Post by Sana on Jan 15, 2006 1:57:25 GMT -5
1) Zakaat would be considered as a burden of TAX
2)Obedience to wife and disobedience of parents would be the order of the times. The husband would pusillanimously(most timidly) submit to the un-Islamic whims and dictates of his wife.
3) Whilst mothers would be disobeyed and fathers treated like strangers, preference would be given to friends who would be entertained with warm receptions and generous hospitality
4) Acquisition of Islamic Knowledge would be solely for monetary gain not for the pleasure of ALLAH
5) The reigns of political power would be vested in undeserving people having low morality and wicked character.
6) Tyrants would be praised and honored in order to escape their persecution.
7) Alcohol and other intoxicating beverages would be publicly consumed and labeled "soft drinks"
8) There will be prevalence of music with newly- invented musical instruments as well as dancing and singing women who will appear in great abundance
9) Usury and interest would be regarded as trade whilst bribery would be taken as gifts
10) The increase of divorces would be on the increase
11) Shame and modesty would disappear from the general public whilst adultery and fornication would become commonplace
12) Besides food and drink, women will also be provided and offered for the entertainment of guests at parties
13) Men would compete with one another in the construction of high buildings
14) The islamic greeting would be reserved for only one's acquaintances
15) The rate of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, etc. would increase
16) The sancity of masjids would be defiled by noise and worldly discussions
17) Businesses would expand to such an extent that womenfolk will stand alongside men in shops and other commercial enterprises
18) Sudden death will be a common occurence
19) Women would appear naked in spite of their dressing which would be either scanty and transparent or tight-fitting and revealing
20) Breach of trust would become a common malady of society
21) Illegitimate children would abound profusely
22) Females would greatly increase in number over males such that there would be nearly 50 females for each male
23) Some people would arise with sayings of prophet Muhammed which nobody had heard of before
24) Arabia would be turned into artificial meadows and rivers
25) The people will not follow the companions of prophet muhammed holding them in light estimations
26) The river Euphrates will disclose enormous quantity of gold for which 99% of the people present there would be killed in mutual fights
27) A fire will break out in Hejaz and spread far and wide
Many of the signs listed are already visible, clearly indicating that we should immediately repent, seek forgiveness for all sins and firmly resolve to lead a life of righteousness in accordance to the teachings of our beloved Nabi Prophet Muhammad.
