A Muslim Antichrist May Be A Reality

By Nelda Powers


Numerous individuals who follow the Christian faith have wondered over the years whether or not we can expect a Muslim antichrist to eventually appear in the world. The consensus for many years has been that this individual will descend from a European country or from Rome. It is likely that such philosophies are based on scriptures in the book of Daniel that refer to this individual as a descendent of those who were responsible for destroying the Temple in 70 A. D. The Bible states that the latter individuals were Romans.

Scholars are also divided with regard to whether or not this person will claim to be a Christian or a Jew. Many people believe that the Gospel of John states that the Antichrist will be Jewish. Certain individuals think that in order deceive the Jewish people and be accepted by their race, he will have to be, or at the very least masquerade, as a Jew himself.

Other individuals have based their theories on certain verses in the Bible that seem to indicate that a non-Jewish person will be the anti-Christ. For example, in the last book of the Bible, which is called the Revelation, this individual is depicted as a beast that arises "from the water." When that phrase is used other times throughout the Scriptures, it is always used to describe a "Gentile nation."

Yet another argument currently underway among various Christian organizations is that the Antichrist is a Muslim. This is one of the most popular schools of thought in today's modern world, and may be influenced by current events. The latter include the recent awakening of Islam, and the Muslims' revived territorial goal of bringing their religion to every country in the world.

Various books have been written on the subject by knowledgeable eschatologists. In one such book, the author asserts that the anti-Christ will be a Muslim and offers a biblical foundation for this theory. Other books also allude to this philosophy without overtly referencing Muslims.

Because the Bible also mentions a false prophet along with the Anti-Christ, some people are of the belief that one of these individuals will be Jewish, while the other will be a Muslim. Still others claim that both will be of European or Roman descent, as previously mentioned.

Conflicting opinions exist concerning the subject, which has led many Christians to conduct their own research projects. This has resulted in various theories concerning the details of this topic. However, those who embark upon such studies typically find that research projects of this kind are both rewarding and interesting.

Whether or not there will eventually be a Muslim Antichrist remains to be seen. Although there are conflicting opinions about the race from which this individual will descend, almost all Christians agree that the end times are here. For this reason, Christians must simply watch and wait, and try to hear God's voice concerning which public figures can be trusted, and which may have sinister agendas. Because no one knows exactly when the Antichrist will appear, it is wise for Christians to keep such matters in prayer.




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