is expected to rule as a proper Caliph.
تكون النبوة فيكم ما شاء الله أن تكون ، ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أن
يرفعها ، ثم تكون خلافة على منهاج النبوة، فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون ،
ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أن يرفعها ، ثم تكون ملكا عاضا ، فيكون ما شاء
الله أن تكون ، ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أن يرفعها ، ثم يكون ملكا جبريا ،
فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون ، ثم يرفعها إذا شاء أن يرفعها ، ثم تكون
خلافة على منهاج النبوة ، ثم سكت
Based on Huzaifah, Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"Prophecy will remain among you as long as Allah wishes it to remain,
then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there willbe a caliphate
according to the manner of prophecy as long as Allah wishes it to
remain, then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there willbe a
distressful kingdom which will remain as longas Allah wishes it to
remain, then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there will be a
proud kingdom which will remain as long as Allah wishes it to remain,
then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there willbe a caliphate
according to the manner followed during the prophethood (by the
prophet)." Then he stopped. Habib said: "When Umar ibn AbdulAziz
became caliph Iwrote to him, mentioning this traditionto him and
saying, "I hope you will be the Prince of the Faithful Believers after
the distressful and the proud kingdoms." It pleased and charmed him,
i.e. Umar ibn AbdulAziz." (Al-Tirmizi, Ahmad, Bayhaqi in Dala'il
Nubuwwah)
Based on Abu Saeed Al Khudri, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"Allah never sends a prophet or gives the Caliphate to a Caliph but
that he (the prophet or the Caliph) has two groups of advisors: A
group advising him to dogood and exhorts him to do it, and the other
group advising him to doevil and exhorts him to do it. But the
protected person (against such evil advisors) is the one protected by
Allah." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Based on Abu Saeed al-Khudri, Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said: " When oath of allegiance has been taken for two caliphs,
killthe one for whom the oath was taken later." (Sahih Muslim – Hadith
4568 )
Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "The
Israelites used to be ruledand guided by prophets: Whenever a prophet
died, another would takeover his place. There will be no prophet after
me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number." The people
asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What do you order us (to do)?" He said,
"Obey the one who will be given the pledge of allegiance first. Fulfil
their (i.e. the Caliphs) rights, for Allah will ask them about (any
shortcoming) in ruling those Allah has put undertheir guardianship."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Jarir said: " While I was at Yemen, I met two men from Yemen called
Zhu Kala and Zhu Amr, and I started telling them about Allah's
Messenger. Zhu Amr said to me, "If what you are saying about your
friend (i.e. the Prophet) is true, then he has died three days ago."
Then both of them accompanied me to Medina, and when we had covered
some distance on the way to Medina, we saw some riders coming from
Medina. We asked them and they said, "Allah's Messenger has died and
Abu Bakr has been appointed as the Caliph and the people are in a good
state.' Then they said, "Tell your friend (Abu Bakr) that we have come
(to visit him), and ifAllah will, we will come again." So they both
returned to Yemen. WhenI told Abu Bakr their statement, he said to me,
"I wish you had brought them (to me)." Afterwards I met Zhu Amr, and
he said to me, "O Jarir! You have done a favor to me and I am going to
tell you something, i.e. you, the nation of 'Arabs, will remain
prosperous as long as you choose and appoint another chief whenever a
former one is dead. But if authority isobtained by the power ofthe
sword, then the rulers will become kings who will get angry, as kings
get angry, and will be delighted as kings get delighted." (Sahih
Al-Bukhari )
Narrated by Jabir bin Samura: I heard the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
saying, "There will be twelve Muslim rulers (who will rule all the
Islamic world)." He then said a sentence which I did not hear. My
father said, " All of them (those rulers) will be from Quraish ."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari ) Abu Dawud in his Sunan also reported this Hadith,
but added to it "and the whole community will agree on each of them."
Narrated by Ibn Umar: Allah's Apostle صلى اللهعليه وسلم said, "This
matter (caliphate) will remain with Quraish evenif only two of them
were still existing." (Sahih Al-Bukhari )
Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"The kingship belongs to Quraish , the legal authority (belongs) to
the Ansar , the call to prayer (belongs) to the Abyssinians, and
faithfulness (belongs) to Azd ( Tribe in Yemen )." (Tirmizi)
Abdullah ibn Hawalah Al-Azdi said: "The Messenger of Allah صلى الله
عليه وسلم placed his hand over my head and said:
"O Ibn Hawalah! When you see that the Khilafah (Caliphate) has settled
(has its seat or capital) in the Holy Land (Palestine) , then the
earthquakes, tribulations and great events will have drawn near. The
Hour, on that day, will be closer to the people than my hand is to
your head." (Abu Dawud)
Yunus ibn Maysurah Al-Jiblani said: "The Messenger of Allah صلى الله
عليه وسلم said:
"This matter will be in Al-Madina , then in AsSham , then in the
Al-Jazirah , then in Iraq , then in Al-Madina , then in Bayt Al-Maqdis
(Jerusalem) . And when it comes to Bayt al-Maqdis, then it will be in
its homeland. And it will never go away from a people and afterwards
return to them." (Nuaim bin Hammad's Kitab Al-Fitan)
ف قد روى الإمام أحمد عن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنه الله، قال: كنا
جلوساً في المسجد فجاء أبو ثعلبة الخشني فقال: يا بشير بن سعد أتحفظ حديث
رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في الأمراء، فقال حذيفة: أنا أحفظ خطبته.
فجلس أبو ثعلبة.
فقال حذيفة: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: تكون النبوة فيكم ما شاء
الله أن تكون، ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أنيرفعها، ثم تكون خلافة على منهاج
النبوة فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون، ثم يرفعها الله إذاشاء أن يرفعها، ثم
تكون ملكًا عاضًا فيكون ما شاء الله أن يكون، ثم يرفعها إذا شاء الله أن
يرفعها، ثم تكون ملكًا جبرية فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون، ثميرفعها الله
إذا شاء أن يرفعها، ثم تكون خلافة على منهاج النبوة، ثم سكت. قال حبيب:
فلما قام عمر بن عبد العزيز، وكان يزيد بن النعمان بن بشيرفي صحابته،
فكتبت إليه بهذاالحديث أذكره إياه. فقلت له: إنيأرجو أن يكون أمير
المؤمنين – يعني عمر – بعد الملك العاض والجبرية، فأدخل كتابي على عمربن
عبد العزيز فَسُرَّ به وأعجبه.
وروى الحديث أيضًا الطيالسي والبيهقي في منهاج النبوة، والطبري ، والحديث
صححه الألباني في السلسلة الصحيحة، وحسنه الأرناؤوط
3. Description of the Mahdi (Mehdi) & his Lineage
Based on the Hadiths presented below, we can conclude that the Madhi
(Mehdi) will be a descendant of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم .
This means the Mahdi (Mehdi) is at least partly an Arab, but he does
not have to be 100% Arab. Descendants of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله
عليه وسلم exist throughout the Muslim World, not only inArab
countries.
1) He will be from the progeny of the Prophet and descendant of Fatima
رضي الله عنها . Umm Salama رضي الله عنها reported: I heard the
Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم saying, "The Mahdi will appear
from Itrati (my family or progeny), from the descendants of Fatima."
(Abu Dawud, Ibn Maja, Al-Haakim, Al-Albany)
2) He could be a descendant of either Al-Hasan or Al-Hussein رضي
الله عنهم (sons ofFatima رضي الله عنها & Ali رضي الله عنه).
قال علي رضي الله عنه ونظر إلى ابنه الحسن فقال إن ابني هذا سيد كما سماه
النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وسيخرج من صلبه رجل يسمى باسم نبيكم يشبهه في
الخلق ولا يشبهه في الخلق ثم ذكر قصة يملأ الأرض عدلا
Abu Iss'haq (Isaac) narrated that Imam Ali رضي الله عنه , once looked
at his son Al-Hasan رضي الله عنه and said " This son of mine is a
Sayyid (chief or master) as the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم named him
(called him orgave him this title). From my reproductive organs
(meaning from progeny or descendants) will come a man by the name of
your Prophet. He will resemble him (the Prophet) in character, but not
in looks (physical appearance).' Then, he (Imam Ali) mentioned that he
(the Mahdi) will fill the Earth with justice." (Abu Dawud)
: عن حذيفه , أن النبي (ص) قال
لو لم يبق من الدنيا إلا يوم واحد لطوّل الله عز وجل ذلك اليوم حتى يبعث
رجلاً من ولدي اسمه اسمي، فقام سلمان الفارسي فقال: يا رسول الله، من أي
ولدك؟ قال من ولدي هذا، وضرب بيده على الحسين
ينابيع المودة لنعيم بن حماد : ص 490 ، المعجم الكبير للطبراني: ج 10 ص
166، الصواعق المحرقة على أهل الرفض والضلال والزندقة لإبن حجر الهيتمي:
ص 249
Huzaifa narrated that theProphet صلى الله عليهوسلم said:
" If there is not left in thisWorld except one day, Allah will
lengthen it untilHe (Allah) sends a man from my children (or
descendants), his name is(like) mine." So, Salman Al-Farsi stood up
and said: O Messenger of Allah: From which of yourchildren (or
descendants)? He said: " From my Child, this one and he tapped with
his hand on Al-Hussein ." ( Nuaim bin Hammad 's Yanabi Al-Mawadda ,
page 490; Tabarani's Al-Mujam Al-Kabir , Vol. 10, page 166 ; Ibn
Hajar Al-Haitami's Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhriqa ala Ahl Al-Rafdwa Al-Dhalal wa
Al-Zandaqa, page 249 )
3) حدثنا أبو بكر بن أبي شيبة حدثنا يونس بن محمد حدثنا
القاسم بن الفضلالحداني عن محمدبن زياد عن عبد الله بن
الزبير أن عائشة قالت
عبث رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في منامه فقلنا يا رسول الله
صنعت شيئا في منامك لم تكن تفعله فقال العجب إن ناسا من أمتي يؤمون
بالبيت برجل من قريش قد لجأ بالبيت حتى إذا كانوا
بالبيداء خسف بهم فقلنا يارسول الله إن الطريققد يجمع الناس قال نعم
فيهم المستبصر والمجبور وابن السبيل يهلكون مهلكا واحدا ويصدرون
مصادر شتى يبعثهم الله على نياتهم
Aisha (r.a.) said that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"Itworth wondering ! Thereare people from my Ummah who will head
toward House (Mecca's House of Worship) seeking (with evil intention)
a man from Quraish (tribe) who has taken refuge in the House. Once
they arrive at Bayda, a Khusuf (landslide) will occur to them…" (Sahih
Muslim)
4)
أخرج ( ك ) أيضا (1115) عن كعب قال: ما المهدي إلا من قريش, وما الخلافة
إلا فيهم,[ غير أن له أصلا ونسبا في اليمن [
Ka'b said: " The Mahdi willnot be (from any tribe) other than from
Quraish. The Caliphate is not (from any tribe) other than from
Quraish. However, he has an origin (roots) and kinshipin Yemen." (
Nuaim bin Hammad's Kitab Al-Fitan, Jalal-uddine AsSuyuti's Al-Urf
Al-Wardi fi Akhbar Al-Mahdi, a part of Al-Hawi li Al-Fatawa )
5) His name will be Muhammad and his father's name will be Abdullah.
Ibn Masood reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم said, "Even if
thereremains only a day before the World ends, the almighty Allah will
greatly prolong that day to send a man from me (my progeny), from
members of my House (family). His name will be similar to my name and
his father's name similar to my father's name." (Abu Dawud)
6) Abu Saeed Al-Khudri reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said "The Mahdi is from me (my progeny) and will have a broad, clear
(of hair) forehead and a prominent nose and will fill the Earth with
fairness and justice as it was filled with oppression and injustice,
and will reign for seven years." (Abu Dawud).
7) Once Imam Ali رضي الله عنه was asked to describe the Mahdi's. He
replied, "He is a well-built, youthful, with average height and a
handsome face. His hair reaches his shoulders, and the light of his
face iscontrasted by the darkness of his hair and beard." (Muhammad
Al-Barzanji'sbook Isha'ah li Ashrat Al-Sa'a )
The following Hadiths provide more physical description of the Mahdi
(Mehdi) . However, these Hadiths are weak. They mention that Mahdi's
body resembles the bodies of the Israelites. This connection of the
Mahdi to the Israelites should be regarded with great caution because
it could be a false rumour propagated by the Shia who believe the
Mahdi will follow the Jewish Laws and pray in Hebrew:
1) Abu Umamah says that Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"The people asked: 'O Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم , who will
be the Imam of the people at the time? ' He said: 'He will be from my
progeny and will be fortyyears of age. His face will shine like a star
and he will have a small black spot on his right cheek . He will don
two Qutwaani cloaks as if he is from the Israelites. He will rule for
20 years and will conquer the cities of the Mushrikeen (Polytheists).
" (Tabrani)
2) The Mahdi will have wheatish complexion, long straight nose, eyes
brows round like bow, big black eyes, very whitefront two teeth and
with a spacing between the teeth ,a small black spot on the right
cheek, face glowing like a shining star, a mark on his shoulder like
that of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , complexion like the
Arabsand body like the Israelites. He will be slow in speech (with a
slight stutter) and when he stutters, he will strike his left thigh
with his right hand. He will appear at the age of 40. While praying to
Allah, he will expand his hands for prayers like birds expanding their
wings. He will be wearing Qutwani Cloaks. He will resemble in
character Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم ,but in appearance (or
looks), he will be different. (Muhammad Al-Barzanji's book Isha'ahli
Ashrat Al-Sa'a )
4. T he Mahdi's Place of Birth
Nuaim bin Hammad narrates based on Ali bin Abi Talib (r.a.) that the
Mahdi (Mehdi) will be born in Medina. However,Al-Qurtubi in his book
Al-Tazirah said that the Mahdi will be born in the Maghreb (Morocco,
Algeria, Tunis region). Others said in Al-Andalus.
قال رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم ( المهدي يخرج من قرية تسمي قرعه
باليمن ) السيوطي وأخرج أبو نعيم (7), وأبو بكر المقرئ في ((معجمه))(94)
عن ابن عمرو قال: قال النبي صلي الله عليه وسلم : (( يخرج المهدي من قرية
يقال لها قرعة )) نبوءة اشعياء النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام (يقول الرب
أقيموا راية علي جبل أقرع ) سفر اشعياءالإصحاح 13
5. Signs & Events Preceding the Mahdi (Mehdi)
To read about the signs &events that will occur before the Mahdi
appears, please click here (These signs & events are very important.
We strongly urge you to readthem !)
6 . The Rise of the Mahdi (Mehdi)
Abdullah-bin-Masood hasreported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said, "The World will not pass away before the Arabs are ruled by a
man (referring to the Mahdi) of my family whose name will be the same
as mine." (Abu Dawud)
Umm Salamah رضي الله عنها narrated: The Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said: "Disagreement will occur upon the death of a Caliph and a man of
the people of Medina will flee to Mecca. Some of the people of Mecca
will come to him, bring him out against his will and make him accept
their Bay'a (being chosen as a leader) (at a location) between the
Rukn (corner of the Ka'ba containing the Black Stone) and the Maqam
(Place) of Abraham (located on a side of the Ka'ba). An army from the
people of AshSham (Greater Syria) will then be sent against him , but
Khusf (land collapse) will happen to them (they will die) in the
Baidaa (desert) between Mecca and Medina. When the people see this,
the Abdal (pious eminent individuals) of Syria and the Asa'ib (pious
individuals) of the peopleof Iraq will come to him and offer him Bay'a
(accept his leadership) between the Rukn and the Maqam. A man from
Quraish tribe , whose maternal uncles are from Kalb tribe, will arise
and send against them (against the Mahdi & his supporters) an army
which they (the Mahdi & his supporters) will overcome. That army will
be made up of Kalb tribe. Whoever does not witness the spoils of (this
battle with) Kalb tribe will be disappointed (because treasures will
be found, according to some narration). He (the Mahdi) will divide
(distribute) money (wealth) , and will governthe people according to
the Sunnah of their Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم and establish Islamon
Earth. He will remain seven years, then die, and the Muslims will
prayover him." (Abu Dawud) Al-Bazar reported a variation of this
Hadith attributed to Anas bin Malik who says that the Prophet
mentioned that the army which experience the Khusuf comes from Iraq,
not AshSham.
Abu Huraira has narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, '
'A man will emerge from the depth of Damascus. He will be called
Sufyani. Most of those who followhim will be from the tribeof Kalb (or
Kulaib) . He will kill by ripping the stomachs of women and even kill
children. Qais tribe will gather against them, but Sufyani & his
followers will them. A man from my family will appear in Haram (in
Mecca), the news of this event will reach the Sufyani and he will send
forth one of his armies. He (the Mahdi) will defeat them. Then, the
Sufyani will march (to attack the Mahdi) with whoever remains with
him. When they reach a Baidaa (desert), a Khusf (land collapse) will
happen to them . None ofthem (Sufyani's army) will survive, except one
person who will tell about what happened.'' (Imam Al-Haakim)
The Sufyani (a descendant of Abu Sufyan) will emerge fromDamascus
before the Mahdi. According to someweak narration, the Sufyani's name
will be Urwa bin Muhammad and his Kuniya (nick name) will be Abu-Utba.
The Hadiths regarding the Suffyani specify that he is a tyrant who
will spread corruption and mischief on Earth.
Please note that Umm Salama's Hadith mentionstwo different armies
sentto attack the Mahdi. Whereas Abu Huraira's Hadith mentions only
onearmy.
Many Muslim scholars from various countries will set out to seek the
Mahdi (a.s.), unknown to one another, and up to 310 people will
accompany each scholar. Eventually, they will all meet up in Mecca.
And when they ask one another "why did they come?", they will all
answer: "We are looking for the Mahdi (a.s.), who will end this Fitna
(strife) and conquer Constantinople , because we have learned his name
and those of his father, mother and army." (The Book of Signsof the
Mahdi of the End Times, p. 15-75)
أخرج ( ك ) الداني (596) عن حذيفة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليهوسلم :
(( تكون وقعة بالزوراء,قالوا يا رسول الله وما الزوراء؟ قال: مدينة
بالمشرق بين أنهار يسكنها شرار خلق الله, وجبابرة من أمتي, تقذف بأربعة
أصناف من العذاب,بالسيف وخسف وقذف ومسخ ))
وقال صلى الله عليه وسلم : (( إذا خرجت السودان طلبت العرب ينكشفون,
حتى يلحقوا ببطن الأرض أو قال: ببطن الأردن فبينما هم كذلك , إذ خرج
السفياني في ستين وثلاثمائة راكب , حتى يأتي دمشق, فلا يأتي عليه شهر حتى
يبايعه من كلب ثلاثون ألفا, فيبعث جيشا إلى العراق , فيقتل بالزوراء مائة
ألف , وينحدرون إلىالكوفة فينهبونها , فعند ذلك تخرج [ دابة ] من المشرق
, يقودها رجل من بني تميم , يقال له:شعيب بن صالح , فيستنقذ ما في أيديهم
من سبي أهل الكوفة, ويقتلهم, ويخرج جيش آخر من جيوش السفياني إلى
المدينة, فينهبونها [ ثلاثة أيام, ثم يسيرون إلى مكة, حتى إذا كانوا
بالبيداء بعث الله عز وجل جبريل فيقول: يا جبريل عذبهم , فيضربهم برجله
ضربة ,فيخسف الله عز وجل بهم فلا يبقى منهم إلا رجلان, فيقدمان على
السفياني فيخبرانه خسفالجيش فلا يهوله , ثم إن رجالا من قريش يهربون إلى
قسطنطينية, فيبعث السفياني إلى عظيم الروم, أن ابعث إلى بهم في المجامع,
قال: فيبعث بهم إليه فيضربأعناقهم على باب المدينة بدمشق.
قال حذيفة :حتى إنهيطاف بالمرأة في مسجد دمشق في الثوب على مجلس مجلس,
حتى تأتي فخذ السفياني فتجلس عليه, وهو في المحراب قاعد, فيقوم رجل من
المسلمين فيقول: ويحكم أكفرتم بالله بعد إيمانكم ؟,إن هذا لا يحل, فيقوم
فيضرب عنقه في مسجد دمشق, ويقتل كل من شايعه على ذلك, فعند ذلك ينادىمن
السماء:مناد أيها الناس إن الله عز وجل قد قطع عنكم مدة الجبارين
والمنافقين وأشياعهم وأتباعهم, وولاكم خير أمة محمد فالحقوا به بمكة
فإنه المهدي, واسمه أحمد بن عبدالله .
قال حذيفة : فقام عمران بن الحصين الخزاعي فقال:يا رسول الله كيف لنا بهذا حتى
نعرفه؟ فقال:هو رجل منولد كنانة من رجال بني إسرائيل,عليه عباءتان
قطوانيتان, كأن وجهه الكوكب الدري في اللون,في خده الأيمن خال أسود,[ بين
] أربعين سنة, فيخرج الأبدال من الشام وأشباهـهم, ويخرج إليه النجباء من
مصر وعصائب أهل المشرق وأشباهـهم,حتى يأتوا مكة , فيبايع له بين زمزم
والمقام, ثم يخرج متوجها إلي الشام, وجبريل على مقدمته, وميكائيل على
ساقته, يفرح به أهل السماء و أهل الأرض, والطير والوحوش والحيتان في
البحر, وتزيد المياهـ في دولته, وتمد الأنهار, وتضعف الأرض أكلها,
وتستخرج الكنوز, فيقدم الشام, فيذبح السفياني تحت الشجرة التي أغصانها
إلى بحيرة طبرية, ويقتل كلبا.
قال حذيفة قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : فالخائب من خاب يوم
كلب, ولو بعقال.
قال حذيفة : يا رسول الله وكيف يحل قتالهم وهم موحدون؟ فقال رسول الله
صلى الله عليهوسلم : يا حذيفة هم يومئذ على ردة, يزعمون أن الخمر حلال,
ولا يصلون , [ ويسير المهدي حتى يأتي دمشق, ومن معه من المسلمين, فيبعث
الله عز و وجل عليهم الروم , وهو الخامس من آل هرقل , يقال له: طبارة,
وهو صاحب الملاحم , فتصالحونهم سبع سنين , حتى تغزوا أنتم وهم عدوا
خلفهم , وتغنمون وتسلمون أنتم وهم جميعا فتنزلون بمرج ذي تلول ], .[
فإذا كان يوم الجمعة من صلاة الغداة وقد أقيمت الصلاة فالتفت المهدي فإذا
هو بعيسى بن مريمقد نزل من السماء, في ثوبين كأنما يقطر من رأسه الماء,
فقال أبوهريرة إذا أقوم إليه يا رسول الله فأعانقه؟ فقال يا أبا هريرة
إن خرجته هذه ليست كخرجته الأولى,تلقى عليه مهابة كمهابة الموت,يبشر
أقواما بدرجات من الجنة,فيقول له الإمام: تقدم فصل بالناس, فيقول له عيسى
: إنما أقيمت الصلاة لك, فيصلى عيسى خلفه. قال حذيفة وقال رسول الله :
قد أفلحت أمة أنا أولها , و عيسى آخرها ... الحديث ] ))
Huzaifa said that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلمsaid :
"When Sudan (either refers to Sudan as a country, or blacks, such as
the Abyssinians, meaning Ethiopians) come after the Arabs, they will
be defeated and thrown into the lowest part of the Earth (or pushed
backto Jordan). While these circumstances exist, the Sufyani will come
with three hundred and sixty men until he reaches Damascus. After a
month, he will be followed by thirty thousand from Kalb(tribe) . He
will send an army to Iraq and kill one hundred thousand in Az-Zawra
(possibly refers to Baghdad) .
Then, they (Sufyani's army) will go to Kufa (a Shia city in Iraq) and
pillage it. When this occurs, a banner will come from the East led by
a man from Tamim called Shuayb, the son of Salih, who will obtain the
release of the people of Kufa (captured by Sufyani's army) and (Salih
& his men) will defeat them (Sufyani's army).
Then, another army of the Sufyani will go to Medina and pillage it for
three days and thereafter proceed towards Mecca until these troops
find themselves in a desert.
Then, Allah will send (Angel) Gabriel and say tohim, 'Chastise them!'
So, he (Gabriel) will crush them with his leg once and Allah will
cause them to be swallowed up (by the earth) . None will remain except
two men who will return to The Sufyani to inform him of the
swallowing-up of his army, but this will not scare him.
Several men from Quraish(tribe) will escape to Constantinople
(Istanbul, New York, or European city). The Sufyani will ask the
leader of the Romans to send them back to the Sufyani. The Sufyani
will slit their throats and the throats of their followers.
At that point, a voice will come from Heaven saying: ' O' people,
surely Allah forbids tyrants and their followers for you and (Allah)
bestows leadership upon the best of the nation of Muhammad. Join him
in Mecca — he is the Mahdi !' "
Then, Huzaifa asked: "O Messenger of Allah, how shall we identify him
(theMahdi)?"
He صلى الله عليه وسلم replied: "He is a man from my descendants, he
looks like the men of the Israelites, upon him are two white cloaks
with frayed edges, ' Qutwani' cloaks . His face is like a glittering
star, upon his right cheek there is a black mole and he is fortyyears
old .
Al-Abdal (pious individuals) and those seeking the Mahdi like them
will come to him (the Mahdi) from Syria . Al- Nujaba (pious
individuals) from the dwellers of Egypt will come to him (the Mahdi) .
Groups of dwellers from the East and those seeking the Mahdi like them
will come until they all gather together in Mecca. So, they will
pledge their allegiance tohim (the Mahdi) betweenAl-Rukn (corner of
the Ka'ba containing the Black Stone) and Al-Maqam (Place) of
(Prophet) Abraham عليه السلام (located on a side of the Ka'ba).
Then, he (the Mahdi) will lead (an army) towards Syria, with (angel)
Gabriel at the fore front and (angel) Michael in the middle. The
dwellers of Heaven and Earth will be joyful because of him. Water will
be plentiful in his country (Syria) and the River (Euphrates) will
spread and treasures will be found ( gold or treasures of
religioussignificance ) .
When he (the Mahdi) reaches Syria, he will slaythe Sufyani under a
tree, the branches of which grow in the direction of Lake Tiberias and
he will defeat Kalb (tribe). On that Day (battle) of Kalb,
disappointed will be whoever does not get some (of the treasures)."
Huzaifa asked: "O Messenger of Allah, صلىالله عليه وسلم , how isit
permitted to kill them when they believe in the Oneness (of God)?"
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم replied: "O Huzaifa, they
are at that time apostates , they claim that wine is permitted and do
not pray." ( Nuaim Ibn Hammad's Kitab Al-Fitan , Tabarani, and Abu
Amru Uthman bin Saeed Ad-Dani 's Kitab Al-Sunan Al-Waredah fi al-Fitan
)
غير الدجال أخوفني عليكم إن يخرج وأنا فيكم فأنا حجيجه دونكم وإن يخرج
ولست فيكم فامرؤ حجيج نفسه والله خليفتي على كل مسلم
7. The Pillaging of Madina in Saudi Arabia
Mu'az ibn Jabal narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said to
him: " Omran (re-building) of Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) willbe (lead
to) Halak (the pillaging and devastation) of Yathrib ( Madina in Saudi
Arabia ). The pillaging of Yathrib will be (lead to) the outbreak of
the Big Battle (with the Romans).The outbreak of the Big Battle will
be (lead to) the conquest of Constantinople. The conquest of
Constantinople will be (lead to) the coming of Dajjal (Anti-Christ).
Then,… said: This is as true as you (Mu'az ibn Jabal) are here or you
are sitting." (Abu Dawud)
The Omran (re-building) of Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) refers to the
capture of Jerusalem by Israel.
Based on our numerical analysis of Quran and Hadith, we believe the
Halak ( the pillaging and devastation) of Yathrib (Medina) could have
been meant by Prophet Mohammad as coded message referring to the
devastation of a city of the enemies of Muslims.
8 . Roman (European) Invasions & the Conquest of Constantinople & Rome
For detailed information about Roman (European) Invasions & the
Conquest of Constantinople & Rome click here
9. Other Events around the Time of the Mahdi
This includes:(a)internal fighting & bloodshed in the Muslim World,
(b) Fighting Iran, (c) invasions by the Turks (Russians), (d) fighting
the Andalusians, and Abyssinians (Ethiopians & East Africans),(c)
Muslims' conquest of India, etc. Fordetailed information about , click
here Other Events around the time ofthe Mahdi(s)
10. Discoveries of Religious Significance
Some scholars, particularly the Shia, believe the Mahdi (Mehdi) will
be able to find Religious relics , such as Ark of the Covenant (
containing the Tablets of Stone on which the Ten Commandments were
inscribed) in Antioch ( very important city in Early Christianity,
currently located in Turkey, but, historically, was part of Syria),
Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee in Palestine), or in Rome / Vatican .
For more details about Discoveries of Religious Significance, click
here .
11. Ahl Al-Kahf (People of the Cave)
The story of these people is mentioned in the Quran in Sura Al-Kahf.
Ibn Marduwayh narrates from Ibn Abbas: "Ahl Al-Kahf (People of the
Cave) will be the Mahdi's helpers (companions)." (Muhammad
Al-Barzanji'sbook Isha'ah li Ashrat Al-Sa'a )
وقال محمد بن كعب القرظي : في الكتب المنزلة ، أن أصحاب الكهف يكونون في
حواريه ، وأنهم يحجون معه ، ذكره القرطبي في الملاحم ، في آخر كتاب "
التذكرة "
"People of the Cave will be companions of Jesus and they will perform
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) with him." (Mohammad bin Ka'b Al-Qarzi's
book Al-Kutub Al-Munazala, and Al-Qurtubi's book Al-Tazkira- Malahim
Chapter )
The Shia, particularly, believe that People of theCave will return and
play an important role.
For more information about People of the Cave, click here
12. Blessings at the time of the Mahdi (Mehdi)
Once again, the Quran and Sunnah will govern the people, this time by
the rightly guided Caliph,the Mahdi (Mehdi). Islam will gain an upper
hand and will be firmly established in the land. The oppression,
tyranny, and darkness that prevailed all over the Globe will be
replaced with justice, peace and equity.
Due to the booty gained from the various conquests, everyone will have
so much wealth thatan eyebrow will not evenbe raised at somebody
else's wealth. Callers will shout in the street, "Is anybody in need
of anything?" Nobody will respond except one person. Abu Saeed
Al-Khudri's Hadith narrated that Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه
وسلمsaid: "A callerwill call 'Who is in need of wealth?' Only one
person will stand (in response to the call and say I am in need of
wealth), he will be told togo to the treasurer and tell him that the
Mahdi orders you to give some wealth. He will be told: 'Gather and
take it.' (He will begin to put it in his lap, when he realized that
nobody else has come and he was the only one) he will regret itand say
'I was the greediest from among the Ummah (Nation) of Muhammad' . The
narrator says, he will return it, but it will not be accepted, and it
will be said to him that we donot accept what we have given." (Musnad
Ahmad)
Abu Saeed al-Khudri said Iheard that the Messengerof Allah صلى الله
عليه وسلم say: " A leader will emerge from your leaders. He will
distributemore than can ever be counted. A man will comeand ask for
goods, and he (the leader) will tell him to take what he wants. That
man will spread out his shirt and fill it with goods. The Messenger of
Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم spread out a thick shirt he was wearing,
showing how that man will be at that time, and then gathered up the
corners of that garment and said, this is how that man will collect
his goods and carry themaway." (Ibn Kathir's book Nihaya fi Fitan &
Al-Malahim )
عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
يخرج في آخر أمتي المهدي يسيقه الله الغيث وتخرج الأرض نباتها ويعطي
المال صحاحاً وتكثر الماشية وتعظم الأمة يعيش سبعاً أو ثمانياً يعني
حججاً)) رواه الحاكم في المستدرك وقال صحيح، وقال الالباني حديث صحيح
Abu Saeed al-Khudri said: the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said: " At the end of Umma, the Mahdi will appear. Allah will give him
water as a relief. Land sprouts plants. He give away money. The cattle
will increase in number. The Umma (nation) will become magnificent. He
will live for 7 or 8, meaning Hajj seasons (years)." (Al-Hakim's
Al-Mustadrak , Al-Albany classified it as Sahih)
13. His Reign as a Caliph
There are different conflicting narrations regarding the length of the
period of the Mahdi's reign as a Caliph.
Umm Salama narrated the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "… He will
remain seven years, then die, and Muslims will pray for him (at his
funeral)." (Abu Dawud)
Abu Saeed Al-Khudri reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم said
"The Mahdi is from me (my progeny) and will have a broad, clear (of
hair) forehead and a prominent nose and will fill the Earth with
fairness and justice as it was filled with oppression and injustice,
and will reign for seven years ." (Abu Dawud) Al-Munawi added to this
Hadith "or nine years".
Abu Saeed Al-Khudri narrated: "We were afraid that things might
happen, so we asked the Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم , … 'In my
Ummah (Nation), there will be the Mahdi; he will appear and remain
five, seven or nine. ' Zayd was one who was not sure. He said, ' We
asked, 'What does that refer to?' He (Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه
وسلم ) replied, 'Years'." (Tirmizi)
There are Hadiths that indicate that when the Mahdi dies, Prophet
Jesuswill lead his funeral prayer and bury him.
The Shia believe, according to some sayings they attribute to their
Imams, that the Mahdi will rule for seven years, but each year will be
equivalent to 10 regular years. This meanshe will rule for what is
equivalent to seventy years. However, some Shia believe the Mahdi may
rule more than 300 years.
14. The Mahdi has been prophesied in theBible
(a) The Bible prophesies the coming of Shiloh. This Shiloh who could
be either Prophet Mohammad (p) or the Mahdi:
The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between
his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the
people be. (Genesis 49:10)
في التوراة العربية المطبوعة في مجموعة باريس (طبعت سنة 1645م) ومجموعة
لندن (طبعت سنة 1657م
لا يزول القضيب من يهوذا والرسم من تحت أمره ، إلى أن يجئ الذي هو لـه ،
وإليه تجتمع الشعوب
ترجمة عربية للعهد القديم طبعت سنة 1753 م في مطبعة (ملاك روتيلي) ،
وردت الآية العاشرة و في الصفحة 66-67 و جاءت كما يلي
لا يزول القضيب من يهوذا ولا القائد من فخذه ، حتى يأتي الْمُزمَعأن يرسل
، وهو يكون انتظار الأمم
(b) The Bible, in Daniel 10and in Daniel 12, prophesies the advent of
the Mahdi, referring to him as Michael :
In Daniel 10: 20-21:
20 So he said, "Do you know why I have come toyou? Soon I will return
tofight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of
Greece will come;
21 but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No
one supports me against them except Michael, your prince . (Daniel 10:
20-21)
In Daniel 12: 1-11:
1 "At that time, Michael, the great prince who protects your people,
willarise. There will be a timeof distress such as has nothappened
from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time, your
people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be
delivered.
2 Multitudes who sleep inthe dust of the earth will awake: some to
everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.
3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and
ever.
4 But you, Daniel, close up and seal the words of the scroll until the
time ofthe end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge."
5 Then I, Daniel, looked, and there before me stood two others, one on
this bank of the river andone on the opposite bank.
6 One of them said to the man clothed in linen , who was above the
waters of the river, "How long will it be before these astonishing
things are fulfilled?"
7 The man clothed in linen, who was above thewaters of the river,
lifted his right hand and his lefthand toward heaven, and I heard him
swear byhim who lives forever, saying, "It will be for a time, times
and half a time (a year, two years and half a year). When the power
of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be
completed."
8 I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, "My lord, what will
the outcome of all this be?"
9 He replied, "Go your way, Daniel, because the words are closed up
and sealed until the time of the end.
10 Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked
will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but
those who are wise will understand.
11 "From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the
abomination that causes desolation is set up, therewill be 1,290 days
.
12 Blessed is the one whowaits for and reaches theend of the 1,335
days . ( Daniel 12: 1-11)
Furthermore, the following prophecy in Isaiah 19: 16-25 of the Bible
seems to correspond very well with the signs preceding the advent of
the Mahdi:
(a) Verse 17 talks about Israel attacking Egypt. This could be either
a reference to Israel's attack on Egypt in 1967 or an attack that will
happen in the future.
(b) Verse 18 mentions that Egyptians will be speaking language of
Canaan which indicates that they will speaking a new language that
ancient Egyptian did not speak. Canaan is the region that includes
Lebanon and Palestine, where people speak Arabic, and previously
Aramaic used to be spoken there which is also a Semitic language, very
similar to Arabic. So, we sense that this prophecy is talking
aboutevents at the end of time.
(c) Heliopolis mentioned in verse 18 is a suburb of today's Cairo .
(d) Verse 19 mentions a sign and a pillar which could be the sign and
column of fire or light wediscussed in the Signs Preceding the Mahdi .
(e) Verse 20 talks about God sending the Egyptians a saviour from
oppression. This saviour could be the Mahdi.
(f) Verse 23 says that there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria.
Assyria includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Northern
Saudi Arabia. This highway could be the proposed bridge Sharm
el-Sheikh in Egypt to Ras Hamid in Northern Saudi Arabia is one of
signs, mentioned in Shia books, for the advent of the Mahdi.
(c) Isaiah 19: 16-25 :
16 In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid
and fear because of the shaking ofthe hand of the LORD of hosts, which
he shaketh over it.
17 And the land of Judah (meaning Israel) will bring terror to the
Egyptians; everyone to whom Judah is mentioned will be terrified,
because of what the LORD Almighty is planning against them.
18 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the
language of Canaan, and swear to theLORD of hosts; one shall be
called, the City of Destruction ( some manuscripts of the Bible
mention Heliopolisor City of the Sun ).
19 In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the
land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.
20 And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD Almighty
in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the
oppressors, and he shall send them a Saviour , and a great one , and
he shall deliver them.
21 And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know
the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they
shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform it.
22 And the LORD shall smite Egypt : he shall smite and heal it : and
they shall return even to the LORD, and he shall respond to their
pleas and heal them.
23 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria , and
the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and
the Egyptians shall serve withthe Assyrians.
24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria,
even a blessing in the midst of the land:
25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my
people , and Assyria the work of my hands , and Israel mine
inheritance.
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Both Sunni Muslims and Shia are awaiting a person whose is referred to
as Al-Mahdi (Shia call him Imam Mahdi becausethey are expecting him
tobe their 12th Imam). However, the both identity and characteristics
of the Mahdi of the Sunnis is significantly different from the
identity and characteristics of Shia's Imam Mahdi.
For Sunni Muslims, the Mahdi is just a Muslim leader who will act as a
Caliph, ruling the Muslim World. He is not a prophet. For Sunnis, the
Mahdi must be a descendant of Prophet Mohammad. His name must be
Mohammad and his father's name must beAbdullah, like the name of
Prophet Mohammad's father. Sunni Muslims' Al-Mahdi has to be a good
man. In contrast, Shia's Imam Mahdi, as portrayed in Shia's books,
seems to be an evil man whom the Shia expect will persecute Sunni
Muslims, resurrect and crucify Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم
Companions,Abu Bakr and Omar as well as Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله
عليه وسلم wife, Aisha.
Shia's Imam Mahdi is their 12th Imam. Shia claim that Imam Mahdi
isMohammad bin Hasan Al-Askari who disappeared as a young boy at the
age of 5 and went into hiding (or state of occultation) and has been
hiding for 10 centuries. Some Shia say he is hiding in a tunnel. The
Shia are awaiting forhim to emerge from his state of occultation in
theEnd Times. By the way, there is no proof, even inShia's books, that
his father, Hasan Al-Askari, had a son called Mohammad.
According to Shia's books, the Shia's Imam Mahdi will be someone who
rules based on the Laws of David. He will rely on scriptures, other
than the Quran. So, Shia'sMahdi fits the characteristics of the Dajjal
(Anti-Christ).
The Shia claim that Imam Mahdi's father is Hasan Al-Askari. This
contradictswith Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم hadith that
says the name of the Mahdi's father will be thesame as the name of
Prophet Mohammad's صلى الله عليه وسلم father, which means his father
should be Abdullah.
Shia's Imam Mahdi is not a normal human being since they are claiming
that he has been alive for1200 years. Sunnis reject this because there
is no Hadith that says the Mahdi will not be a normal human being. In
contrast, Shia's Imam Mahdi resembles the Dajjal (Anti-Christ) in many
ways. Based on a Hadith of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , the
Anti-Christ was alive at the time of the Prophet and is still alive,
but will not appear until God permits him to do so.
All this evidence leads us to believe that the evil founders of
Shiism, mostly Jews who pretended to convert to Islam outwardly while
remaining Jews in their hearts, have purposefully portrayed, in their
books, Imam Mahdi as someone similarin many ways to the Anti-Christ &
the Jewish Mashiah (Messiah) son of David in order to:
(a) motivate the Shia to reject the real Mahdi when he appears because
he is a Sunni Muslim and does not fit into their expectations, and
(b) to deceive the Shia into following the JewishMessiah who is going
to be the Anti-Christ, thinking that he is the Mahdi.
Shia's Imam Mahdi is a fictitious, imaginary character. He never
existed as a child. He does not exist now, contrary to what they
believe. Therefore, there will never be any person appearing in the
future who will fulfil all the characteristics and signs of Shia's
Imam Mahdi. However, we believe thatthe Dajjal (AntiChrist) mayclaim
to be Shia's Imam Mahdi as well as the Mashiah (Messiah) of the Jews
and Jesus Christ of the Christians. To convince the Christians and
because Christians is God, the Anti-Christ will claim to be God and
perform some miracles.
The Sunnis' Mahdi, who isthe real Mahdi and appear before the Dajjal,
will only identify himself as a Muslim, not a Sunni and not a Shia.
Many of the Shia will hopefully accept the Sunnis' Mahdi.However, it
is possible that the more wicked Shia may practice Taqiya and accept
Sunnis' Mahdionly outwardly while rejecting him in their hearts. When
the Dajjal (Anti-Christ) appears, the wicked Shia may follow of the
Dajjal.
For more information and details:
(a) Shia's Imam Mahdi
(b) The Dajjal (Anti-Christ)
2. Khilafa (Caliphate)
The recommended governing method of theMuslim nation in Islam is
called Khilafa (Caliphate) headed by a Khalifa (Caliph) who rules all
lands controlled by Muslims. The Caliph is supposed to be chosen
through a method called Bay'a (whereby Muslims offer allegiance to the
Caliph) and the Caliph canbe any good Muslim, regardless of which
family clan or tribe he belongs to. The word Caliph means a
successor,in other words, the one who comes after anotherruler. After
Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم four successive Caliphs reigned
who enjoyed wide spread approval among Muslims when they were chosen.
They followed the methodology of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
in governing. They are: Abu Bakr Al-Siddique, Omar bin Al-Khattab,
Uthman bin Affan, and Ali bin Abi Taleb. After Ali, there wasa dispute
over who should be chosen next. Some people favored Ali'sson Al-Hasan
(who is Prophet Mohammad's grandson) while others favored Muawiya bin
Abi Sufyan, who was a powerful governor of AsSham. Al-Hasan
reignedonly 6 months and then resigned. Muawiya reigned for several
years and chose his son Yazid to succeed him. Thus, the Umayya dynasty
(Muawiya's tribe is called Bani Umayya) started. So, the Islamic
Bay'a system was no longer followed. Under proper Caliphate system,
any good Muslim can be chosen as Caliph. Insteadunder the dynasties
that ruled the Muslims, the eligibility to become a ruler became
restricted to the same ruling family or dynasty. Prophet Mohammad صلى
الله عليه وسلم has accurately prophesied the governing methods that
came to be followed after him and has prophesied that the proper
Caliphate system will be applied again around the end of time. The
Mahdi (Mehdi) is expected to rule as a proper Caliph.
تكون النبوة فيكم ما شاء الله أن تكون ، ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أن
يرفعها ، ثم تكون خلافة على منهاج النبوة، فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون ،
ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أن يرفعها ، ثم تكون ملكا عاضا ، فيكون ما شاء
الله أن تكون ، ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أن يرفعها ، ثم يكون ملكا جبريا ،
فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون ، ثم يرفعها إذا شاء أن يرفعها ، ثم تكون
خلافة على منهاج النبوة ، ثم سكت
Based on Huzaifah, Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"Prophecy will remain among you as long as Allah wishes it to remain,
then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there willbe a caliphate
according to the manner of prophecy as long as Allah wishes it to
remain, then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there willbe a
distressful kingdom which will remain as longas Allah wishes it to
remain, then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there will be a
proud kingdom which will remain as long as Allah wishes it to remain,
then Allah Most High will remove it. Then there willbe a caliphate
according to the manner followed during the prophethood (by the
prophet)." Then he stopped. Habib said: "When Umar ibn AbdulAziz
became caliph Iwrote to him, mentioning this traditionto him and
saying, "I hope you will be the Prince of the Faithful Believers after
the distressful and the proud kingdoms." It pleased and charmed him,
i.e. Umar ibn AbdulAziz." (Al-Tirmizi, Ahmad, Bayhaqi in Dala'il
Nubuwwah)
Based on Abu Saeed Al Khudri, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"Allah never sends a prophet or gives the Caliphate to a Caliph but
that he (the prophet or the Caliph) has two groups of advisors: A
group advising him to dogood and exhorts him to do it, and the other
group advising him to doevil and exhorts him to do it. But the
protected person (against such evil advisors) is the one protected by
Allah." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Based on Abu Saeed al-Khudri, Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said: " When oath of allegiance has been taken for two caliphs,
killthe one for whom the oath was taken later." (Sahih Muslim – Hadith
4568 )
Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "The
Israelites used to be ruledand guided by prophets: Whenever a prophet
died, another would takeover his place. There will be no prophet after
me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number." The people
asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What do you order us (to do)?" He said,
"Obey the one who will be given the pledge of allegiance first. Fulfil
their (i.e. the Caliphs) rights, for Allah will ask them about (any
shortcoming) in ruling those Allah has put undertheir guardianship."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Jarir said: " While I was at Yemen, I met two men from Yemen called
Zhu Kala and Zhu Amr, and I started telling them about Allah's
Messenger. Zhu Amr said to me, "If what you are saying about your
friend (i.e. the Prophet) is true, then he has died three days ago."
Then both of them accompanied me to Medina, and when we had covered
some distance on the way to Medina, we saw some riders coming from
Medina. We asked them and they said, "Allah's Messenger has died and
Abu Bakr has been appointed as the Caliph and the people are in a good
state.' Then they said, "Tell your friend (Abu Bakr) that we have come
(to visit him), and ifAllah will, we will come again." So they both
returned to Yemen. WhenI told Abu Bakr their statement, he said to me,
"I wish you had brought them (to me)." Afterwards I met Zhu Amr, and
he said to me, "O Jarir! You have done a favor to me and I am going to
tell you something, i.e. you, the nation of 'Arabs, will remain
prosperous as long as you choose and appoint another chief whenever a
former one is dead. But if authority isobtained by the power ofthe
sword, then the rulers will become kings who will get angry, as kings
get angry, and will be delighted as kings get delighted." (Sahih
Al-Bukhari )
Narrated by Jabir bin Samura: I heard the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
saying, "There will be twelve Muslim rulers (who will rule all the
Islamic world)." He then said a sentence which I did not hear. My
father said, " All of them (those rulers) will be from Quraish ."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari ) Abu Dawud in his Sunan also reported this Hadith,
but added to it "and the whole community will agree on each of them."
Narrated by Ibn Umar: Allah's Apostle صلى اللهعليه وسلم said, "This
matter (caliphate) will remain with Quraish evenif only two of them
were still existing." (Sahih Al-Bukhari )
Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"The kingship belongs to Quraish , the legal authority (belongs) to
the Ansar , the call to prayer (belongs) to the Abyssinians, and
faithfulness (belongs) to Azd ( Tribe in Yemen )." (Tirmizi)
Abdullah ibn Hawalah Al-Azdi said: "The Messenger of Allah صلى الله
عليه وسلم placed his hand over my head and said:
"O Ibn Hawalah! When you see that the Khilafah (Caliphate) has settled
(has its seat or capital) in the Holy Land (Palestine) , then the
earthquakes, tribulations and great events will have drawn near. The
Hour, on that day, will be closer to the people than my hand is to
your head." (Abu Dawud)
Yunus ibn Maysurah Al-Jiblani said: "The Messenger of Allah صلى الله
عليه وسلم said:
"This matter will be in Al-Madina , then in AsSham , then in the
Al-Jazirah , then in Iraq , then in Al-Madina , then in Bayt Al-Maqdis
(Jerusalem) . And when it comes to Bayt al-Maqdis, then it will be in
its homeland. And it will never go away from a people and afterwards
return to them." (Nuaim bin Hammad's Kitab Al-Fitan)
ف قد روى الإمام أحمد عن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنه الله، قال: كنا
جلوساً في المسجد فجاء أبو ثعلبة الخشني فقال: يا بشير بن سعد أتحفظ حديث
رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في الأمراء، فقال حذيفة: أنا أحفظ خطبته.
فجلس أبو ثعلبة.
فقال حذيفة: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: تكون النبوة فيكم ما شاء
الله أن تكون، ثم يرفعها الله إذا شاء أنيرفعها، ثم تكون خلافة على منهاج
النبوة فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون، ثم يرفعها الله إذاشاء أن يرفعها، ثم
تكون ملكًا عاضًا فيكون ما شاء الله أن يكون، ثم يرفعها إذا شاء الله أن
يرفعها، ثم تكون ملكًا جبرية فتكون ما شاء الله أن تكون، ثميرفعها الله
إذا شاء أن يرفعها، ثم تكون خلافة على منهاج النبوة، ثم سكت. قال حبيب:
فلما قام عمر بن عبد العزيز، وكان يزيد بن النعمان بن بشيرفي صحابته،
فكتبت إليه بهذاالحديث أذكره إياه. فقلت له: إنيأرجو أن يكون أمير
المؤمنين – يعني عمر – بعد الملك العاض والجبرية، فأدخل كتابي على عمربن
عبد العزيز فَسُرَّ به وأعجبه.
وروى الحديث أيضًا الطيالسي والبيهقي في منهاج النبوة، والطبري ، والحديث
صححه الألباني في السلسلة الصحيحة، وحسنه الأرناؤوط
3. Description of the Mahdi (Mehdi) & his Lineage
Based on the Hadiths presented below, we can conclude that the Madhi
(Mehdi) will be a descendant of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم .
This means the Mahdi (Mehdi) is at least partly an Arab, but he does
not have to be 100% Arab. Descendants of Prophet Mohammad صلى الله
عليه وسلم exist throughout the Muslim World, not only inArab
countries.
1) He will be from the progeny of the Prophet and descendant of Fatima
رضي الله عنها . Umm Salama رضي الله عنها reported: I heard the
Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم saying, "The Mahdi will appear
from Itrati (my family or progeny), from the descendants of Fatima."
(Abu Dawud, Ibn Maja, Al-Haakim, Al-Albany)
2) He could be a descendant of either Al-Hasan or Al-Hussein رضي
الله عنهم (sons ofFatima رضي الله عنها & Ali رضي الله عنه).
قال علي رضي الله عنه ونظر إلى ابنه الحسن فقال إن ابني هذا سيد كما سماه
النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وسيخرج من صلبه رجل يسمى باسم نبيكم يشبهه في
الخلق ولا يشبهه في الخلق ثم ذكر قصة يملأ الأرض عدلا
Abu Iss'haq (Isaac) narrated that Imam Ali رضي الله عنه , once looked
at his son Al-Hasan رضي الله عنه and said " This son of mine is a
Sayyid (chief or master) as the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم named him
(called him orgave him this title). From my reproductive organs
(meaning from progeny or descendants) will come a man by the name of
your Prophet. He will resemble him (the Prophet) in character, but not
in looks (physical appearance).' Then, he (Imam Ali) mentioned that he
(the Mahdi) will fill the Earth with justice." (Abu Dawud)
: عن حذيفه , أن النبي (ص) قال
لو لم يبق من الدنيا إلا يوم واحد لطوّل الله عز وجل ذلك اليوم حتى يبعث
رجلاً من ولدي اسمه اسمي، فقام سلمان الفارسي فقال: يا رسول الله، من أي
ولدك؟ قال من ولدي هذا، وضرب بيده على الحسين
ينابيع المودة لنعيم بن حماد : ص 490 ، المعجم الكبير للطبراني: ج 10 ص
166، الصواعق المحرقة على أهل الرفض والضلال والزندقة لإبن حجر الهيتمي:
ص 249
Huzaifa narrated that theProphet صلى الله عليهوسلم said:
" If there is not left in thisWorld except one day, Allah will
lengthen it untilHe (Allah) sends a man from my children (or
descendants), his name is(like) mine." So, Salman Al-Farsi stood up
and said: O Messenger of Allah: From which of yourchildren (or
descendants)? He said: " From my Child, this one and he tapped with
his hand on Al-Hussein ." ( Nuaim bin Hammad 's Yanabi Al-Mawadda ,
page 490; Tabarani's Al-Mujam Al-Kabir , Vol. 10, page 166 ; Ibn
Hajar Al-Haitami's Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhriqa ala Ahl Al-Rafdwa Al-Dhalal wa
Al-Zandaqa, page 249 )
3) حدثنا أبو بكر بن أبي شيبة حدثنا يونس بن محمد حدثنا
القاسم بن الفضلالحداني عن محمدبن زياد عن عبد الله بن
الزبير أن عائشة قالت
عبث رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في منامه فقلنا يا رسول الله
صنعت شيئا في منامك لم تكن تفعله فقال العجب إن ناسا من أمتي يؤمون
بالبيت برجل من قريش قد لجأ بالبيت حتى إذا كانوا
بالبيداء خسف بهم فقلنا يارسول الله إن الطريققد يجمع الناس قال نعم
فيهم المستبصر والمجبور وابن السبيل يهلكون مهلكا واحدا ويصدرون
مصادر شتى يبعثهم الله على نياتهم
Aisha (r.a.) said that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"Itworth wondering ! Thereare people from my Ummah who will head
toward House (Mecca's House of Worship) seeking (with evil intention)
a man from Quraish (tribe) who has taken refuge in the House. Once
they arrive at Bayda, a Khusuf (landslide) will occur to them…" (Sahih
Muslim)
4)
أخرج ( ك ) أيضا (1115) عن كعب قال: ما المهدي إلا من قريش, وما الخلافة
إلا فيهم,[ غير أن له أصلا ونسبا في اليمن [
Ka'b said: " The Mahdi willnot be (from any tribe) other than from
Quraish. The Caliphate is not (from any tribe) other than from
Quraish. However, he has an origin (roots) and kinshipin Yemen." (
Nuaim bin Hammad's Kitab Al-Fitan, Jalal-uddine AsSuyuti's Al-Urf
Al-Wardi fi Akhbar Al-Mahdi, a part of Al-Hawi li Al-Fatawa )
5) His name will be Muhammad and his father's name will be Abdullah.
Ibn Masood reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم said, "Even if
thereremains only a day before the World ends, the almighty Allah will
greatly prolong that day to send a man from me (my progeny), from
members of my House (family). His name will be similar to my name and
his father's name similar to my father's name." (Abu Dawud)
6) Abu Saeed Al-Khudri reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said "The Mahdi is from me (my progeny) and will have a broad, clear
(of hair) forehead and a prominent nose and will fill the Earth with
fairness and justice as it was filled with oppression and injustice,
and will reign for seven years." (Abu Dawud).
7) Once Imam Ali رضي الله عنه was asked to describe the Mahdi's. He
replied, "He is a well-built, youthful, with average height and a
handsome face. His hair reaches his shoulders, and the light of his
face iscontrasted by the darkness of his hair and beard." (Muhammad
Al-Barzanji'sbook Isha'ah li Ashrat Al-Sa'a )
The following Hadiths provide more physical description of the Mahdi
(Mehdi) . However, these Hadiths are weak. They mention that Mahdi's
body resembles the bodies of the Israelites. This connection of the
Mahdi to the Israelites should be regarded with great caution because
it could be a false rumour propagated by the Shia who believe the
Mahdi will follow the Jewish Laws and pray in Hebrew:
1) Abu Umamah says that Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"The people asked: 'O Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم , who will
be the Imam of the people at the time? ' He said: 'He will be from my
progeny and will be fortyyears of age. His face will shine like a star
and he will have a small black spot on his right cheek . He will don
two Qutwaani cloaks as if he is from the Israelites. He will rule for
20 years and will conquer the cities of the Mushrikeen (Polytheists).
" (Tabrani)
2) The Mahdi will have wheatish complexion, long straight nose, eyes
brows round like bow, big black eyes, very whitefront two teeth and
with a spacing between the teeth ,a small black spot on the right
cheek, face glowing like a shining star, a mark on his shoulder like
that of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , complexion like the
Arabsand body like the Israelites. He will be slow in speech (with a
slight stutter) and when he stutters, he will strike his left thigh
with his right hand. He will appear at the age of 40. While praying to
Allah, he will expand his hands for prayers like birds expanding their
wings. He will be wearing Qutwani Cloaks. He will resemble in
character Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم ,but in appearance (or
looks), he will be different. (Muhammad Al-Barzanji's book Isha'ahli
Ashrat Al-Sa'a )
4. T he Mahdi's Place of Birth
Nuaim bin Hammad narrates based on Ali bin Abi Talib (r.a.) that the
Mahdi (Mehdi) will be born in Medina. However,Al-Qurtubi in his book
Al-Tazirah said that the Mahdi will be born in the Maghreb (Morocco,
Algeria, Tunis region). Others said in Al-Andalus.
قال رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم ( المهدي يخرج من قرية تسمي قرعه
باليمن ) السيوطي وأخرج أبو نعيم (7), وأبو بكر المقرئ في ((معجمه))(94)
عن ابن عمرو قال: قال النبي صلي الله عليه وسلم : (( يخرج المهدي من قرية
يقال لها قرعة )) نبوءة اشعياء النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام (يقول الرب
أقيموا راية علي جبل أقرع ) سفر اشعياءالإصحاح 13
5. Signs & Events Preceding the Mahdi (Mehdi)
To read about the signs &events that will occur before the Mahdi
appears, please click here (These signs & events are very important.
We strongly urge you to readthem !)
6 . The Rise of the Mahdi (Mehdi)
Abdullah-bin-Masood hasreported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said, "The World will not pass away before the Arabs are ruled by a
man (referring to the Mahdi) of my family whose name will be the same
as mine." (Abu Dawud)
Umm Salamah رضي الله عنها narrated: The Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم
said: "Disagreement will occur upon the death of a Caliph and a man of
the people of Medina will flee to Mecca. Some of the people of Mecca
will come to him, bring him out against his will and make him accept
their Bay'a (being chosen as a leader) (at a location) between the
Rukn (corner of the Ka'ba containing the Black Stone) and the Maqam
(Place) of Abraham (located on a side of the Ka'ba). An army from the
people of AshSham (Greater Syria) will then be sent against him , but
Khusf (land collapse) will happen to them (they will die) in the
Baidaa (desert) between Mecca and Medina. When the people see this,
the Abdal (pious eminent individuals) of Syria and the Asa'ib (pious
individuals) of the peopleof Iraq will come to him and offer him Bay'a
(accept his leadership) between the Rukn and the Maqam. A man from
Quraish tribe , whose maternal uncles are from Kalb tribe, will arise
and send against them (against the Mahdi & his supporters) an army
which they (the Mahdi & his supporters) will overcome. That army will
be made up of Kalb tribe. Whoever does not witness the spoils of (this
battle with) Kalb tribe will be disappointed (because treasures will
be found, according to some narration). He (the Mahdi) will divide
(distribute) money (wealth) , and will governthe people according to
the Sunnah of their Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم and establish Islamon
Earth. He will remain seven years, then die, and the Muslims will
prayover him." (Abu Dawud) Al-Bazar reported a variation of this
Hadith attributed to Anas bin Malik who says that the Prophet
mentioned that the army which experience the Khusuf comes from Iraq,
not AshSham.
Abu Huraira has narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, '
'A man will emerge from the depth of Damascus. He will be called
Sufyani. Most of those who followhim will be from the tribeof Kalb (or
Kulaib) . He will kill by ripping the stomachs of women and even kill
children. Qais tribe will gather against them, but Sufyani & his
followers will them. A man from my family will appear in Haram (in
Mecca), the news of this event will reach the Sufyani and he will send
forth one of his armies. He (the Mahdi) will defeat them. Then, the
Sufyani will march (to attack the Mahdi) with whoever remains with
him. When they reach a Baidaa (desert), a Khusf (land collapse) will
happen to them . None ofthem (Sufyani's army) will survive, except one
person who will tell about what happened.'' (Imam Al-Haakim)
The Sufyani (a descendant of Abu Sufyan) will emerge fromDamascus
before the Mahdi. According to someweak narration, the Sufyani's name
will be Urwa bin Muhammad and his Kuniya (nick name) will be Abu-Utba.
The Hadiths regarding the Suffyani specify that he is a tyrant who
will spread corruption and mischief on Earth.
Please note that Umm Salama's Hadith mentionstwo different armies
sentto attack the Mahdi. Whereas Abu Huraira's Hadith mentions only
onearmy.
Many Muslim scholars from various countries will set out to seek the
Mahdi (a.s.), unknown to one another, and up to 310 people will
accompany each scholar. Eventually, they will all meet up in Mecca.
And when they ask one another "why did they come?", they will all
answer: "We are looking for the Mahdi (a.s.), who will end this Fitna
(strife) and conquer Constantinople , because we have learned his name
and those of his father, mother and army." (The Book of Signsof the
Mahdi of the End Times, p. 15-75)
أخرج ( ك ) الداني (596) عن حذيفة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليهوسلم :
(( تكون وقعة بالزوراء,قالوا يا رسول الله وما الزوراء؟ قال: مدينة
بالمشرق بين أنهار يسكنها شرار خلق الله, وجبابرة من أمتي, تقذف بأربعة
أصناف من العذاب,بالسيف وخسف وقذف ومسخ ))
وقال صلى الله عليه وسلم : (( إذا خرجت السودان طلبت العرب ينكشفون,
حتى يلحقوا ببطن الأرض أو قال: ببطن الأردن فبينما هم كذلك , إذ خرج
السفياني في ستين وثلاثمائة راكب , حتى يأتي دمشق, فلا يأتي عليه شهر حتى
يبايعه من كلب ثلاثون ألفا, فيبعث جيشا إلى العراق , فيقتل بالزوراء مائة
ألف , وينحدرون إلىالكوفة فينهبونها , فعند ذلك تخرج [ دابة ] من المشرق
, يقودها رجل من بني تميم , يقال له:شعيب بن صالح , فيستنقذ ما في أيديهم
من سبي أهل الكوفة, ويقتلهم, ويخرج جيش آخر من جيوش السفياني إلى
المدينة, فينهبونها [ ثلاثة أيام, ثم يسيرون إلى مكة, حتى إذا كانوا
بالبيداء بعث الله عز وجل جبريل فيقول: يا جبريل عذبهم , فيضربهم برجله
ضربة ,فيخسف الله عز وجل بهم فلا يبقى منهم إلا رجلان, فيقدمان على
السفياني فيخبرانه خسفالجيش فلا يهوله , ثم إن رجالا من قريش يهربون إلى
قسطنطينية, فيبعث السفياني إلى عظيم الروم, أن ابعث إلى بهم في المجامع,
قال: فيبعث بهم إليه فيضربأعناقهم على باب المدينة بدمشق.
قال حذيفة :حتى إنهيطاف بالمرأة في مسجد دمشق في الثوب على مجلس مجلس,
حتى تأتي فخذ السفياني فتجلس عليه, وهو في المحراب قاعد, فيقوم رجل من
المسلمين فيقول: ويحكم أكفرتم بالله بعد إيمانكم ؟,إن هذا لا يحل, فيقوم
فيضرب عنقه في مسجد دمشق, ويقتل كل من شايعه على ذلك, فعند ذلك ينادىمن
السماء:مناد أيها الناس إن الله عز وجل قد قطع عنكم مدة الجبارين
والمنافقين وأشياعهم وأتباعهم, وولاكم خير أمة محمد فالحقوا به بمكة
فإنه المهدي, واسمه أحمد بن عبدالله .
قال حذيفة : فقام عمران بن الحصين الخزاعي فقال:يا رسول الله كيف لنا بهذا حتى
نعرفه؟ فقال:هو رجل منولد كنانة من رجال بني إسرائيل,عليه عباءتان
قطوانيتان, كأن وجهه الكوكب الدري في اللون,في خده الأيمن خال أسود,[ بين
] أربعين سنة, فيخرج الأبدال من الشام وأشباهـهم, ويخرج إليه النجباء من
مصر وعصائب أهل المشرق وأشباهـهم,حتى يأتوا مكة , فيبايع له بين زمزم
والمقام, ثم يخرج متوجها إلي الشام, وجبريل على مقدمته, وميكائيل على
ساقته, يفرح به أهل السماء و أهل الأرض, والطير والوحوش والحيتان في
البحر, وتزيد المياهـ في دولته, وتمد الأنهار, وتضعف الأرض أكلها,
وتستخرج الكنوز, فيقدم الشام, فيذبح السفياني تحت الشجرة التي أغصانها
إلى بحيرة طبرية, ويقتل كلبا.
قال حذيفة قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : فالخائب من خاب يوم
كلب, ولو بعقال.
قال حذيفة : يا رسول الله وكيف يحل قتالهم وهم موحدون؟ فقال رسول الله
صلى الله عليهوسلم : يا حذيفة هم يومئذ على ردة, يزعمون أن الخمر حلال,
ولا يصلون , [ ويسير المهدي حتى يأتي دمشق, ومن معه من المسلمين, فيبعث
الله عز و وجل عليهم الروم , وهو الخامس من آل هرقل , يقال له: طبارة,
وهو صاحب الملاحم , فتصالحونهم سبع سنين , حتى تغزوا أنتم وهم عدوا
خلفهم , وتغنمون وتسلمون أنتم وهم جميعا فتنزلون بمرج ذي تلول ], .[
فإذا كان يوم الجمعة من صلاة الغداة وقد أقيمت الصلاة فالتفت المهدي فإذا
هو بعيسى بن مريمقد نزل من السماء, في ثوبين كأنما يقطر من رأسه الماء,
فقال أبوهريرة إذا أقوم إليه يا رسول الله فأعانقه؟ فقال يا أبا هريرة
إن خرجته هذه ليست كخرجته الأولى,تلقى عليه مهابة كمهابة الموت,يبشر
أقواما بدرجات من الجنة,فيقول له الإمام: تقدم فصل بالناس, فيقول له عيسى
: إنما أقيمت الصلاة لك, فيصلى عيسى خلفه. قال حذيفة وقال رسول الله :
قد أفلحت أمة أنا أولها , و عيسى آخرها ... الحديث ] ))
Huzaifa said that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلمsaid :
"When Sudan (either refers to Sudan as a country, or blacks, such as
the Abyssinians, meaning Ethiopians) come after the Arabs, they will
be defeated and thrown into the lowest part of the Earth (or pushed
backto Jordan). While these circumstances exist, the Sufyani will come
with three hundred and sixty men until he reaches Damascus. After a
month, he will be followed by thirty thousand from Kalb(tribe) . He
will send an army to Iraq and kill one hundred thousand in Az-Zawra
(possibly refers to Baghdad) .
Then, they (Sufyani's army) will go to Kufa (a Shia city in Iraq) and
pillage it. When this occurs, a banner will come from the East led by
a man from Tamim called Shuayb, the son of Salih, who will obtain the
release of the people of Kufa (captured by Sufyani's army) and (Salih
& his men) will defeat them (Sufyani's army).
Then, another army of the Sufyani will go to Medina and pillage it for
three days and thereafter proceed towards Mecca until these troops
find themselves in a desert.
Then, Allah will send (Angel) Gabriel and say tohim, 'Chastise them!'
So, he (Gabriel) will crush them with his leg once and Allah will
cause them to be swallowed up (by the earth) . None will remain except
two men who will return to The Sufyani to inform him of the
swallowing-up of his army, but this will not scare him.
Several men from Quraish(tribe) will escape to Constantinople
(Istanbul, New York, or European city). The Sufyani will ask the
leader of the Romans to send them back to the Sufyani. The Sufyani
will slit their throats and the throats of their followers.
At that point, a voice will come from Heaven saying: ' O' people,
surely Allah forbids tyrants and their followers for you and (Allah)
bestows leadership upon the best of the nation of Muhammad. Join him
in Mecca — he is the Mahdi !' "
Then, Huzaifa asked: "O Messenger of Allah, how shall we identify him
(theMahdi)?"
He صلى الله عليه وسلم replied: "He is a man from my descendants, he
looks like the men of the Israelites, upon him are two white cloaks
with frayed edges, ' Qutwani' cloaks . His face is like a glittering
star, upon his right cheek there is a black mole and he is fortyyears
old .
Al-Abdal (pious individuals) and those seeking the Mahdi like them
will come to him (the Mahdi) from Syria . Al- Nujaba (pious
individuals) from the dwellers of Egypt will come to him (the Mahdi) .
Groups of dwellers from the East and those seeking the Mahdi like them
will come until they all gather together in Mecca. So, they will
pledge their allegiance tohim (the Mahdi) betweenAl-Rukn (corner of
the Ka'ba containing the Black Stone) and Al-Maqam (Place) of
(Prophet) Abraham عليه السلام (located on a side of the Ka'ba).
Then, he (the Mahdi) will lead (an army) towards Syria, with (angel)
Gabriel at the fore front and (angel) Michael in the middle. The
dwellers of Heaven and Earth will be joyful because of him. Water will
be plentiful in his country (Syria) and the River (Euphrates) will
spread and treasures will be found ( gold or treasures of
religioussignificance ) .
When he (the Mahdi) reaches Syria, he will slaythe Sufyani under a
tree, the branches of which grow in the direction of Lake Tiberias and
he will defeat Kalb (tribe). On that Day (battle) of Kalb,
disappointed will be whoever does not get some (of the treasures)."
Huzaifa asked: "O Messenger of Allah, صلىالله عليه وسلم , how isit
permitted to kill them when they believe in the Oneness (of God)?"
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم replied: "O Huzaifa, they
are at that time apostates , they claim that wine is permitted and do
not pray." ( Nuaim Ibn Hammad's Kitab Al-Fitan , Tabarani, and Abu
Amru Uthman bin Saeed Ad-Dani 's Kitab Al-Sunan Al-Waredah fi al-Fitan
)
غير الدجال أخوفني عليكم إن يخرج وأنا فيكم فأنا حجيجه دونكم وإن يخرج
ولست فيكم فامرؤ حجيج نفسه والله خليفتي على كل مسلم
7. The Pillaging of Madina in Saudi Arabia
Mu'az ibn Jabal narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said to
him: " Omran (re-building) of Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) willbe (lead
to) Halak (the pillaging and devastation) of Yathrib ( Madina in Saudi
Arabia ). The pillaging of Yathrib will be (lead to) the outbreak of
the Big Battle (with the Romans).The outbreak of the Big Battle will
be (lead to) the conquest of Constantinople. The conquest of
Constantinople will be (lead to) the coming of Dajjal (Anti-Christ).
Then,… said: This is as true as you (Mu'az ibn Jabal) are here or you
are sitting." (Abu Dawud)
The Omran (re-building) of Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) refers to the
capture of Jerusalem by Israel.
Based on our numerical analysis of Quran and Hadith, we believe the
Halak ( the pillaging and devastation) of Yathrib (Medina) could have
been meant by Prophet Mohammad as coded message referring to the
devastation of a city of the enemies of Muslims.
8 . Roman (European) Invasions & the Conquest of Constantinople & Rome
For detailed information about Roman (European) Invasions & the
Conquest of Constantinople & Rome click here
9. Other Events around the Time of the Mahdi
This includes:(a)internal fighting & bloodshed in the Muslim World,
(b) Fighting Iran, (c) invasions by the Turks (Russians), (d) fighting
the Andalusians, and Abyssinians (Ethiopians & East Africans),(c)
Muslims' conquest of India, etc. Fordetailed information about , click
here Other Events around the time ofthe Mahdi(s)
10. Discoveries of Religious Significance
Some scholars, particularly the Shia, believe the Mahdi (Mehdi) will
be able to find Religious relics , such as Ark of the Covenant (
containing the Tablets of Stone on which the Ten Commandments were
inscribed) in Antioch ( very important city in Early Christianity,
currently located in Turkey, but, historically, was part of Syria),
Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee in Palestine), or in Rome / Vatican .
For more details about Discoveries of Religious Significance, click
here .
11. Ahl Al-Kahf (People of the Cave)
The story of these people is mentioned in the Quran in Sura Al-Kahf.
Ibn Marduwayh narrates from Ibn Abbas: "Ahl Al-Kahf (People of the
Cave) will be the Mahdi's helpers (companions)." (Muhammad
Al-Barzanji'sbook Isha'ah li Ashrat Al-Sa'a )
وقال محمد بن كعب القرظي : في الكتب المنزلة ، أن أصحاب الكهف يكونون في
حواريه ، وأنهم يحجون معه ، ذكره القرطبي في الملاحم ، في آخر كتاب "
التذكرة "
"People of the Cave will be companions of Jesus and they will perform
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) with him." (Mohammad bin Ka'b Al-Qarzi's
book Al-Kutub Al-Munazala, and Al-Qurtubi's book Al-Tazkira- Malahim
Chapter )
The Shia, particularly, believe that People of theCave will return and
play an important role.
For more information about People of the Cave, click here
12. Blessings at the time of the Mahdi (Mehdi)
Once again, the Quran and Sunnah will govern the people, this time by
the rightly guided Caliph,the Mahdi (Mehdi). Islam will gain an upper
hand and will be firmly established in the land. The oppression,
tyranny, and darkness that prevailed all over the Globe will be
replaced with justice, peace and equity.
Due to the booty gained from the various conquests, everyone will have
so much wealth thatan eyebrow will not evenbe raised at somebody
else's wealth. Callers will shout in the street, "Is anybody in need
of anything?" Nobody will respond except one person. Abu Saeed
Al-Khudri's Hadith narrated that Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه
وسلمsaid: "A callerwill call 'Who is in need of wealth?' Only one
person will stand (in response to the call and say I am in need of
wealth), he will be told togo to the treasurer and tell him that the
Mahdi orders you to give some wealth. He will be told: 'Gather and
take it.' (He will begin to put it in his lap, when he realized that
nobody else has come and he was the only one) he will regret itand say
'I was the greediest from among the Ummah (Nation) of Muhammad' . The
narrator says, he will return it, but it will not be accepted, and it
will be said to him that we donot accept what we have given." (Musnad
Ahmad)
Abu Saeed al-Khudri said Iheard that the Messengerof Allah صلى الله
عليه وسلم say: " A leader will emerge from your leaders. He will
distributemore than can ever be counted. A man will comeand ask for
goods, and he (the leader) will tell him to take what he wants. That
man will spread out his shirt and fill it with goods. The Messenger of
Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم spread out a thick shirt he was wearing,
showing how that man will be at that time, and then gathered up the
corners of that garment and said, this is how that man will collect
his goods and carry themaway." (Ibn Kathir's book Nihaya fi Fitan &
Al-Malahim )
عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
يخرج في آخر أمتي المهدي يسيقه الله الغيث وتخرج الأرض نباتها ويعطي
المال صحاحاً وتكثر الماشية وتعظم الأمة يعيش سبعاً أو ثمانياً يعني
حججاً)) رواه الحاكم في المستدرك وقال صحيح، وقال الالباني حديث صحيح
Abu Saeed al-Khudri said: the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said: " At the end of Umma, the Mahdi will appear. Allah will give him
water as a relief. Land sprouts plants. He give away money. The cattle
will increase in number. The Umma (nation) will become magnificent. He
will live for 7 or 8, meaning Hajj seasons (years)." (Al-Hakim's
Al-Mustadrak , Al-Albany classified it as Sahih)
13. His Reign as a Caliph
There are different conflicting narrations regarding the length of the
period of the Mahdi's reign as a Caliph.
Umm Salama narrated the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "… He will
remain seven years, then die, and Muslims will pray for him (at his
funeral)." (Abu Dawud)
Abu Saeed Al-Khudri reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليهوسلم said
"The Mahdi is from me (my progeny) and will have a broad, clear (of
hair) forehead and a prominent nose and will fill the Earth with
fairness and justice as it was filled with oppression and injustice,
and will reign for seven years ." (Abu Dawud) Al-Munawi added to this
Hadith "or nine years".
Abu Saeed Al-Khudri narrated: "We were afraid that things might
happen, so we asked the Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم , … 'In my
Ummah (Nation), there will be the Mahdi; he will appear and remain
five, seven or nine. ' Zayd was one who was not sure. He said, ' We
asked, 'What does that refer to?' He (Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه
وسلم ) replied, 'Years'." (Tirmizi)
There are Hadiths that indicate that when the Mahdi dies, Prophet
Jesuswill lead his funeral prayer and bury him.
The Shia believe, according to some sayings they attribute to their
Imams, that the Mahdi will rule for seven years, but each year will be
equivalent to 10 regular years. This meanshe will rule for what is
equivalent to seventy years. However, some Shia believe the Mahdi may
rule more than 300 years.
14. The Mahdi has been prophesied in theBible
(a) The Bible prophesies the coming of Shiloh. This Shiloh who could
be either Prophet Mohammad (p) or the Mahdi:
The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between
his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the
people be. (Genesis 49:10)
في التوراة العربية المطبوعة في مجموعة باريس (طبعت سنة 1645م) ومجموعة
لندن (طبعت سنة 1657م
لا يزول القضيب من يهوذا والرسم من تحت أمره ، إلى أن يجئ الذي هو لـه ،
وإليه تجتمع الشعوب
ترجمة عربية للعهد القديم طبعت سنة 1753 م في مطبعة (ملاك روتيلي) ،
وردت الآية العاشرة و في الصفحة 66-67 و جاءت كما يلي
لا يزول القضيب من يهوذا ولا القائد من فخذه ، حتى يأتي الْمُزمَعأن يرسل
، وهو يكون انتظار الأمم
(b) The Bible, in Daniel 10and in Daniel 12, prophesies the advent of
the Mahdi, referring to him as Michael :
In Daniel 10: 20-21:
20 So he said, "Do you know why I have come toyou? Soon I will return
tofight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of
Greece will come;
21 but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No
one supports me against them except Michael, your prince . (Daniel 10:
20-21)
In Daniel 12: 1-11:
1 "At that time, Michael, the great prince who protects your people,
willarise. There will be a timeof distress such as has nothappened
from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time, your
people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be
delivered.
2 Multitudes who sleep inthe dust of the earth will awake: some to
everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.
3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and
ever.
4 But you, Daniel, close up and seal the words of the scroll until the
time ofthe end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge."
5 Then I, Daniel, looked, and there before me stood two others, one on
this bank of the river andone on the opposite bank.
6 One of them said to the man clothed in linen , who was above the
waters of the river, "How long will it be before these astonishing
things are fulfilled?"
7 The man clothed in linen, who was above thewaters of the river,
lifted his right hand and his lefthand toward heaven, and I heard him
swear byhim who lives forever, saying, "It will be for a time, times
and half a time (a year, two years and half a year). When the power
of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be
completed."
8 I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, "My lord, what will
the outcome of all this be?"
9 He replied, "Go your way, Daniel, because the words are closed up
and sealed until the time of the end.
10 Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked
will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but
those who are wise will understand.
11 "From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the
abomination that causes desolation is set up, therewill be 1,290 days
.
12 Blessed is the one whowaits for and reaches theend of the 1,335
days . ( Daniel 12: 1-11)
Furthermore, the following prophecy in Isaiah 19: 16-25 of the Bible
seems to correspond very well with the signs preceding the advent of
the Mahdi:
(a) Verse 17 talks about Israel attacking Egypt. This could be either
a reference to Israel's attack on Egypt in 1967 or an attack that will
happen in the future.
(b) Verse 18 mentions that Egyptians will be speaking language of
Canaan which indicates that they will speaking a new language that
ancient Egyptian did not speak. Canaan is the region that includes
Lebanon and Palestine, where people speak Arabic, and previously
Aramaic used to be spoken there which is also a Semitic language, very
similar to Arabic. So, we sense that this prophecy is talking
aboutevents at the end of time.
(c) Heliopolis mentioned in verse 18 is a suburb of today's Cairo .
(d) Verse 19 mentions a sign and a pillar which could be the sign and
column of fire or light wediscussed in the Signs Preceding the Mahdi .
(e) Verse 20 talks about God sending the Egyptians a saviour from
oppression. This saviour could be the Mahdi.
(f) Verse 23 says that there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria.
Assyria includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Northern
Saudi Arabia. This highway could be the proposed bridge Sharm
el-Sheikh in Egypt to Ras Hamid in Northern Saudi Arabia is one of
signs, mentioned in Shia books, for the advent of the Mahdi.
(c) Isaiah 19: 16-25 :
16 In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid
and fear because of the shaking ofthe hand of the LORD of hosts, which
he shaketh over it.
17 And the land of Judah (meaning Israel) will bring terror to the
Egyptians; everyone to whom Judah is mentioned will be terrified,
because of what the LORD Almighty is planning against them.
18 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the
language of Canaan, and swear to theLORD of hosts; one shall be
called, the City of Destruction ( some manuscripts of the Bible
mention Heliopolisor City of the Sun ).
19 In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the
land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.
20 And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD Almighty
in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the
oppressors, and he shall send them a Saviour , and a great one , and
he shall deliver them.
21 And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know
the LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they
shall vow a vow unto the LORD, and perform it.
22 And the LORD shall smite Egypt : he shall smite and heal it : and
they shall return even to the LORD, and he shall respond to their
pleas and heal them.
23 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria , and
the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and
the Egyptians shall serve withthe Assyrians.
24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria,
even a blessing in the midst of the land:
25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my
people , and Assyria the work of my hands , and Israel mine
inheritance.
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nayagara water falls
The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls onthe Niagara River,
straddling the international border between the Canadian province of
Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km)
north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km)
south-southeastof Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara
Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.
Niagara Falls is composedof two major sections separated by Goat
Island:Horseshoe Falls, the majority of which lies on the Canadian
side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The
smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side,
separated from the main falls by Luna Island.
Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of
theWisconsin glaciation (thelast ice age), and water from the
newly-formed Great Lakes carved a paththrough the Niagara Escarpment
en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the
Niagara Falls are verywide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000
m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow,[1]
and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the
most powerful waterfall in North America.[2]
The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable
source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between
recreational, commercial,and industrial uses has been a challenge for
the stewards of the falls sincethe 1800s.
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straddling the international border between the Canadian province of
Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km)
north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km)
south-southeastof Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara
Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.
Niagara Falls is composedof two major sections separated by Goat
Island:Horseshoe Falls, the majority of which lies on the Canadian
side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The
smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side,
separated from the main falls by Luna Island.
Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of
theWisconsin glaciation (thelast ice age), and water from the
newly-formed Great Lakes carved a paththrough the Niagara Escarpment
en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the
Niagara Falls are verywide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000
m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow,[1]
and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the
most powerful waterfall in North America.[2]
The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable
source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between
recreational, commercial,and industrial uses has been a challenge for
the stewards of the falls sincethe 1800s.
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HIMALAYAS AND MT. EVEREST
THE HIMALAYAS as most everyone knows are the highest mountains in the
world, with 30 peaks over 24,000 feet. The highest mountains in
Europe, Northand South America barely top 20,000 feet. The word
Himalaya is Sanskrit for"abode of the snow" and a Himal is a massif of
mountains. Technically Himalaya is the plural of Himal and there
should be no such word as Himalayas.
The Himalayas stretch for 1,500 miles from eastern Tibet and China to
a point where India, Pakistan, China and Afghanistan all come
together. The mountain kingdoms of Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal are all
contained within therange. The southern side ofthe Himalayas are like
a huge climatic wall. During the summer monsoon winds push massive
rain clouds against the mountains squeezing out rain onto some of the
wettest places on earth. Onthe leeward, rain-blocked side of the
range, on the Tibetan plateau, are some of the driest and most barren
places on the planet.
The Himalaya-Karakoram range contains nine of the world's top ten
highest peaks and 96 of the world's 109 peaks over 24,000 feet. If the
Karakorum, Pamir, Tian Shan and Hindu Kush ranges and Tibet—which are
extensions of the Himalayas into Pakistan, China, Afghanistan and
Central Asia—are including in the Himalayas then the 66 highest
mountains in the world are in the Himalayas. The 67th highest is
Aconcagua in Argentina and Chile
Several of the greatest rivers in the world—the Ganges, Indus,
Brahmaputra, Mekong, Yangtze and Yellow rivers—originate in either the
Himalayas or the Tibetan plateau. Some people live in valleys nestled
between Himalayan ridges but few people actually live on the slopes of
the mountains. Web Sites : Wikipedia Wikipedia
Geology of the Himalayas : The Himalayas are not just one range of
mountains but a series of three parallel ranges that rise up from the
plains of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Between the massifs and
peaks are eroded river gorges, some of the deepest valleys in the
world, and massive, slowly-creeping glaciers.
The southernmost range, the Siwalik Hills, barely tops 5000 feet. The
Lesser Himalayas, in the middle, vary in altitude between 7,000 and
15,000 feet, and are indented with valleys like the Kathmandu Valley.
The third range is known as the Great Himalayas andthis is where all
the world'sbiggest peaks are found.
The Himalayas are young mountains. Because of this they experience
frequent landslides and rapid erosion, creating precipitous topography
with sharp peaks and V-shaped ravines rather than alluvial valleys or
lakes. Wind, rain, run off and snow continue shapingthe mountains
today. The mountains remain about the same height because the rate of
erosion is aboutthe same as the amount of uplift. The amount of
snowalso varies considerably. The greatest depths are recorded in the
summer when the monsoons dump large amounts of snow on the higher
elevation of the Himalayas. In the winter, high wind scour the
landscape and blow snow away.
Himalayas and Plate Tectonics : The Himalayas began 65 million years
when the Indian subcontinent climaxed a 70million year journey across
the Indian Ocean with a collision into Asia. The forceand pressure of
the collision between the Asianplate and India, pushed massive folds
of sedimentary rock up from out of the earth. The pressure and heat of
the mountain building forces turned some of rock into metamorphic
rocks such schists and gneisses. Wind, rain, run off and glacial ice
created the awesome Alpine shapes you see today.
Much of the rock pushed upwards by the mountain building activity is
limestone and sandstone that was once at the bottom of the ocean. It
is possible to find fossils of sea creatures in the Himalayas at an
elevation of four kilometers above sea level.
Plate tectonic continues to push the Indian subcontinent under Nepal
and China, which sit on the Eurasian Plate, forcing Tibet and the
entire Himalayan range to rise about 10 millimeters a year and move
towards China at a rate if about five centimeters a year. Before it
was pushed upwards Tibet was a well watered plain. As the Himalayas
were pushed up they deprived Tibet of rain, turning it into a dry
plateau.
The Indian Plate is moving northeastward at a rate of 1.7 inches a
year relative tothe Eurasian Plate which embraces most of Asia and
Europe.
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world, with 30 peaks over 24,000 feet. The highest mountains in
Europe, Northand South America barely top 20,000 feet. The word
Himalaya is Sanskrit for"abode of the snow" and a Himal is a massif of
mountains. Technically Himalaya is the plural of Himal and there
should be no such word as Himalayas.
The Himalayas stretch for 1,500 miles from eastern Tibet and China to
a point where India, Pakistan, China and Afghanistan all come
together. The mountain kingdoms of Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal are all
contained within therange. The southern side ofthe Himalayas are like
a huge climatic wall. During the summer monsoon winds push massive
rain clouds against the mountains squeezing out rain onto some of the
wettest places on earth. Onthe leeward, rain-blocked side of the
range, on the Tibetan plateau, are some of the driest and most barren
places on the planet.
The Himalaya-Karakoram range contains nine of the world's top ten
highest peaks and 96 of the world's 109 peaks over 24,000 feet. If the
Karakorum, Pamir, Tian Shan and Hindu Kush ranges and Tibet—which are
extensions of the Himalayas into Pakistan, China, Afghanistan and
Central Asia—are including in the Himalayas then the 66 highest
mountains in the world are in the Himalayas. The 67th highest is
Aconcagua in Argentina and Chile
Several of the greatest rivers in the world—the Ganges, Indus,
Brahmaputra, Mekong, Yangtze and Yellow rivers—originate in either the
Himalayas or the Tibetan plateau. Some people live in valleys nestled
between Himalayan ridges but few people actually live on the slopes of
the mountains. Web Sites : Wikipedia Wikipedia
Geology of the Himalayas : The Himalayas are not just one range of
mountains but a series of three parallel ranges that rise up from the
plains of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Between the massifs and
peaks are eroded river gorges, some of the deepest valleys in the
world, and massive, slowly-creeping glaciers.
The southernmost range, the Siwalik Hills, barely tops 5000 feet. The
Lesser Himalayas, in the middle, vary in altitude between 7,000 and
15,000 feet, and are indented with valleys like the Kathmandu Valley.
The third range is known as the Great Himalayas andthis is where all
the world'sbiggest peaks are found.
The Himalayas are young mountains. Because of this they experience
frequent landslides and rapid erosion, creating precipitous topography
with sharp peaks and V-shaped ravines rather than alluvial valleys or
lakes. Wind, rain, run off and snow continue shapingthe mountains
today. The mountains remain about the same height because the rate of
erosion is aboutthe same as the amount of uplift. The amount of
snowalso varies considerably. The greatest depths are recorded in the
summer when the monsoons dump large amounts of snow on the higher
elevation of the Himalayas. In the winter, high wind scour the
landscape and blow snow away.
Himalayas and Plate Tectonics : The Himalayas began 65 million years
when the Indian subcontinent climaxed a 70million year journey across
the Indian Ocean with a collision into Asia. The forceand pressure of
the collision between the Asianplate and India, pushed massive folds
of sedimentary rock up from out of the earth. The pressure and heat of
the mountain building forces turned some of rock into metamorphic
rocks such schists and gneisses. Wind, rain, run off and glacial ice
created the awesome Alpine shapes you see today.
Much of the rock pushed upwards by the mountain building activity is
limestone and sandstone that was once at the bottom of the ocean. It
is possible to find fossils of sea creatures in the Himalayas at an
elevation of four kilometers above sea level.
Plate tectonic continues to push the Indian subcontinent under Nepal
and China, which sit on the Eurasian Plate, forcing Tibet and the
entire Himalayan range to rise about 10 millimeters a year and move
towards China at a rate if about five centimeters a year. Before it
was pushed upwards Tibet was a well watered plain. As the Himalayas
were pushed up they deprived Tibet of rain, turning it into a dry
plateau.
The Indian Plate is moving northeastward at a rate of 1.7 inches a
year relative tothe Eurasian Plate which embraces most of Asia and
Europe.
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