me and giving glad tidings of an Apostle to come after me whose name shall be Ahmed (i.e., the second name of Prophet Muhammad and literally means one who praises Allah more than others).' But when he (Muhammad came to them with clear signs, they said: This is plain magic." (61 :6)

DESCENT OF JESUS, SON OF MARY

I wish to remind the reader here that Jesus, son of Mary will be returning to this world before the Day of Resurrection. He will return to become a leader of the Muslim nation as has been revealed in the Holy Qur'an:

"And he (Jesus, son of Mary) shall be a knowing sign for the coming of the Hour (Day of Resurrection) (i.e., Jesus' descent on earth). Therefore, have no doubt about it. And follow Me (Allah) (i.e., be obedient to Allah and do what He orders you to do O mankind!) This is the Straight Path. (43:61)

And let not Satan hinder you (from the Right Religion). Verily he (Satan) is to you a plain enemy. (43:62)

And when Jesus came with clear signs he said: I have come to you with wisdom and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) in which you differ, therefore, fear Allah and obey me: (43:63)

Verily, Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him (alone). This is the (only) Straight Path."

The Last of all the Prophets, Muhammad said (as narrated by Abu Huraira): Allah's Apostle said: "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, (Jesus) son of Mary will shortly descend amongst you (Muslims) as a just ruler and will break the Cross and kill the pig and abolish the Jizya (a tax levied from the Jews and Christians who are under the protection of a Muslim government). Then there will be abundance of money and nobody will accept charitable gifts."

(Sahih-al-Bukhari, Vol. III, Hadith No. 425)
 and Vol. 4, Hadith No. 657)

I conclude with gratitude, praise and glory to Almightly Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. The salutation and blessings be to the Master of all Apostles, Muhammad (peace be upon him).