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The Islamic Antichrist: The Shocking Truth about the Real Nature of the Beast
The Bible predicts in the last days a charismatic leader will establish a global following in the name of peace. Islamic prophecy also predicts that a man will rise up to lead the nations, pledging to usher in an era of peace. Islam’s savior is called the Mahdi. However, the man in the Bible is the Antichrist. Joel Richardson’s stunning research and analysis suggest the Mahdi and the Antichrist may actually be one and the same. In The Islamic Antichrist, Richardson exposes Western readers to the traditions of Islam and predicts the end times may not be here. Richardson’s revelations will stun readers who are unaware of the similarities between the Antichrist and the Islam’s expectations about a returning Jesus. His explanation of the relationship between Christian end-time prophecy and Islamic expectations of world domination has shocked readers and revolutionized eschatological expectations for a generation. The Islamic Antichrist is the book to read for insights on the world's fastest-growing religion and the future of the world.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published July 28, 2009
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Joel Richardson
41 books113 followersJoel Richardson is a husband and a father committed to the pro-life and adoption movements. He is an artist, human rights activist, New York Times Bestselling author, internationally recognized speaker and recognized expert on Bible prophecy and the Middle East. Joel’s heart is thoroughly missional, with a deep love for Muslims and the peoples of the Middle East.
Joel has been also featured on, or written for numerous radio, television and news outlets across the world including the Glenn Beck Show, the Mike Huckabee Show, the Gordon Liddy Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Chicago Public Radio, the Steve Malzberg Show, the Sid Roth Show, Jewish Voice Today, Janet Folger, Jan Markell, Janet Parshal, Kirby Anderson’s Point of View, the New York Daily News, WND, the Blaze, Front Page Magazine and many others.
Joel has been also featured on, or written for numerous radio, television and news outlets across the world including the Glenn Beck Show, the Mike Huckabee Show, the Gordon Liddy Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Chicago Public Radio, the Steve Malzberg Show, the Sid Roth Show, Jewish Voice Today, Janet Folger, Jan Markell, Janet Parshal, Kirby Anderson’s Point of View, the New York Daily News, WND, the Blaze, Front Page Magazine and many others.
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July 15, 2022
I was gobsmacked when I read this book. Absolutely blown away. I have read the Koran and have a small amount of understanding of it but this blew the lid off of anything I THOUGHT I knew.
How to explain this book is just hard. The author makes a credible and amazing case for the idea that the Anti-Christ will be of Muslim descent. He also paints a completely different portrait of Islam than groups like C.A.I.R. routinely espouse. In addition, he shows that the Koran is not the only holy book that Muslims rely on. They also rely on the Hadith and other sources and he uses those sources and the words from Muslim authorities to solidify his thesis.
What I like about this book was its readability, its sourcing and the way the author laid out his thesis from A to Z. By the time I got to the end, I was completely stunned.
I also liked how he repeatedly made sure that his words were not used to invoke violence against Muslims.
If you think you know about Islam and the Muslim heritage, think again. I dare you to read this book. It will definitely open your eyes.
How to explain this book is just hard. The author makes a credible and amazing case for the idea that the Anti-Christ will be of Muslim descent. He also paints a completely different portrait of Islam than groups like C.A.I.R. routinely espouse. In addition, he shows that the Koran is not the only holy book that Muslims rely on. They also rely on the Hadith and other sources and he uses those sources and the words from Muslim authorities to solidify his thesis.
What I like about this book was its readability, its sourcing and the way the author laid out his thesis from A to Z. By the time I got to the end, I was completely stunned.
I also liked how he repeatedly made sure that his words were not used to invoke violence against Muslims.
If you think you know about Islam and the Muslim heritage, think again. I dare you to read this book. It will definitely open your eyes.
August 27, 2015
Best text in a long time
As a former Muslim who met Jesus at the age of 24, I have never read a text written by a Christian who so accurately captures the various nuances of Islamic culture and paradigms, both in the west and abroad. I can't understand how a Western Christian has come to understand the many and varied cultural sentiments of Muslims, but perhaps it is a radical gift from God, for which I am beyond grateful. Thank you, Joel, for the references, the truth, and for writing a text that didn't seek to divide and fear the "other," but rather sought to deliver the facts and provide solutions for biblically-based responses to our current realities. May God bless you for your efforts, may His love and power surround the saints in all nations, and may the whole world get the chance to receive Jesus.
As a former Muslim who met Jesus at the age of 24, I have never read a text written by a Christian who so accurately captures the various nuances of Islamic culture and paradigms, both in the west and abroad. I can't understand how a Western Christian has come to understand the many and varied cultural sentiments of Muslims, but perhaps it is a radical gift from God, for which I am beyond grateful. Thank you, Joel, for the references, the truth, and for writing a text that didn't seek to divide and fear the "other," but rather sought to deliver the facts and provide solutions for biblically-based responses to our current realities. May God bless you for your efforts, may His love and power surround the saints in all nations, and may the whole world get the chance to receive Jesus.
October 17, 2013
I'm irritated that I paid $$ (altho used book rate) for this book. Even moreso irritated that I read it. It is well written and easy to understand, I will give it that much, as most books on religious subjects are so fuddled with words - it is hard to tell what the point is.
But, it is undoubtedly a hate book. It compares Christian & Islam end time versions with a bit of Jewish culture thrown in to hit the 3 major religions that stem from The Bible. The theory is that the Antichrist will be a product of the Islamic realm. Thanks for the theory, another to add to the list with other theories that have been based on current & political events of the past (Hitler, Russia, US Presidents, die hard Protestants have made a case for every Pope since Martin Luther as the heir apparent Antichrist, including the current one & it goes on.....)
I wish someone would find an obsure religion and compare it - I'm sure the results would be equally almarming.
Given that the Bible, as we know it, has been rewritten, edited and coveted for monetary and political power throughout history, I find that in itself a flaw with any of these theories - since there is always a literal base in them. I also find it a little pompous with any of these theories, that we as human beings, believe that we can figure God and his Fallen Angels out so easily.
I'm shocked that this book received so many good ratings! It is a sad statement I think, no one is thinking anymore! Someone writes something and others believe it.
But, it is undoubtedly a hate book. It compares Christian & Islam end time versions with a bit of Jewish culture thrown in to hit the 3 major religions that stem from The Bible. The theory is that the Antichrist will be a product of the Islamic realm. Thanks for the theory, another to add to the list with other theories that have been based on current & political events of the past (Hitler, Russia, US Presidents, die hard Protestants have made a case for every Pope since Martin Luther as the heir apparent Antichrist, including the current one & it goes on.....)
I wish someone would find an obsure religion and compare it - I'm sure the results would be equally almarming.
Given that the Bible, as we know it, has been rewritten, edited and coveted for monetary and political power throughout history, I find that in itself a flaw with any of these theories - since there is always a literal base in them. I also find it a little pompous with any of these theories, that we as human beings, believe that we can figure God and his Fallen Angels out so easily.
I'm shocked that this book received so many good ratings! It is a sad statement I think, no one is thinking anymore! Someone writes something and others believe it.
October 3, 2019
Richardson does a very good job at expressing the parallels between Islamic eschatology and Christian eschatology. He demonstrates that the very savior the Islamic world is expecting is the antichrist of Christian eschatology using extensive quotations from the Qu'ran, Hadith, and Sunnah.
He opens up the geography of Ezekiel 38 (Gog of Magog) and shows that Asia Minor (modern day Turkey) is Magog. Along with this he shows that Gog is one and the same with the antichrist. I believe the simplified geography is the most exciting part of the book. Overall it is a strong apologetic for the thorough study of eschatology and certainly not disappointing in content.
The author expresses deep love for Muslim individuals despite the clash of worldview, he is compassionate in his approach and I would not be afraid of giving this to a Muslim. It is void of hateful speech and is incredibly uncompromised yet without a sour tone on a single page.
He opens up the geography of Ezekiel 38 (Gog of Magog) and shows that Asia Minor (modern day Turkey) is Magog. Along with this he shows that Gog is one and the same with the antichrist. I believe the simplified geography is the most exciting part of the book. Overall it is a strong apologetic for the thorough study of eschatology and certainly not disappointing in content.
The author expresses deep love for Muslim individuals despite the clash of worldview, he is compassionate in his approach and I would not be afraid of giving this to a Muslim. It is void of hateful speech and is incredibly uncompromised yet without a sour tone on a single page.
July 8, 2011
I grew up in Tim LaHaye's church, so I was curious to see this eschatological perspective. The anti-parallels Richardson draws between Christian and Islamic end-times prophecy are striking. For instance, I remember thinking years ago that beheading seemed an odd way for the Tribulation saints to be killed--isn't that rather archaic? Why wouldn't they be shot or electrocuted? But beheading fits perfectly into an Islamic scenario. John 16:2 also makes sense in this context:"...the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service." Neither secular humanism, atheism nor communism, despite their antipathy to Christianity, have any concern with offering service to God. As Richardson admits, care needs to be taken not to interpret prophecy in light of present-day circumstances, which I think is a potential problem with his case.
I found the most powerful part of the book to be Richardson's appeal to the believer to live faithfully in preparation for the Lord's return. His thoughts on martyrdom are profound: "Everyone who claims the name of 'Christian' should be preparing his or her heart for potential martyrdom. . . Isn't that what we signed up for? A lifelong exercise of daily dying to ourselves, living for God's glory and not our own? We cannot expect to walk according to our own ways today and yet expect to die for God tomorrow. Martyrdom is something that we need to begin living now."
I found the most powerful part of the book to be Richardson's appeal to the believer to live faithfully in preparation for the Lord's return. His thoughts on martyrdom are profound: "Everyone who claims the name of 'Christian' should be preparing his or her heart for potential martyrdom. . . Isn't that what we signed up for? A lifelong exercise of daily dying to ourselves, living for God's glory and not our own? We cannot expect to walk according to our own ways today and yet expect to die for God tomorrow. Martyrdom is something that we need to begin living now."
June 12, 2013
The Islamic Anti Christ by Joel Richardson (2009)
Joel Richardson (not his real name) has written a book that has become popular among certain sectors of the Evangelical community. Being on the Glen Beck show didn’t hurt him either.
The basic premise of the book is that the Islamic Mahdi of Islamic eschatology correlates well with the “end time Anti Christ” idea held by so many modern Christians. In fact, it is safe to say that Richardson believes they are one and the same. He also believes that the false prophet (Revelation 13;11ff) and the Muslim Jesus are the same and the Dajjal (Islamic anti Christ) and the Biblical Jesus are identical. It is a very curious theory.
What is never considered is that maybe the whole futuristic idea that has been held tenaciously by modern Christians for the last one hundred years, itself, may have originally come from the Muslims and was adopted and shoehorned to fit the Bible. This would be an even more interesting idea to pursue but that will have to wait for another time and for another scholar.
The problem with Richardson’s premise is that it rests upon a false assumption. That assumption is that there is an Anti Christ figure in our future prophesied in the Bible that will take over the world as a political leader during a future seven year tribulation period. This idea of a future tribulation is believed by countless Christians and has been the theme of numerous books, movies, and sermons. The most famous depiction of this is in the Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye. The large theological category that all this comes from is called Dispensationalism and has only been around for a couple hundred years.
What is different about Richardson is that he sees striking parallels with Muslim eschatology and has an Islamic fulfillment rather than the traditional Revived Roman Empire one. If nothing else, this is a brilliant marketing move since so many people have become interested in Islam since the 9-11 tragedy.
There have been many refutations of the future tribulation view so I find it pointless to re-invent the wheel. The best resource that I know of is found at American Vision. The broad theological category here would be called Preterism. http://americanvision.org/category/es... http://www.americanvision.org/mediafi...
Obvious Problems with Richardson’s view:
1. The Time texts:
a. The Olivet Discourse ( Matthew 14, Mark 13,Luke 21)
i. Jesus tells His disciples that truly, this generation shall not pass, till all these things are fulfilled. (Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, Luke 21:32)
ii. Nowhere in the Bible does it say things are partially fulfilled. It’s a contradiction. If it’s fulfilled – it’s fulfilled. The Bible never says and “so the scripture was partially fulfilled”.
b. Revelation
Revelation is also bracketed with time texts.
“must soon take place” (first verse)
the time is near (third verse)
“I John, who also am your brother, and partner in the tribulation.”( ninth verse-ESV)
“God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.” (22:6)
“Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near.” (22:10)
Contrasted with Daniel who is told to “seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:4)
2. The Anti Christ vs. The Main Characters of Revelation
a. Richardson’s main characters are: The Anti Christ, the False Prophet, and Jesus
b. By contrast, the main characters are Jesus(the Lamb), the Bride, and the Harlot (see my blog http://barbourjohn1.blogspot.com/2011...
c. The Anti Christ
The word antichrist only shows up 3 places in the Bible. All of these are in 1 & 2 John
It is always plural and never given a definite article.
Antichrists were in abundant supply during the early days of the church (See 1 John 2:18-22 and 1 John 4:2-4 and 2 John 1:7).
They had two characteristics:
They denied the incarnation: "every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist."
They denied the Messiahship of Jesus. "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ (Messiah)? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son."
This included all unconverted Jews, proto-Gnostics, and apostate Christians.
vi. The last hour was when John was writing. “this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. (1 John 2:18)
3. The Last Days
The fact that the New Testament period was the last days is confirmed in other passages besides the one in 1 John.
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” Prophecy from Joel fulfilled during the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
“in these last days He has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.( Hebrews 1:2)
“Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.” (James 5:3) Addressed to the rich people of the time. James also encouraging the brothers to be patient just like in Revelation.
Joel Richardson (not his real name) has written a book that has become popular among certain sectors of the Evangelical community. Being on the Glen Beck show didn’t hurt him either.
The basic premise of the book is that the Islamic Mahdi of Islamic eschatology correlates well with the “end time Anti Christ” idea held by so many modern Christians. In fact, it is safe to say that Richardson believes they are one and the same. He also believes that the false prophet (Revelation 13;11ff) and the Muslim Jesus are the same and the Dajjal (Islamic anti Christ) and the Biblical Jesus are identical. It is a very curious theory.
What is never considered is that maybe the whole futuristic idea that has been held tenaciously by modern Christians for the last one hundred years, itself, may have originally come from the Muslims and was adopted and shoehorned to fit the Bible. This would be an even more interesting idea to pursue but that will have to wait for another time and for another scholar.
The problem with Richardson’s premise is that it rests upon a false assumption. That assumption is that there is an Anti Christ figure in our future prophesied in the Bible that will take over the world as a political leader during a future seven year tribulation period. This idea of a future tribulation is believed by countless Christians and has been the theme of numerous books, movies, and sermons. The most famous depiction of this is in the Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye. The large theological category that all this comes from is called Dispensationalism and has only been around for a couple hundred years.
What is different about Richardson is that he sees striking parallels with Muslim eschatology and has an Islamic fulfillment rather than the traditional Revived Roman Empire one. If nothing else, this is a brilliant marketing move since so many people have become interested in Islam since the 9-11 tragedy.
There have been many refutations of the future tribulation view so I find it pointless to re-invent the wheel. The best resource that I know of is found at American Vision. The broad theological category here would be called Preterism. http://americanvision.org/category/es... http://www.americanvision.org/mediafi...
Obvious Problems with Richardson’s view:
1. The Time texts:
a. The Olivet Discourse ( Matthew 14, Mark 13,Luke 21)
i. Jesus tells His disciples that truly, this generation shall not pass, till all these things are fulfilled. (Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, Luke 21:32)
ii. Nowhere in the Bible does it say things are partially fulfilled. It’s a contradiction. If it’s fulfilled – it’s fulfilled. The Bible never says and “so the scripture was partially fulfilled”.
b. Revelation
Revelation is also bracketed with time texts.
“must soon take place” (first verse)
the time is near (third verse)
“I John, who also am your brother, and partner in the tribulation.”( ninth verse-ESV)
“God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.” (22:6)
“Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near.” (22:10)
Contrasted with Daniel who is told to “seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:4)
2. The Anti Christ vs. The Main Characters of Revelation
a. Richardson’s main characters are: The Anti Christ, the False Prophet, and Jesus
b. By contrast, the main characters are Jesus(the Lamb), the Bride, and the Harlot (see my blog http://barbourjohn1.blogspot.com/2011...
c. The Anti Christ
The word antichrist only shows up 3 places in the Bible. All of these are in 1 & 2 John
It is always plural and never given a definite article.
Antichrists were in abundant supply during the early days of the church (See 1 John 2:18-22 and 1 John 4:2-4 and 2 John 1:7).
They had two characteristics:
They denied the incarnation: "every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist."
They denied the Messiahship of Jesus. "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ (Messiah)? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son."
This included all unconverted Jews, proto-Gnostics, and apostate Christians.
vi. The last hour was when John was writing. “this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. (1 John 2:18)
3. The Last Days
The fact that the New Testament period was the last days is confirmed in other passages besides the one in 1 John.
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” Prophecy from Joel fulfilled during the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
“in these last days He has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.( Hebrews 1:2)
“Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.” (James 5:3) Addressed to the rich people of the time. James also encouraging the brothers to be patient just like in Revelation.
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June 4, 2015Joel Richardson has a mixed background and reputation in prophetic circles. This 2009 book has created a lot of interest because it is Richardson’s thesis that the antichrist is Islamic, not “Christian.” (See my article in this issue for a refutation of that view) In trying to look up Richardson’s background and connections I found that he has often appeared with and written for Glenn Beck, even claiming that God has given him divine revelation concerning his Scriptural insight. Some have claimed that this is not his real name but a pen name for matters of security. He evidently holds a mid or pre-wrath view of the rapture. In the book he often describes Christians in the tribulation (p. 180, 184). He has written for and with Walid Shoebat who appears on conservative news channels as an Islamic expert. However, Shoebat has his own problems, professing to be a former terrorist, which was questioned by the Jerusalem Post (3/30/08) and others.
While this book does give a lot of good information concerning Islam and its beliefs, Richardson’s main thesis is that we have not understood the prophecies of the antichrist correctly. He believes that the antichrist will actually be the Islamic Mahdi (the Muslim Messiah) and that the false prophet will turn out to be a man claiming to be the Muslim Jesus—a man who denounces Christianity and turns the world to Islam. Richardson believes that the ten nation federation of the antichrist is identical with the Islamic nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38 and therefore there will be no “Revived Roman Empire” but rather a “Revived Islamic Empire.” Richardson is so convinced of Islam’s advances in the last few years that he sees no other alternative than to believe that Islam will shortly rule the world through the (false) Mahdi.
Though I learned a lot of interesting facts and details about Islam, I have to recommend this book with caution due to Richardson’s unseemly connections and especially his claim to revelation.
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While this book does give a lot of good information concerning Islam and its beliefs, Richardson’s main thesis is that we have not understood the prophecies of the antichrist correctly. He believes that the antichrist will actually be the Islamic Mahdi (the Muslim Messiah) and that the false prophet will turn out to be a man claiming to be the Muslim Jesus—a man who denounces Christianity and turns the world to Islam. Richardson believes that the ten nation federation of the antichrist is identical with the Islamic nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38 and therefore there will be no “Revived Roman Empire” but rather a “Revived Islamic Empire.” Richardson is so convinced of Islam’s advances in the last few years that he sees no other alternative than to believe that Islam will shortly rule the world through the (false) Mahdi.
Though I learned a lot of interesting facts and details about Islam, I have to recommend this book with caution due to Richardson’s unseemly connections and especially his claim to revelation.
See more book reviews on my website
July 6, 2011
Another "book" that had me wondering what is taking goodreads so long to invent negative reviews. Firstly Mr. Joel Richardson has, while trying to sell his point twisted, misquoted, and even lied about the Qur'an and the sayings (hadith) of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh. In fact I literally threw this book across the room against the wall, something I
never
do.After tossing this extreme waste of paper I did not finish it. To Mr. Richardson I would recommend research, followed by the truth would prove your point to the (I was gonna say blinded, but that's rude) Christian masses.
June 21, 2012
Shocking how well researched the material was. Anyone who believes that the Antichrist will come from Europe will be amazed how scripture plainly points to the Middle East.
December 13, 2009
Well researched, authoritative, and -- seriously off the wall!
Based on responses from fellow readers, I should perhaps elaborate on my reasons for reading, much less reviewing, this "hate-filled," etc. diatribe, the main goal of which is to expose Islam for what Richardson claims it to be -- namely, the key to Satan's plan for end-time world domination.
I had a problem, you see: one of the minor tropes in my new book Dualism is an end-time event known as "al Malhamah al Kubra" (literally, "the Slaughter of the Intercessor" but loosely approximated as the Islamic version of Armageddon). Trouble is, the English-language sources describing Malhamah are pretty thin on the ground. David Cook's oeuvre (Contemporary Muslim Apocalyptic Literature and Studies in Muslim Apocalyptic) is the only really substantive exception I'm aware of (help me out here, folks, if you can!). Unfortunately, Cook tends to get so wound around the hermeneutic axle that the storyline itself disappears.
So, call my reading of Richardson's tract the best of a bad bargain.
Based on responses from fellow readers, I should perhaps elaborate on my reasons for reading, much less reviewing, this "hate-filled," etc. diatribe, the main goal of which is to expose Islam for what Richardson claims it to be -- namely, the key to Satan's plan for end-time world domination.
I had a problem, you see: one of the minor tropes in my new book Dualism is an end-time event known as "al Malhamah al Kubra" (literally, "the Slaughter of the Intercessor" but loosely approximated as the Islamic version of Armageddon). Trouble is, the English-language sources describing Malhamah are pretty thin on the ground. David Cook's oeuvre (Contemporary Muslim Apocalyptic Literature and Studies in Muslim Apocalyptic) is the only really substantive exception I'm aware of (help me out here, folks, if you can!). Unfortunately, Cook tends to get so wound around the hermeneutic axle that the storyline itself disappears.
So, call my reading of Richardson's tract the best of a bad bargain.
December 31, 2014
This is one of the best books I have on the crisis of violent Islam and the failure of the West to resist the Sword of Allah. The bulk of the book examines the history and doctrines of Islam, drawing from classical sources. This information is authoritative, mainstream Islam; and should open the eyes of those who still think of Islam as "the religion of peace."
Secondly, Joel Richardson analyzes the prophetic expectations of both Sunni and Shia Islam regarding the last days, the messiah and the antichrist or dijjal. For instance, many Christians expect a 7-year peace treaty to be made by Israel with the Antichrist (based on Daniel 9:27 and Isaiah 28:15-18). Islam also predicts a 7-year peace treaty; for instance, Al-Tabarani (9th century) taught that "The Prophet said there will be four peace agreements between you and the Romans (the West). The fourth ... will be upheld for seven years..." Richardson provides an entire chapter of such parallels.
Richardson shows that while the imams take these prophecies seriously, the West does not. "Today belief in the last days has become essentially optional or generally ignored by most." Richardson invites his readers to a special chapter at the back of the book where he briefly develops seven reasons why the study of prophecy in the Bible is important. This chapter is one of my favorites in the book. In addition, this book will show the reader a great deal that is happening today which was written thousands of years ago. Some of it we have failed to recognize until now. Joel Richardson's excellent analysis of scripture in relationship to historic and current events will make the Bible an entirely new book for every reader.
Joel Richardson's conclusion may surprise some, until they consult the scriptures. "Prepare for martyrdom." He was writing in 2009. Look at the many reports of ISIS barbarities this year, even beheading children who would not renounce their love of Jesus and say the shahadah. Many Christians are expecting a Rapture; Joel Richardson advises preparing for a Tribulation. And is it not here already for many?
Why this martyrdom? ...Because the West is retreating when it should be defending and resisting. Because the West is weak and appeasing; and therefore refuses to see the urgency of the present crisis. For those who ARE aware and involved, you will find this book a good resource. For those who think these words are "alarmist," you need this book the most! I read it twice, and will probably read it and certainly consult it again.
Secondly, Joel Richardson analyzes the prophetic expectations of both Sunni and Shia Islam regarding the last days, the messiah and the antichrist or dijjal. For instance, many Christians expect a 7-year peace treaty to be made by Israel with the Antichrist (based on Daniel 9:27 and Isaiah 28:15-18). Islam also predicts a 7-year peace treaty; for instance, Al-Tabarani (9th century) taught that "The Prophet said there will be four peace agreements between you and the Romans (the West). The fourth ... will be upheld for seven years..." Richardson provides an entire chapter of such parallels.
Richardson shows that while the imams take these prophecies seriously, the West does not. "Today belief in the last days has become essentially optional or generally ignored by most." Richardson invites his readers to a special chapter at the back of the book where he briefly develops seven reasons why the study of prophecy in the Bible is important. This chapter is one of my favorites in the book. In addition, this book will show the reader a great deal that is happening today which was written thousands of years ago. Some of it we have failed to recognize until now. Joel Richardson's excellent analysis of scripture in relationship to historic and current events will make the Bible an entirely new book for every reader.
Joel Richardson's conclusion may surprise some, until they consult the scriptures. "Prepare for martyrdom." He was writing in 2009. Look at the many reports of ISIS barbarities this year, even beheading children who would not renounce their love of Jesus and say the shahadah. Many Christians are expecting a Rapture; Joel Richardson advises preparing for a Tribulation. And is it not here already for many?
Why this martyrdom? ...Because the West is retreating when it should be defending and resisting. Because the West is weak and appeasing; and therefore refuses to see the urgency of the present crisis. For those who ARE aware and involved, you will find this book a good resource. For those who think these words are "alarmist," you need this book the most! I read it twice, and will probably read it and certainly consult it again.
April 25, 2011
While the book was highly informative, presenting a wealth of absolutely accurate information about the beliefs within Islam, a couple of factors prevented this from gaining a fifth star.
First, where is the discussion of the Rapture of the Church? At several points, Richardson discusses dealing with what will happen concerning the Pahdi as if he will have to face it. If the Mahdi is indeed the Antichrist, as I believe he is, Richardson would not have to face him because of the Rapture. This is troubling.
Secondly, his grasp of some of the details from the Bible regarding the End Times are far too speculative. He believes that when the Bible says that the Antichrist will have power over the entire world, that it may not mean the entire world as we know it but rather the world in the Middle East (or the 'world' at the time of the writing). If that is the case, wouldn't the inspired Word of the one true God have stated as much? Again, troubling.
With that in mind, the discussion of the core beliefs of Islam makes this book a must read, for Christians, Jews, and non-believers of any kind.
For top notch study materials on the end times, find the books penned by John Hagee, Mark Hitchcock, and Greg Laurie, and study every page of every one of them.
The clock is ticking. Are you ready?
First, where is the discussion of the Rapture of the Church? At several points, Richardson discusses dealing with what will happen concerning the Pahdi as if he will have to face it. If the Mahdi is indeed the Antichrist, as I believe he is, Richardson would not have to face him because of the Rapture. This is troubling.
Secondly, his grasp of some of the details from the Bible regarding the End Times are far too speculative. He believes that when the Bible says that the Antichrist will have power over the entire world, that it may not mean the entire world as we know it but rather the world in the Middle East (or the 'world' at the time of the writing). If that is the case, wouldn't the inspired Word of the one true God have stated as much? Again, troubling.
With that in mind, the discussion of the core beliefs of Islam makes this book a must read, for Christians, Jews, and non-believers of any kind.
For top notch study materials on the end times, find the books penned by John Hagee, Mark Hitchcock, and Greg Laurie, and study every page of every one of them.
The clock is ticking. Are you ready?
August 23, 2020
Listened to this book on a MP3 CD. Had 67 tracks. The first 50 tracks were good - gives me something to think about, how the anti-Chirst may just be a Moslem. He does give many proofs and parallels between Islam and the Bible info on the Anti-Christ. I will listen to this again when I have both Bible and the Koran handy.
The last 17 tracks were Appendix A -C. and were not as interesting.
The last 17 tracks were Appendix A -C. and were not as interesting.
November 11, 2022
This is the kind of theological babble which drives atheists to anti-theism. The author has adopted such an uncritically Christian worldview that it's painful. Not that holding the worldview of a particular religion or making arguments from that point is inherently bad, but it certainly becomes obnoxious when every piece of information is bent to fit the author's purposes.
Richardson (allegedly a psuedonym, but looking him up makes it seem otherwise) pulls countless quotes from the Hebrew Bible, taking for granted as fitting his modern Christian point of view. This becomes laughable because Richardson constantly lampoons Muslim theologions for picking and choosing parts of the Bible which support their narrative of the Mahdi, and even picks on other Christian scholars and theologians for holding interpretations different than his own, chiding that "we must not read our assumptions or modern events into scripture."
The particular quote above is in reference to the (apparently) common interpretation that a brief Biblical reference to a figure known as "Rosh" is actually referring to the modern nation of Russia. Richardson correctly criticizes this view as trying to fit cold-war era rivalries into scriptural eschatology: America's enemy being the antichrist's empire. Richardson's bullheaded hypocrisy is obvious, however, because not only is this entire book based upon the premise of reading modern events and assumptions into scripture, but his claims of the Mahdi being the actual antichrist stands on just as much solid ground as the idea of Rosh being Russia; both presume the scriptural authors knew of future events via divine revelation. Immediately afterward, he relates how two modern cities are commonly associated with Gog and Magog (through weak linguistic similarities, like the Rosh example), and these happen to be in modern-day Turkey. Then, he mentions an ancient writer's suggestion that Gog and Magog actually referred to the Scythians, a people who would have inhabitted central Asia, the location of modern nations such as Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. These are all now Muslim majority nations. Coincidence? Not for this author.
Earlier Richardson argues that the famous visions of horned beasts in the Book of Daniel is clearly foreshadowing the antichrist. However, the scholarly consensus is that the four beasts mentioned refer to Babylon, Persia, Greece (Macedon), and then Rome. I believe it is generally accepted that Daniel was written after it claims to have been written, making its alleged prophecy of Rome's rise not so miraculous. Other Christian interpretations of the antichrist being foreshadowed in the Hebrew Bible are invoked, such as a reference to Jerusalem's temple being occupied by him. To Richardson, this is obviously a reference to the Dome of the Rock, the mosque constructed atop the Temple Mount, and I am left to assume Richardson is simply unaware of the Judean context at the time: Rome was constantly struggling with the Jews over matters of religion and fealty to Rome, thus many Roman officials responsible for the region made displays of power in the Temple, including attempts to build statues of the emperor inside the complex. With knowledge of proper context, it becomes clear that much of late Judean writings are thinly veiled anti-Roman works, including the Book of Revelation, another of Richardson's favourites.
For a final example of Richardson's clown performance, I return to Daniel's visions. Part of this, referring to the fourth beast (which Richardson takes as a matter-of-fact reference to the antichrist), mentions that it will "change the laws and times." Despite mentioning that the Gregorian calendar is different from the Jewish calendar in this section, Richardson proceeds to conclude that this is an obvious reference to how, if the world falls under Muslim rule (as the prophecies of the Madhi proclaim it will), the Muslims will change the peoples' laws to be Quranic, and subject people to using their calendar system. But hold on Richardson, let's take a step back and try to be objective here. Assuming Danial to be a legitimate prophecy of the future, what other major political power became an enemy of the Jewish people (remember, the writers of these scriptures), and ultimately forced upon the Jewish people a change to their laws and calendar system? Oh right, the Christian Roman Empire. If Richardson was intellectually honest with following through the logic of his premises, he would actually arrive at the conclusion of his Jesus Christ being, paradoxically, the antichrist. Though it cannot be stressed enough that this "antichrist" belief, including that of Satan, are completely unbiblical, and that includes the writings of the New Testament. Talk about writing with blinders on.
Admittedly I only made it half of the way through this book, but I really can't be asked to endure more. It only got worse as it went on, and Richardson "fleshed out" his arguments. But to be honest it was flawed from the beginning when he laid the foundation for the book: if Satan were using all the tools at his disposal, why would he not utilize the faith of Islam for his purposes? Self-unaware polemics like this give all religious people of every faith a bad name, and no matter how much Richardson insists that he has many Muslim friends, that is simply all this book is. I'm also not moved by his story about getting a death threat in the mail from someone claiming to be a Muslim. I'm sorry that happened to you Richardson, but sadly that's just the nature of being a public figure in the current day, I assure it would have happened sooner or later regardless of his or your faiths, or the topics you choose to talk about. Just, please find a way to get over the next incident without writing a follow-up to this trash.
Richardson (allegedly a psuedonym, but looking him up makes it seem otherwise) pulls countless quotes from the Hebrew Bible, taking for granted as fitting his modern Christian point of view. This becomes laughable because Richardson constantly lampoons Muslim theologions for picking and choosing parts of the Bible which support their narrative of the Mahdi, and even picks on other Christian scholars and theologians for holding interpretations different than his own, chiding that "we must not read our assumptions or modern events into scripture."
The particular quote above is in reference to the (apparently) common interpretation that a brief Biblical reference to a figure known as "Rosh" is actually referring to the modern nation of Russia. Richardson correctly criticizes this view as trying to fit cold-war era rivalries into scriptural eschatology: America's enemy being the antichrist's empire. Richardson's bullheaded hypocrisy is obvious, however, because not only is this entire book based upon the premise of reading modern events and assumptions into scripture, but his claims of the Mahdi being the actual antichrist stands on just as much solid ground as the idea of Rosh being Russia; both presume the scriptural authors knew of future events via divine revelation. Immediately afterward, he relates how two modern cities are commonly associated with Gog and Magog (through weak linguistic similarities, like the Rosh example), and these happen to be in modern-day Turkey. Then, he mentions an ancient writer's suggestion that Gog and Magog actually referred to the Scythians, a people who would have inhabitted central Asia, the location of modern nations such as Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. These are all now Muslim majority nations. Coincidence? Not for this author.
Earlier Richardson argues that the famous visions of horned beasts in the Book of Daniel is clearly foreshadowing the antichrist. However, the scholarly consensus is that the four beasts mentioned refer to Babylon, Persia, Greece (Macedon), and then Rome. I believe it is generally accepted that Daniel was written after it claims to have been written, making its alleged prophecy of Rome's rise not so miraculous. Other Christian interpretations of the antichrist being foreshadowed in the Hebrew Bible are invoked, such as a reference to Jerusalem's temple being occupied by him. To Richardson, this is obviously a reference to the Dome of the Rock, the mosque constructed atop the Temple Mount, and I am left to assume Richardson is simply unaware of the Judean context at the time: Rome was constantly struggling with the Jews over matters of religion and fealty to Rome, thus many Roman officials responsible for the region made displays of power in the Temple, including attempts to build statues of the emperor inside the complex. With knowledge of proper context, it becomes clear that much of late Judean writings are thinly veiled anti-Roman works, including the Book of Revelation, another of Richardson's favourites.
For a final example of Richardson's clown performance, I return to Daniel's visions. Part of this, referring to the fourth beast (which Richardson takes as a matter-of-fact reference to the antichrist), mentions that it will "change the laws and times." Despite mentioning that the Gregorian calendar is different from the Jewish calendar in this section, Richardson proceeds to conclude that this is an obvious reference to how, if the world falls under Muslim rule (as the prophecies of the Madhi proclaim it will), the Muslims will change the peoples' laws to be Quranic, and subject people to using their calendar system. But hold on Richardson, let's take a step back and try to be objective here. Assuming Danial to be a legitimate prophecy of the future, what other major political power became an enemy of the Jewish people (remember, the writers of these scriptures), and ultimately forced upon the Jewish people a change to their laws and calendar system? Oh right, the Christian Roman Empire. If Richardson was intellectually honest with following through the logic of his premises, he would actually arrive at the conclusion of his Jesus Christ being, paradoxically, the antichrist. Though it cannot be stressed enough that this "antichrist" belief, including that of Satan, are completely unbiblical, and that includes the writings of the New Testament. Talk about writing with blinders on.
Admittedly I only made it half of the way through this book, but I really can't be asked to endure more. It only got worse as it went on, and Richardson "fleshed out" his arguments. But to be honest it was flawed from the beginning when he laid the foundation for the book: if Satan were using all the tools at his disposal, why would he not utilize the faith of Islam for his purposes? Self-unaware polemics like this give all religious people of every faith a bad name, and no matter how much Richardson insists that he has many Muslim friends, that is simply all this book is. I'm also not moved by his story about getting a death threat in the mail from someone claiming to be a Muslim. I'm sorry that happened to you Richardson, but sadly that's just the nature of being a public figure in the current day, I assure it would have happened sooner or later regardless of his or your faiths, or the topics you choose to talk about. Just, please find a way to get over the next incident without writing a follow-up to this trash.
June 21, 2021
This was really a great book. He talks about the similarities between Islam's "Messiah," whom they call the Mahdi, and the Antichrist that is foretold in the book of Revelations. They almost parallel each other. His prediction of where the Mahdi would arise from was, I thought, a little too specific. I won't spoil it for you but I am wary of believing predictions that are so specific as to predict a ruler's country of origin. But don't get me wrong here. It's not like his reasoning isn't sound. He backs it up with a lot of Scripture that would tend to insinuate he might be right. I, however, am just personally reluctant to buy into predictions that are so specific. I had heard this same theory from a sermon by John MacArthur who I am a huge fan of. Both Joel Richardson and John MacArthur stated their belief that the Antichrist would arise from the religion of Islam. And they both make a convincing argument for their case.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 5, 2012
This book gave me a much greater understanding of Islamic endtimes beliefs and how they deceptively parallel Christian endtimes beliefs. Though it can be depressing reading having my faith securely rooted in Jesus Christ keeps away fear. With Islam growing rapidly globally, it's critical to be educated and prepared to defend our faith and to recognize counterfeits as described in the book. I'd recommend this for all followers of Christ. There is a great lack of knowledge about the true doctrines of Islam even among Muslims. It makes it far too easy to be sucked in to thinking that it really is a religion of peace while history and their own writings show it is anything but.
March 6, 2023
A very informative book!
Joel presents a compelling case study of Islam and the end times. It is a must read for anyone studying end times. I highly recommend it!
Joel presents a compelling case study of Islam and the end times. It is a must read for anyone studying end times. I highly recommend it!
August 15, 2024
Very thought provoking, quite controversial.
I normally don’t read much end times / eschatology books as the topic often revolves around attempting to “decipher all the mysteries of Revelation, and exactly who or when things may happen, etc.” but this book really grabbed ahold of me as a I read. The author writes in Appendix A: Embracing Biblical Eschatology, “if we just boil down biblical eschatology to its simplest function, what we have is essentially the study of the return of Jesus.” And “things will occur on earth that we will need to understand mentally in order to escape or avoid them.” If we hold these two things as we read any eschatological work, I think we hold onto what is important.
All that being said, the author very thoroughly outlines his thesis using ample (cited) resources to create some convincing arguments as well as practical how we can respond chapters at the end.
I normally don’t read much end times / eschatology books as the topic often revolves around attempting to “decipher all the mysteries of Revelation, and exactly who or when things may happen, etc.” but this book really grabbed ahold of me as a I read. The author writes in Appendix A: Embracing Biblical Eschatology, “if we just boil down biblical eschatology to its simplest function, what we have is essentially the study of the return of Jesus.” And “things will occur on earth that we will need to understand mentally in order to escape or avoid them.” If we hold these two things as we read any eschatological work, I think we hold onto what is important.
All that being said, the author very thoroughly outlines his thesis using ample (cited) resources to create some convincing arguments as well as practical how we can respond chapters at the end.
November 24, 2021
"Woe to every sinful liar! 8 He hears God’s revelations being recited to him, yet persists in his arrogance as if he had never heard them. Forewarn him of a painful punishment.
9 When he learns something of Our revelations, he derides them: for such there will be humiliating torment.
10 In front of them is Hell; and of no profit to them is anything they may have earned, nor any protectors they may have taken to themselves besides God: for them there shall be a terrible punishment." Surat AL-JATHIYAH
23 chapters, in nonsense.
The writer of this book reminds me with the writer of the Torah,( lair) misleading , malicious advocacy , and events never happened and mustn't ; but the writer put it to expose the wrong to make it good ,to mislead the following generation ...
Writer's thesis is good for the ignorant to think of it , not to pick some paragraphs from here and there to paste them in your book and call the ignorant look this is Islam ....
You talk and repeat too much in the book , this book must have 8 chapters only ,the rest of it is just repeating and nonsense thoughts. At the end u turn ur book into a political discussion about turkey and Europe (his answers fall of conditions and political terror tone) , but the answers he made about Islam and Mahdi & Christ issues are correct and he answered nicely and clearly ...
What I am refusing about this book :
The comparing between Mahdi & Jesus , Jesus&false prophet . And ur claims that there is Islamic Jesus not like Christ Jesus, how come ?!
For that anyone would say there is Islamic Noah & Christ Noah , Islamic Moses & Christ Moses and so on ....
U had read Islamic references in way that u just picked up paragraphs which suit ur topic , not read them to understand the reason or the cause of what had happened .
For example , u insisted that Islam spread by sword ,also ur mentioned of Jews in madenia "qurayzha 's jews" and u selected many paragraphs which described it and u didn't mention the reason of that act.
And ur writing tone at chapter 13; as if u seek for Jewish's sympathy or u r one of them . what had\has happened to Jews?! , and the points of their punishment history without indicating the cause of each point ( what they had done to receive the punishment ).. u want to convince the reader look this is Islam .. tell me about the crusades , inspection courts in Spain , how they fought their war ?! And what kind of war in the old ages ? Did they played with them or kill (beheaded as u mentioned ) and used horrible torture and much more ...
The end days sings , u didn't mention them totally ; there are many ,please search and read good reference. And u misunderstand the gog and Magog tale ( their faces like dogs and red colored) why u didn't mention the hadeith about them ( there are many ), and ur claims that countries around Israel are gog , makes me laugh .. so stupid for person who decided to study end days sings and suggested such ideas without understanding or continue reading about this topic .. or u read and u didn't want to mention it , so u didn't it corrupt ur claims in such a stupid book ...
Chapter eleven , now u show ur true face ; u said I like Muslim &Islam then u wrote this chapter (I feel sorry for you) . As u read by ur eyes only, not with ur heart ,thus was the result (chapter 11) .
U clearly explained the Islamic concepts about monotheism ( there is no god except Allah) and that is true understanding of worship.. Jesus - Trinity - cross : are blasphemy things , if u worship them , u will make a partner to Allah ( Allah is the greatest) Jesus is human being , cross is a thing, material or anything else.. try to ask them for help .. u will be like the old ages pagans (idolaters) as they asked their stones ... As example in macca , there were many idols and they claimed as u claimed "we worship them to make us reach to god " and that is blaspheme...
"156 They denied the truth and uttered a monstrous slander against Mary.
157 They declared, ‘We have put to death the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of God.’ They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but it only seemed to them [as if it had been so]. And those who differ in this matter are in doubt concerning it. They have no definite knowledge about it, but only follow mere conjecture. But they certainly did not kill him.
158 God raised him towards Himself. God is almighty and wise.
159 There is none among the People of the Book but will believe in it before his death; and on the Day of Resurrection he shall be a witness against them." Surat Al nisa'
Then God will say, ‘Jesus, son of Mary, remember My favour to you and to your mother: how I strengthened you with the holy spirit, so that you could speak to people in childhood and in maturity; and how I taught you the Book, and wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel; how by My leave you fashioned from clay the shape of a bird and blew upon it, so that, by My leave, it became a bird, and healed the blind and the leper by My permission, and when you brought forth the dead by My permission; and how I prevented the Children of Israel from harming you when you came to them with clear signs, when those of them who denied the truth said, “This is sheer magic.” Surat Al ma'idah
"116 When God says, ‘Jesus, son of Mary, did you say to people, “Take me and my mother as two deities besides God”?’ He will answer, ‘Glory be to You! How could I ever say that to which I have no right? If I had ever said so, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my mind, while I do not know anything that is within Yours. You alone are the knower of unseen things—
117 I told them only what You commanded me to, “Worship God, my Lord and your Lord.” I was a witness to what they did as long as I remained among them, and when You took my soul, You were the watcher over them. You are the witness of all things,
118 and if You punish them, they are surely Your servants; and if You forgive them, You are surely the Mighty and Wise.’surat Al ma'idah
Allah doesn't need any help to reach him , Allah besides u any time & anywhere just ask him without partner... That's Islam
The following chapters fall of hating toward Islam (the only reply to u or the reader is read the Quran and try to understand )
And ur advise for sending missionaries to Islamic world , it's a ridiculous. But we accept them in our world in order to they can understand our religion as it's a complete religion which has all pervious religious teachings and correct the wrong and misunderstand in pervious teachings..
Better send ur missionaries to Jews first and look what will they respond, they who handled Jesus to his enemy, and mislaid His religion (made u worship idol like pagans )
The email which u picked it from many emails , is the suitable anger answer for u and ur book ...
Finally , many people don't understand the meaning of the religion ,they just understand it's about the names ( Judaism, Christianity, Islam ) what group u must belong to .. but that is wrong , religion teaches how to know Allah and how to worship Him .
Surah al-An'am
33. We know that what they say saddens you. It is not you that they deny—it is Allah's revelations that the wrongdoers reject"
9 When he learns something of Our revelations, he derides them: for such there will be humiliating torment.
10 In front of them is Hell; and of no profit to them is anything they may have earned, nor any protectors they may have taken to themselves besides God: for them there shall be a terrible punishment." Surat AL-JATHIYAH
23 chapters, in nonsense.
The writer of this book reminds me with the writer of the Torah,( lair) misleading , malicious advocacy , and events never happened and mustn't ; but the writer put it to expose the wrong to make it good ,to mislead the following generation ...
Writer's thesis is good for the ignorant to think of it , not to pick some paragraphs from here and there to paste them in your book and call the ignorant look this is Islam ....
You talk and repeat too much in the book , this book must have 8 chapters only ,the rest of it is just repeating and nonsense thoughts. At the end u turn ur book into a political discussion about turkey and Europe (his answers fall of conditions and political terror tone) , but the answers he made about Islam and Mahdi & Christ issues are correct and he answered nicely and clearly ...
What I am refusing about this book :
The comparing between Mahdi & Jesus , Jesus&false prophet . And ur claims that there is Islamic Jesus not like Christ Jesus, how come ?!
For that anyone would say there is Islamic Noah & Christ Noah , Islamic Moses & Christ Moses and so on ....
U had read Islamic references in way that u just picked up paragraphs which suit ur topic , not read them to understand the reason or the cause of what had happened .
For example , u insisted that Islam spread by sword ,also ur mentioned of Jews in madenia "qurayzha 's jews" and u selected many paragraphs which described it and u didn't mention the reason of that act.
And ur writing tone at chapter 13; as if u seek for Jewish's sympathy or u r one of them . what had\has happened to Jews?! , and the points of their punishment history without indicating the cause of each point ( what they had done to receive the punishment ).. u want to convince the reader look this is Islam .. tell me about the crusades , inspection courts in Spain , how they fought their war ?! And what kind of war in the old ages ? Did they played with them or kill (beheaded as u mentioned ) and used horrible torture and much more ...
The end days sings , u didn't mention them totally ; there are many ,please search and read good reference. And u misunderstand the gog and Magog tale ( their faces like dogs and red colored) why u didn't mention the hadeith about them ( there are many ), and ur claims that countries around Israel are gog , makes me laugh .. so stupid for person who decided to study end days sings and suggested such ideas without understanding or continue reading about this topic .. or u read and u didn't want to mention it , so u didn't it corrupt ur claims in such a stupid book ...
Chapter eleven , now u show ur true face ; u said I like Muslim &Islam then u wrote this chapter (I feel sorry for you) . As u read by ur eyes only, not with ur heart ,thus was the result (chapter 11) .
U clearly explained the Islamic concepts about monotheism ( there is no god except Allah) and that is true understanding of worship.. Jesus - Trinity - cross : are blasphemy things , if u worship them , u will make a partner to Allah ( Allah is the greatest) Jesus is human being , cross is a thing, material or anything else.. try to ask them for help .. u will be like the old ages pagans (idolaters) as they asked their stones ... As example in macca , there were many idols and they claimed as u claimed "we worship them to make us reach to god " and that is blaspheme...
"156 They denied the truth and uttered a monstrous slander against Mary.
157 They declared, ‘We have put to death the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of God.’ They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but it only seemed to them [as if it had been so]. And those who differ in this matter are in doubt concerning it. They have no definite knowledge about it, but only follow mere conjecture. But they certainly did not kill him.
158 God raised him towards Himself. God is almighty and wise.
159 There is none among the People of the Book but will believe in it before his death; and on the Day of Resurrection he shall be a witness against them." Surat Al nisa'
Then God will say, ‘Jesus, son of Mary, remember My favour to you and to your mother: how I strengthened you with the holy spirit, so that you could speak to people in childhood and in maturity; and how I taught you the Book, and wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel; how by My leave you fashioned from clay the shape of a bird and blew upon it, so that, by My leave, it became a bird, and healed the blind and the leper by My permission, and when you brought forth the dead by My permission; and how I prevented the Children of Israel from harming you when you came to them with clear signs, when those of them who denied the truth said, “This is sheer magic.” Surat Al ma'idah
"116 When God says, ‘Jesus, son of Mary, did you say to people, “Take me and my mother as two deities besides God”?’ He will answer, ‘Glory be to You! How could I ever say that to which I have no right? If I had ever said so, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my mind, while I do not know anything that is within Yours. You alone are the knower of unseen things—
117 I told them only what You commanded me to, “Worship God, my Lord and your Lord.” I was a witness to what they did as long as I remained among them, and when You took my soul, You were the watcher over them. You are the witness of all things,
118 and if You punish them, they are surely Your servants; and if You forgive them, You are surely the Mighty and Wise.’surat Al ma'idah
Allah doesn't need any help to reach him , Allah besides u any time & anywhere just ask him without partner... That's Islam
The following chapters fall of hating toward Islam (the only reply to u or the reader is read the Quran and try to understand )
And ur advise for sending missionaries to Islamic world , it's a ridiculous. But we accept them in our world in order to they can understand our religion as it's a complete religion which has all pervious religious teachings and correct the wrong and misunderstand in pervious teachings..
Better send ur missionaries to Jews first and look what will they respond, they who handled Jesus to his enemy, and mislaid His religion (made u worship idol like pagans )
The email which u picked it from many emails , is the suitable anger answer for u and ur book ...
Finally , many people don't understand the meaning of the religion ,they just understand it's about the names ( Judaism, Christianity, Islam ) what group u must belong to .. but that is wrong , religion teaches how to know Allah and how to worship Him .
Surah al-An'am
33. We know that what they say saddens you. It is not you that they deny—it is Allah's revelations that the wrongdoers reject"
September 12, 2016
This book is written in a sane, reasoned, and prophetic spirit. A measured call to awareness and thought from a man steeped in the Scriptures, Islamic tradition, and experienced in ministering to Muslims. This explanation of the end times, when examined carefully and with an open mind, just makes far more sense both Scripturally and based on current events than any other theory going. Thankfully doesn't degenerate into a fearmongering paranoid fest but includes sober reminders of our call to love and reach out with the Gospel despite the very real danger the world is facing and will face from the deception and violence of Islam. This is a needed book for the Church.
August 7, 2013
Joel Richardson researches and writes a very important and interesting book that compares the Bible and the Qur'an revealing 21 uncanny similarities between the two when it comes to the Antichrist. The two-part Audiobook narrated by Richard Powers allows the listener enjoyment while being educated. I recommend this book in any format because the content applies to a most serious subject, the threat of Islamization in the world by an ideology that is setting the stage, as predicted, for the end of days.
February 7, 2013
This book is a page turner that will have you gripped from the first chapter forward. Richardson develops and presents proofs for the very real possibility and probability of the upcoming antichrist to be Islamic and some other very inciteful revelations of the antichrist, nationality, and biblical references from the Old Testament prophets such as Ezekiel to the book of Revelation.
April 10, 2011
The author draws really interesting parallels between Christianity's antichrist and Islam's anticipated Mahdi. Good read for anyone that likes to study the end of time.
May 11, 2012
Love this book. Very compelling. He's not saying the AntiChrist will be a Muslim but he points out the similarities of the 12 Imam & his cohorts & the biblical Antichrist.
Chilling.
Chilling.
June 22, 2012
Amazing how Islam and Chistianity's apocalypse intertwine.
August 10, 2013
This is an excellent book, it reveals some shocking information.. a MUST read by EVERY American.
November 22, 2014
Great study!
This is a great treatment of biblical prophecy and global trends! Excellent in every way! I loved it! And learned a great deal!
This is a great treatment of biblical prophecy and global trends! Excellent in every way! I loved it! And learned a great deal!
June 14, 2020
Very informative on Islam and there end time teaching on the Antichrist .
June 24, 2019
This book is a great introduction to Islam's view of the last days of planet earth. It sent me to the web to look up more about the different sects of Islam & what they believe.
People act on their beliefs. Humanists believe humanity will, together, advance, evolve, & prevail together & so seek to have a global & borderless society in many cases. Christians believe when Jesus comes back to earth, He will lead Israel to battle against her enemies, subdue them, lock up Satan & his armies for 1000 years, then let Satan back out to see how many are going along & how many truly believe Jesus is the best. Jews believe in a conquering Messiah making His first appearance to allow Jews to rebuild the Temple & live in peace. Atheists believe there is no God, no devil, nothing beyond this life & are likely to live a more hedonistic lifestyle in many cases.
Of course, you can't pigeonhole anyone in any group as being exactly the same, but knowing how someone believes helps you understand some of their actions.
I believe that if we want to understand our Muslim neighbors, we need to know more about the Quran, the Sira (biography of the Prophet Mohammed), & Hadiths (sayings & actions of the Prophet of Islam, together with the Sira this is the Sunnah), the doctrine of abrogation (older scriptures are overridden by newer ones), & knowledge of just what Shari'a law is & what is intended in various sects by Islamic jurisprudence. IT helps to understand that Islam is not just a religion but a complete package of government, law, religion, all in one.
Knowing how Muslims view the end of the planet gives a quick insight into the beliefs of Islam, & should leave you wanting to learn more.
People act on their beliefs. Humanists believe humanity will, together, advance, evolve, & prevail together & so seek to have a global & borderless society in many cases. Christians believe when Jesus comes back to earth, He will lead Israel to battle against her enemies, subdue them, lock up Satan & his armies for 1000 years, then let Satan back out to see how many are going along & how many truly believe Jesus is the best. Jews believe in a conquering Messiah making His first appearance to allow Jews to rebuild the Temple & live in peace. Atheists believe there is no God, no devil, nothing beyond this life & are likely to live a more hedonistic lifestyle in many cases.
Of course, you can't pigeonhole anyone in any group as being exactly the same, but knowing how someone believes helps you understand some of their actions.
I believe that if we want to understand our Muslim neighbors, we need to know more about the Quran, the Sira (biography of the Prophet Mohammed), & Hadiths (sayings & actions of the Prophet of Islam, together with the Sira this is the Sunnah), the doctrine of abrogation (older scriptures are overridden by newer ones), & knowledge of just what Shari'a law is & what is intended in various sects by Islamic jurisprudence. IT helps to understand that Islam is not just a religion but a complete package of government, law, religion, all in one.
Knowing how Muslims view the end of the planet gives a quick insight into the beliefs of Islam, & should leave you wanting to learn more.
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