The controversy surrounding end-times has pitted Muslims against Christians. This has resulted from scriptures in both the Koran and the bible that seem to suggest the possibility of a Muslim antichrist. This is a theological puzzle that is yet to be solved. To get more insight into the topic, it is important to peruse through literature from the two religions in order to make a personal conclusion.
There is an indication of the twelfth imam who disappeared at a tender age. The Koran points out that his escape was prompted by persecution that befell the people at that time. He is said to have fled into the desert but will return at a certain point before judgment befalls humanity. This is what Christians flip around to claim that a beast will come from the Islamic world.
The bible points out at a leader who will be the last ruler before Christ returns to judge the world. This scripture is found in Revelations chapter 13, verse 4. What will signal the nations that the beast has arisen is the fact that he will promise peace to Israel. According to the treaty, peace will reign for seven years. Before the period is over, the truce will be broken and dictatorship will reign.
As a mark of the beast, the treaty on peace for Israelis shall be violated. By breaking the treaty, the beast will take over reigns and demand to be regarded as God. His rule will be that of a despot. These are the signs that will indicate that Christ is returning for the second time. A close reading of the two scriptures has been interpreted to suggest that the twelfth Imam will be the expected beast.
The mention of Roman Empire by Daniel complicates what seemed like clear evidence. Before judgment befalls mankind, the empire must be rebuilt. The ruler will be recognized for mastering intrigues, demanding recognition as God and widespread deceit. The attributes given to the beast in Revelations are similar. The mention of Roman Empire seems to complicate the rather straightforward reading.
The description given by Daniel regarding the Roman Empire and its historical location divert attention away from Muslims. The empire is located in Europe whose Muslim population is small. Muslims are more likely to be found in the Middle East. The conflicts pitting Muslims and Israel is unlikely to lead to a truce of this nature as suggested in the bible. This makes the seven year of peace mentioned impossible to achieve.
The antichrist theories are only speculative. The only situation that would herald such a possibility would be the rise of a person of mixed race in the Middle East. Only a half-cast between Muslims and Jews would be welcome on both sides to facilitate a truce. Jews would regard him as their own while Muslims would hail the return of their twelfth Imam.
Cross reading the Koran and the bible has lead some people to conclude that the said beast will rise from the Islamic world. Christians are required to exercise caution and vet anyone who claims to come from the father. Before accepting such a person he has to confess his belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and savior.
There is an indication of the twelfth imam who disappeared at a tender age. The Koran points out that his escape was prompted by persecution that befell the people at that time. He is said to have fled into the desert but will return at a certain point before judgment befalls humanity. This is what Christians flip around to claim that a beast will come from the Islamic world.
The bible points out at a leader who will be the last ruler before Christ returns to judge the world. This scripture is found in Revelations chapter 13, verse 4. What will signal the nations that the beast has arisen is the fact that he will promise peace to Israel. According to the treaty, peace will reign for seven years. Before the period is over, the truce will be broken and dictatorship will reign.
As a mark of the beast, the treaty on peace for Israelis shall be violated. By breaking the treaty, the beast will take over reigns and demand to be regarded as God. His rule will be that of a despot. These are the signs that will indicate that Christ is returning for the second time. A close reading of the two scriptures has been interpreted to suggest that the twelfth Imam will be the expected beast.
The mention of Roman Empire by Daniel complicates what seemed like clear evidence. Before judgment befalls mankind, the empire must be rebuilt. The ruler will be recognized for mastering intrigues, demanding recognition as God and widespread deceit. The attributes given to the beast in Revelations are similar. The mention of Roman Empire seems to complicate the rather straightforward reading.
The description given by Daniel regarding the Roman Empire and its historical location divert attention away from Muslims. The empire is located in Europe whose Muslim population is small. Muslims are more likely to be found in the Middle East. The conflicts pitting Muslims and Israel is unlikely to lead to a truce of this nature as suggested in the bible. This makes the seven year of peace mentioned impossible to achieve.
The antichrist theories are only speculative. The only situation that would herald such a possibility would be the rise of a person of mixed race in the Middle East. Only a half-cast between Muslims and Jews would be welcome on both sides to facilitate a truce. Jews would regard him as their own while Muslims would hail the return of their twelfth Imam.
Cross reading the Koran and the bible has lead some people to conclude that the said beast will rise from the Islamic world. Christians are required to exercise caution and vet anyone who claims to come from the father. Before accepting such a person he has to confess his belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and savior.
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