Annotated bibliography
Richardson, J. (2009). The Islamic Antichrist: The Shocking Truth about the Real Nature of the Beast (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: WND Books The book explains about the end time as a fundamental element in the faith of Islam. It discusses the great tribulation in the world followed by the appearance of Isa Ibn Maryam (Jesus Christ) who ushers a new kingdom of God on Earth. His coming ends the suffering and evil in the world. The beginningof the book teaches about the end of times called eschatology, and a special term in Islam called Qiyamah, meaning the day of resurrection. Islamic eschatology is precise in many aspects about the end of the world. The author illustrates the signs of the last days and how the world will come to an end. It discusses end time day known by Allah,and the reasons why people should observe the clues and signs written in Quran.
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The major signs include the appearance of false Messiah called the Dajjal in Arabic or the Anti-Christ. The three landslides in east, west, and the Arabian Peninsula, and the sun rising from the west with an appearance of visible smoke from the sky. There is a chapter about a beast produced from the Earth to face unbelievers. The source explains the appearance of Gog and Magog and fire that drives people to a gathering place for judgment. In this book, many major signs of the last day have not happened but numerous minor signs have already occurred. The author points out the minor signs of the Prophethood, the death of Muhammad, and the conquering of Jerusalem by Muslims during Caliphate of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab. There is no doubt the book provides detailed information on the signs of the end of