Original Post
Oct. 9, 2001
I called up the author of the Islamic website cited below, and
asked him this question, "Could Bin Laden be the Prophesied Imam
Mahdi?"
He responded, "Nobody believes that," not even those
zealously supporting Bin Laden. He said the Imam Mahdi is not
quite a "prophet" (Mohammed was the last), "but he will
be the closest thing to it -- a big, powerful person," implying
that Osama Bin Laden doesn't even clome close to showing up on that
particular radar screen.
My hunch is that Bin Laden is a diamond in the rough (very rough) who
will eventually grow into the stature of the prophesied Imam Mahdi. He
is an angry fanatic right now, but by the time God is done refining
him and those of his following, he and they could be transformed into
decent citizens that any of us would be thrilled to have as neighbors
living next door.
Meanwhile, God will use this angry fanatic to punish and scourge
the Western world who need to be stirred up to repentance, returning
to a godly walk (not a fanatical walk).
We need to tighten our walk with God, they need to loosen
theirs. As more U.S. citizens do repent, it is probable that our
brother Muslim's hearts will be touched, and they will lighten up
in their fanaticism.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 12:59 PM
Subject: [888] Could Bin Laden be the Prophesied Imam Mahdi?
http://irshad.org/islam/prophecy/mahdi.htm
Muhammad "Foretold the advent of one of his descendants, Al Mahdi
(the
guided one), which will materialize when the believers are severely
oppressed in every corner of the world. He will fight the
oppressors, unite
the Muslims, bring peace and justice to the world, rule over the Arabs,
and
lead a prayer in Mekkah at which Isa(pbuh) (Jesus) will be present."
Added to
http://www.greaterthings.com/News/911/OsamabinLaden/
Osama bin Laden -- Prophecies About Monsterous Islamic Moses
----- Original Message -----
From: <twelvestorm1@yahoo.com>
To: <davids_outcasts@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 3:46 AM
Subject: [888] Details of the "Mahdi" prophecy
"...His forehead will be broad and his nose will be high...
"....Thereafter a huge army will proceed...to attack him..."
Seeing a recent brief discussion of Osama compared to the Islamic
"Mahdi" prophecies, I did a simple search, and this seems to be
a
pretty concise list of the characteristics of the "Mahdi."
--Jordan Smith
http://irshad.org/islam/prophecy/mahdi.htm
Identification of the Prophesied Imam Mahdi
The Holy Prophet Muhammad(SAW) has prophesied about several events
that will occur just before the advent of the day of judgment. Among
these, Rasulullah(SAW) has foretold the advent of one of his
descendants, Al Mahdi (the guided one), which will materialize when
the believers are severely oppressed in every corner of the world.
He will fight the oppressors, unite the Muslims, bring peace and
justice to the world, rule over the Arabs, and lead a prayer in
Mekkah at which Isa(pbuh) (Jesus) will be present.
Throughtout the history of Islam, a few individuals -- driven either
by the desperate state of Muslims in their community or a selfish
pursuit of power and prestige -- laid claim to being Mahdi and found
a following among the uninformed masses who were looking for
salvation from the heavens. For some of these individuals (like Bab
of Iran or Mirza Ghulam of India) the claim to being Mahdi was just a
stepping stone to the development of heretic sects which broke away
from the fold of Islam. Thus, it is at least prudent to visit the
facts of this prophecy and avoid falling prey to false claimants that
will appear from time to time.
As Muslims, we should remember that the prophecy about Mahdi is one
that will come to pass. This prophecy, however, does not absolve the
Muslim ummah from its duty to strive in the cause of Allah(SWT),
oppose injustice, and seek peace and betterment of human condition.
Centuries have passes from the time of the holy Prophet(SAW) and
there is a good possibility that many more will expire before the
advent of Al Mahdi. Muslims who are negligent in their duty hoping
for a savior are committing a grave mistake and are not following the
divine decrees ordained in Quran or taught by Rasulullah(SAW).
Page posted by SDA Oct. 9, 2001
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