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The Descent of Jesus

نزول عيسى

The descent of Jesus son of Mary in the last days is a major sign: he descends near the white minaret on the east side of Damascus, breaks the cross, kills the pig, kills the Dajjal, judges by justice, and leads or follows the Mahdi in prayer.

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Afterlife and eschatology

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The descent of Jesus son of Mary in the last days is a major sign the Prophet ﷺ foretold: he descends near the white minaret on the east side of Damascus, breaks the cross, kills the pig, kills the Dajjal at the gate of Ludd, judges the people justly, and leads or follows the Mahdi in prayer. Reports say he brings the people out of the trials of the Dajjal and of Gog and Magog.

People and things also explored

The Gates of Paradise· The terrors of the Day· Islamic eschatology· The display and standing before God· Al-barzakh· The Beast of the Earth· The Smoke· The Greatest Terror

Sources

  • Sahih Muslim
  • Sunan Abi Dawud
  • Jami' al-Tirmidhi
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