*I. Jesus (A.S.) In Islam*
Muslims *do* believe that *Isa (A.S.)* was sent down as a Prophet of
*Allah* (God),
but he (Jesus) is not God or Lord, nor the son of God. Muslims do not
believe that Isa (A.S.), also known as *Jesus* by Christians and others, is
dead or was ever crucified. We believe that he was raised to heaven and is
there, and will descend at the appointed time, end all wars, and bring peace
to the world. Like Jesus (A.S.), Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is also a
Prophet and Messenger. Muhammed (P.B.U.H.) is the *last* Prophet, though,
and there is none after him. Hence, Islam is the last religion, complete,
with the Holy Qur'an as the *unchanged* and perfect word of God for over
1400 years, as God promised to preserve it till the last day for all of
humankind, unlike sacred texts of other religions which have mulitple
versions and are "revised" periodically. God, or*Allah* in Arabic, is
Divine and Supreme Being and Creator.
*II. Hadhrat Isa's (A.S.) Descension* *The Physical Features of Hadhrat
Isa (A.S.)*
He will resemble the famous Sahabi (A.S.) Hadhrat Urwa bin Masoodi (R.A.).
He will be of average height and red and white in colour. His hair spread to
the shoulders, straight, neat and shining as after a bath. On bending his
head, it will seem as if pearls are falling. He will have an armour on his
body. He will be wearing two pieces of cloth light yellow in color.
*His Descension*
He will descend on a Jamaat (group) that will be righteous at the time and
comprising of 800 men and 400 women. The people will be preparing for war at
the time against Dajjal <http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/masdaj.html> (the
anti-Christ). It will be time for Fajr prayers, and Imam
Mahdi<http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/imam.html> will
be the Amir (leader). From the darkness of the dawn, a sound will suddenly
be heard that "one who listens to your pleas has come" -- the righteous
people will look everywhere and their eyes will fall on Isa (A.S.). Briefly,
at the time of Fajr, Isa (A.S.) will descend. When descending, Isa (A.S.)'s
hands will be on the shoulders of two angels (according to another source
(Kab Abrar), a cloud will carry him). On their insistence Hadhrat Isa will
introduce himself. He will inquire about their enthusiasm and thoughts on
Jihad against Dajjal. Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will descend on the eastern side
near the Minaret in Damascus (or in Baitul-Muqaddus by Imam Mahdi). At the
time Imam Mahdi will have proceeded forward to lead the Fajr Salaat. The
Iqamat of the Salaat would have been said (already recited) and Imam Mahdi
will call Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) for Imamat (to lead the prayer), but he
(Hadhrat Isa (A.S.)) will instead tell Imam Mahdi to lead the prayer since
the Iqamat of that Salaat has already been said for him. Thus Imam Mahdi
will lead the prayer, and Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will follow him. After the
ruku, he will make this statement: "Allah has killed Dajjal and the Muslims
have appeared."
*The Killing of Dajjal
(anti-Christ)<http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/masdaj.html> and
the Victory of the Muslims*
After the completion of Fajr Salaat (congregational dawn prayers), Hadhrat
Isa (A.S.) will open the door behind him where Dajjal accompanied by 70,000
Yahudis (Jews) will be. He will indicate with his hand to move away between
him (Hadhrat Isa (A.S.)) and Dajjal. Dajjal will then see Hadhrat Isa
(A.S.). At that time every Kafir on whom the breath of Hadhrat Isa (A.S.)
will reach, will die. His breath will reach up to the distance of his
eyesight. The Muslims will then come down from the mountains and break loose
on the army of Dajjal. There will be war, Dajjal will retreat, and Hadhrat
Isa (A.S.) will pursue Dajjal. Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will have two flexible
swords and one shield with him and with these he will kill Dajjal at the
Gate of Hudd. He willl show the Muslims the blood of Dajjal which will get
on his shield. Eventually the Yahudis will be selected and killed. The swine
will be killed and the cross broken. People will revert to Islam. Wars will
end, and people will return to their respective countries. One Jamaat
(group) of Muslims will remain in his service and companionship.
Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will go to Fajr Rawha and perform Haj or Umrah (or both)
from there. He will also go to the grave of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi
Wasallam) and present his greetings and Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi
Wasallam) will reply. People will live comfortable lives. The wall of Yajooj
and Majooj (Gog and Magog <http://www.islam.tc/prophecies/yajooj.html>) will
then break.
III. *The Blessings of Hadhrat Isa (Jesus) (A.S.)*
1 Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will descend and stay on earth.
2 His descension will be in the last era of the Ummat.
3 He will be a just ruler and a fair judge.
4 His ummat will be the Khalifa (deputies) of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi
Wasallam).
5 He will act himself and instruct others on the Qur'an and Hadith
(Shariat/Tradition of Islam).
6 He will lead people in Salaat (Prayer).
7 He will stay on earth for a period of 40 years after descending. The will
be the best era of the Ummat after the first era of Islam.
8 Allah will protect his companions from Jahannam.
9 Those who will save the Deen of Islam by associating themselves with
Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will be amongst the most loved by Allah Ta'ala.
10 During this period all other religions and mazhabs besides Islam will
perish, hence there will be no kuffaars (non-believers) in the world.
11 Jihad will be stopped.
12 No Khiraaj will be taken.
13 Nor Jizya (protection tax) money from the kafirs (non-believers)
14 Wealth and property will be in surplus to such an extent that there will
be no one to accept the wealth of the other (everyone will be independent).
15 Receiving Zakaat (Alms-giving, Charity to poor) and Saadaqa will be
discarded (as there will be no poor to receive them!).
16 The people will love the sajda (prostration to God) more than the world
and what it consists of.
17 All types of Deeni (religious) and worldly blessings will descend on
earth (many halaal (lawful) things will be created).
18 There will be peace, harmony and tranquility during the time of Hadhrat
Isa (A.S.)'s stay in the world.
19 There will be no animosity for a period of seven years, even between two
persons.
20 All hearts will be free from miserliness, envy, hatred, malice and
jealousy.
21 For a period of forty years no one will fall ill or die.
22 Venom will be taken out of all venomous animals.
23 Snakes and scorpions will not harm anyone to the extent that if a child
put his hand in its mouth, he will not be harmed.
24 Will animals will not harm anyone.
25 If a man will pass a lion, he will not be troubled or harmed, or even if
any girl will open its mouth to test if it will do anything.
26 The camels will graze among lions, cheetahs with cattle and the jackals
with goats.
27 The fertility of the land will increase to such an extent that even if a
seed is planted in a hard rock, it will sprout.
28 A pomegranate will be so huge that a jamaat will be able to eat it and
the people will use its peel as shade.
29 There will be so much barakaat (blessing) in milk that a camel will
suffice for a huge jamaat, a cow for a tribe and a goat for a family.
30 *In short, life will be most pleasant after the descension of Jesus (A.S.
*).
*His Marriage, Death and Deputies*
After his descension on earth, Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will marry. He will have
children, and he will remain on earth 19 years after marriage. He will pass
away and Muslims will perform his Janaza Salaat and bury him net to
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). (Tirmidhi)
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