Answering The Question Will The Antichrist Be A Muslim?

By Essie Osborn


Literature about the judgment day as recorded in the Koran and the bible has led to a rift between Christians and Muslims. The interpretation of readings in the holy books has led many people to ask, will the antichrist be a Muslim? Theologians from both religions have given justifications regarding this suggestion leaving followers to make personal conclusions.

The Islamic connection arises out to the story of a young twelfth imam who disappeared to the desert to escape persecution. This imam is expected to come back a while before God pronounces his judgment over the earth. According to the bible, the beast will rise at around the same time. This is the coincidence that has formed a fertile ground for people to make such a conclusion.

Christians will witness the rise of the antichrist before Jesus returns to judge the world. This scenario is captured in Revelation chapter thirteen, verse four. The said ruler will make a promise to deliver peace to Israel for seven years. The promise will not be fulfilled. Instead, the ruler will be dictatorial and rule with anarchy. This becomes a sign of end times.

Signals for end times include the broken promise of peace for Israel. The beast will demand that his subjects regard him as God. He will dictate over the earth. Christians are required to be vigilante not to fall for his tricks and intrigues. The similarity between a person who reigns before end times and the return of the Imam at the same time are the issues that lead to this conclusion.

Daniel presents a different version that seems to excuse Muslims. His mention of Roman Empire makes it almost impossible for Muslims to appear in the picture. This relates to the location of this empire and the population that is dominant. These two aspects make it almost impossible to find an Islamic beast.

The location of the Roman Empire casts doubts over the antichrist coming from the Islamic world. The location of this empire is in Europe. This area has a small population of Muslims and would be unlikely to allow them to lead. Muslims are dominant in the Middle East. Their relationship with Israel would almost make it impossible to achieve the seven years of peace. This puts doubt on the proposal.

The debate around the beast is more of a theory than real possibility. For one to rule in this regard, he must find acceptance among both Muslims and Jews. A half cast between Jews and Muslims would be very acceptable. Muslims would regard him as their lost Imam while Jews would consider him their own and therefore allow him to rule.

The coincidence in reading the bible and Koran at the same time has led to the conclusion about the beast being Muslim. Any ruler to whose authority Christians should subject is required to proclaim Christ as lord and savior. This ensures that Christians do not fall for his intrigues and deceit.




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