Muslims believe that Jesus (p.b.u.h.)* -(known as Isa in Arabic) was sent down as a Prophet of Allah (God), but he (Jesus) is not God, nor the son of God. Muslims do not believe that Jesus (p.b.u.h.), 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 (p.b.u.h.), Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is also a Prophet and Messenger. Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is the last Prophet though, and there will be no other one 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 multiple versions and are revised periodically.
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The Physical Features of prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h)
He will be of average height. 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 Decension
He will descend on a 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 (the anti-Christ). It will be time for the morning prayers (the prayer before sunrise), and Imam Mahdi (his coming is expected before the coming of Jesus (p.b.u.h.) will be leading the prayer.
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 Jesus (p.b.u.h). Briefly, at the time of morning, Jesus (p.b.u.h) will descend. When descending, Jesus (pbuh)’s hands will be on the shoulders of two angels. On their insistence prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h.) will introduce himself. He will inquire about their enthusiasm and thoughts on Jihad (Holy War) against Dajjal (anti-Christ).
Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h.) will descend on the eastern side near the Minaret in Damascus. At the time Imam Mahdi will have proceeded forward to lead the morning prayer. Imam Mahdi will call prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) to lead the prayer, but he (prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) will instead tell Imam Mahdi to lead the prayer since the Iqaamat of that prayer has already been said for him. Thus Imam Mahdi will lead the prayer, and prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) will pray behind him. After the ruku (prostration-bowing), he will make this statement: “Allah has killed Dajjal and the Muslims have appeared.”
The Killing of Dajjal (anti-Christ) and the Victory of the Muslims
After the completion of the morning prayer, prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h.) will open the door behind him where Dajjal (anti-Christ) accompanied by 70,000 Jews will stand. At that time every none believer on whom the breath of prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h.) 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 prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) will pursue Dajjal. He will have two flexible swords and one shield with him and with these he will kill Dajjal at the Gate of Hudd. He will then show the Muslims the blood of Dajjal on his shield. Eventually the Dajjal army will be 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 group of Muslims will remain in his service and companionship.
Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) will go to Fajr Rawha and perform Hajj or Umrah (or both) from there. He will also go to the grave of Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) and present his greetings whereby Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) will reply. People will live comfortable lives. The wall of Yajooj and Majooj (Gog and Magog) will then break.
What will happen after the killing of the anti-Chirst
Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) will descend and stay on earth.
His ascension will be in the last era.He will be a just ruler and a fair judge.
He will act himself and instruct others on the Qur’an/The traditions of Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)/Islamic Law.
He will lead people in Prayer.
He will stay on earth for a period of 40 years after descending.
Allah will protect his companions from hell fires.
Those who will save Islam by associating themselves with Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h) will be amongst the most loved by Allah.
During this period all other religions besides Islam will perish, hence there will be no non-believers in the world.
Jihad will be stopped.
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).
Receiving Alms-giving, Charity to poor will be discarded as there will be no poor to receive them.
The people will love prostration to God more than the world and what it consists of.
There will be peace, harmony and tranquility during the time of prophet Jesus (pbuh)’s stay in the world.
There will be no animosity for a period of seven years, even between two people.
All hearts will be free from envy, hatred, malice and jealousy.
For a period of forty years no one will fall ill or die.
Venom will be taken out of all venomous animals.
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.
Animals will not harm anyone.
The camels will graze among lions, cheetahs with cattle and the jackals with goats.
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.
A pomegranate will be so huge that a group of people will be able to eat it and the people will use its peel as shade.
There will be so much blessing in milk that a camel will suffice for a huge group, a cow for a tribe and a goat for a family.
Life will be most pleasant.
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(p.b.u.h.)* = peace be upon him
