Will Islam Be Our Future? A Study of Biblical and Islamic Eschatology
Danish:
Vil islam blive vores fremtid? En undersøgelse af bibelsk og islamisk eskatologi
“Joel presents a fascinating overview of how Biblical and Islamic
viewpoints on eschatology overlap, making a convincing case that reading
this book and studying what the Old and New Testaments have to say about
the “End Times” are imperative for Christians today. This
book is a wake-up call for Christians to learn how the future of the
church, the future of Islam and the future of the entire world are divinely
and directly interconnected. The reader will also gain significant insight
into the nature of the Last Days and the course on which the world is
heading at ever increasing speeds.”
—Dr. Tom White, Executive Director, The Voice
of the Martyrs
“A fascinating and provocative work. Joel has broken fresh ground
in the ongoing exploration of the relationship between Islam and the
rest of the world. A must read for priests and pastors, students and
lay readers everywhere. Bravo!”
—Robert Spencer, Director of Jihad Watch, Author
of Islam Unveiled and Onward Muslim Soldiers
“This book definitely provides a fresh look at Bible Prophecy
in light of current affairs with the global rise of Islamic Fundamentalism.
Not only does Joel accurately analyze those Islamic doctrines and practices
that are relevant to Biblical End time prophecy, but his interpretation
of Biblical prophecy is also solid - soundly adhering to the accepted
rules of hermeneutics.”
—Walid Shoebat, former Palestinian Terrorist
and Author of Why I Left Jihad
“Joel Richardson provides a weighty analysis of Islam and its
messianic figure. This book is central to recognizing the fulfillment
of biblical end-times prophecy in our day and understanding the role
Islam plays in it.”
—Pastor Reza F. Safa, former radical Muslim,
Author of Inside Islam
“Joel Richardson serves both the Christian and Muslim communities
well. He thoroughly explores the source documents of early Islam and
later Muslim theologians and the New Testament. He summarizes them admirably
without being too technical. This book clarifies the differences between
Christianity and Islam. It is a must-read for Christians and Muslims
alike.”
—James M. Arlandson, Ph.D. teaches at a college
in southern California and regularly writes for AmericanThinker.com
and Answering-Islam.org
“Joel Richardson has posited a scholarly, thoughtful, compassionate
and Scriptural concept regarding the astounding theological anti-parallels
between the eschatologies of radical Islam and Biblical faith. He makes
a strong case that this is no mere humanistic coincidence. However,
Joel is neither a knee-jerk reactionary nor a paranoid radical. He is,
rather, a seeker and lover of truth who has the love and courage to
simply lay the historical and theological evidences for his convictions
out before us and then grants us the dignity of examining the facts
for ourselves so that we can draw our own conclusions. Joel Richardson
is a humble servant of Jesus Christ whom I personally know to be a faithful
and devoted husband, father and friend to all the people that God has
brought his way. May God grant us all the same courage to open our eyes
to the ever-intensifying spiritual warfare we face in this fallen age
and also to the beauties of Christ's work in the earth so that we will
be able to navigate well in this world until we see our Lord Jesus face
to face.”
—Michael Sullivant, Pastor, conference speaker,
Author of Your Kingdom Come and Prophetic Etiquette
“With the mind of a scholar and the heart of an intercessor,
Joel Richardson has brought forth an intriguing expose on the coming
"battle of the ages". As militant Islam arises in fury fueled
by a raging anti-Semitic spirit, another body of people shall arise
at the same time, willing to give their lives for the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. Stirring . . . Insightful . . . a wake up call to all sincere
believers.”
—James W. Goll, Cofounder of Encounters Network,
Author of The Seer, The Lost Art of Intercession and
Praying for Israel's Destiny
“This is the must read book for anyone interested in end-times
Bible prophecy! Joel Richardson has broken fresh ground in the emerging
consensus of Islam’s vital role in the Antichrist’s kingdom.
Joel’s evidences come straight from the Islamic traditions of
the Hadith, a very important source of Muslim doctrine, well-known to
Muslims, but unknown to most westerners. Any open-minded reader will
be unable to dismiss the uncanny parallels between the Islamic traditions
and the biblically described agenda of Antichrist. His clear and insightful
presentation on the role of beheading in Islamic law is gripping. His
scenario for how the earth will fall into line behind Antichrist is
entirely credible. Jesus exhorted us to pray and be alert for the time
of testing that is coming on the earth. You will find yourself doing
just that. For the reader unsatisfied with anything but the truth, this
is a book that absolutely must be added to your library.”
—Robert Livingston, Missionary to the Middle
East, Author of Christianity and Islam: The Final Clash
“Joel Richarson's thorough knowledge of Islam provides Christians
with much helpful information on the traditions and teachings of Islam,
revealing the striking affinities between Christian end-time prophecy
and Islamic expectations of world domination. His balanced use of Islamic
texts and the Bible is so convincing that after reading the book, one
is hardly able to imagine how the Antichrist could be any other than
a Muslim Caliph. But what I appreciate most is that he argues his point
not with venom but with tact, even love, as he urges Christians to love
their Muslim neighbors and to win them for Christ. This book is an important
read for Christians who wish to learn more about the world's fastest
growing religion or who want to be better prepared to dialogue with
and witness to Muslims.”
—Steve Alt, Assistant Professor of Theology,
F.I.R.E. School of Ministry, Concord, NC
“After many years of reflection, I shy away from detailed specifics
in end-time scenarios. However, while this book does contain some such
specific details, I nevertheless believe that the basic thrust, that
Islam is the Antichrist system of the last-days, is persuasively presented
as a very possible scenario. In addition, the information in this book
about Islam and the Antichrist is very important and is not, to my knowledge,
accessible elsewhere. In these days of Islamic terror, an understanding
of the information presented in this book, particularly regarding Islamic
eschatology, I believe is crucial. Hence, this book definitely makes
an important contribution. I highly recommend a thoughtful examination
of the information contained in these pages.”
—Dr. Daniel C. Juster, Author of Jewish Roots
and Israel, the Church and the Last Days, Executive Director
of Tikkun Ministries International
“In an era and an age where ambiguity reigns, Joel Richardson
has written a book that is clear, well researched, and to the point.
Few people in the Christian community have the courage to study world
religions, much less invest themselves in it as he has done. Do yourself
a favor; get this book, read this book, live out the truths that you
pull out of it. It is worth your time, more importantly, souls hang
in the balance.”
—Ergun Caner, Dean, Liberty Theological Seminary,
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Joel Richardson is foremost an ambassador of Jesus Christ, a husband and a father committed to the pro-life and adoption movements. He is an artist, human rights activist, New York Times Bestselling author, internationally recognized speaker and regular columnist for WND. Joel has a long history of outreach to the Muslim community and has a passion to see Muslims come to Christ. Joel is also a recognized expert on Biblical Prophecy and the Middle East. Joel is the author, co-author or co-editor of the following books:
When
af Jew Rules the World: What the Bible Really Says about Israel in the Plan of God
Mideast
Beast: The Scriptural Case For an Islamic Antichrist
Islamic
Antichrist: The Shocking Truth About the Real Nature of the Beast
God’s
War on Terror: Islam, Prophecy & the Bible
Why
We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out
Table of Contents
Introduction: A Note From The Author
Part One: Introduction to Islamic Eschatology And Doctrine
Chapter 1. Why This Book? Waking Up to The Islamic Revival
Chapter 2. The Sacred Texts of Islam
Chapter 3. Islamic Eschatology
Chapter 4. The Mahdi: Islam's Awaited Messiah
Chapter 5. Comparing The Biblical Antichrist and The Mahdi
Chapter 6. The Muslim Jesus
Chapter 7. Comparing The False Prophet and The Muslim Jesus
Chapter 8. The Dajjal: Islam's Antichrist
Chapter 9. Comparing The Biblical Jesus and The Dajjal
Chapter 10. The Revived Islamic Empire of The Antichrist
Chapter 11. The Dark Nature of Muhammad's Revelations
Chapter 12. The Antichrist Spirit of Islam
Chapter 13. Islam's Ancient Hatred for The Jews
Chapter 14. End Time Martyrdom And Islam's Practice of Beheading
Chapter 15. Jihad And Islam's Goal of World Domination
Chapter 16. Understanding Deceit and Dishonesty in Islam
Chapter 17. The Great Apostasy, Terror and Islam's Conversion Rates
Chapter 18. Summary of Comparisons
Part Two: Further Analysis
Chapter 19. Potential Problems With The Thesis
Chapter 20. Further Thoughts
Part Three: How Should We Respond?
Chapter 21. Responding with Prayer
Chapter 22. Responding with Outreach
Chapter 23. Preparing for Martyrdom
Appendix: Embracing Biblical Eschatology
Bibliography