The Signs Before The Day Of
Judgement
Imam Ibn Kathir
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 70 | Size: 1.5 MB
This book is an authoritative source on a matter of central importance
to everyone: the events of Akhir al-zaman the final period of this
world’s history The work is by Ibn Kathir. an eminent Muslim scholar and
is based entirely Upon authentic texts. The many Ahadith or Traditions.
The Blessed Prophet Muhammad (S) described the condition in which
people would live in those times. Some of the developments foretold by
the Prophet (S) have already come to pass such as the construction of
high-rise buildings in the Middle East. also the frequent break up of
family ties and the almost universal presence of usury.
Numerous Ahadith of the Prophet(S)
describe such matters as the Dajjal or Antichrist and other temptations
and disasters to which mankind will be subjected to as the
disintegration of the natural order of things accelerates. The Last Days
are also marked by supernatural apparitions which will manifest on an
awesome scale the power of Allah Almigilty. For Muslims there can be no
more urgent or momentous questions to confront than these. For non
Muslims seeking knowledge about the Islamic perspective. This book
presents material of vital importance in a clear English translation.
The author of this book was one of the
leading scholars of the 8th century of Islam (the 14th of the Christian
era). Born in Busra. Syria. around the turn of that century. Ismail
Abu’l-Fadl Umar Ibn Kathir was educated chiefly in Damascus. initially
specializing in the study of Hadith. He was strongly influenced by the
famous theologian Ibn Taymiyyah In middle age Ibn Kathir himself
achieved prominence as a highly versatile scholar. He produced a
commentary on the Holy Qur an as well as several noteworthy Volumes in
the field of Hadlth and jurispudence. But Ibn Kathir who died at
Damascus in 774/1373 was also a historian. His treatise of the history
of Islam front which this book is in your hands is an excerpt, extends
to fourteen volumes in the printed edition. He also wrote al-Bidayah
wa’l-nihayah meaning “The Beginning and the End” indicating that the
author Chronicles not only the events of the past but also on the
authority of the Prophet (S) – those of the Last Days as well.
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