Isas (AS) - The Last Day
IRAQ and SYRIA
Abu Nadhrah says: "We were sitting in the company of Jabir bin
Abdullah (R.A.) when he said: 'Soon the people of IRAQ will neither
receive any food (grain) nor any money.'" We asked, "Why would such
a thing happen?" He replied, "Because of the non-Arabs." (i.e they
will prevent food from going into Iraq, in the form of "sanctions"
to this day.) He then said: "Soon the people of Shaam (SYRIA) will
neither receive any money nor grain." We asked as to why this would
happen. He replied: "Because of the Romans (christians)."
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 (the anti-Christ). It
will be time for Fajr prayers, and Imam Mahdi 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 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.
The Killing of Dajjal and the
Victory of the Muslims
After the completion of Fajr Salaat, Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will open
the door behind him where Dajjal accompanied by 70,000 Yahudis 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 will then break.
The Blessings of
Hadhrat Isa (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 of Islam).
6 He will lead people in Salaat.
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 in the
world.
11 Jihad will be stopped.
12 No Khiraaj will be taken.
13 Nor Jizya (protection) money from the kafirs.
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 and Saadaqa will be
discarded.
16 The people will love the sajda (prostration) more than the world
and what it consists of.
17 All types of Deeni 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 Wild 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 Hadhrat Isa (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)
(from "Major Signs of Qiyamat"
translated by M. Afzal Hoosein Elias
from the original (with references): "Aalalaat-e-Qiyyamat aur
Nuzul-e-Eesa.")
Crossing the bridge: “Then the bridge will be laid across Hell." The companions of the Prophet said, ‘O Allah's Apostle! What is the bridge?' He said, "It is a slippery (bridge) on which there are clamps and Hooks like a thorny seed that is wide at one side and narrow at the other and has thorns with bent ends. Some of the believers will cross the bridge as quickly as the wink of an eye, some others as quick as lightning, a strong wind, fast horses or she-camels. So some will be safe without any harm; some will be safe after receiving some scratches, and some will fall down into Hell Fire. The last person will cross by stumbling and crawling over the bridge." (Bukhari)
Allahu alam