A Coming Turkish Led Islamic Union?
In my most recent book, God’s War on Terror: Islam, Prophecy and the Bible, written with Walid Shoebat, I argue that in the days to come, we will see the emergence of a Turkish-led Islamic Union. I arrived at this conclusion based on my understanding of Ezekiel 38,39. Yet while I believed that this is what the Bible points us to, I had never actually seen any concrete calls for such from within the Islamic world. Until now. What is also so interesting about this call is the universalist peace and love quality with which the idea is pitched. How long until this plan develops into something more concrete?
Harun Yahya: The Turkish-Islamic Union is a union of love. It is a union of affection, a union of hearts. The basis of this union are love, altruism, helping others, compassion, tolerance and understanding. The aim of the union is also to achieve the highest levels in respect for human beings and in art, science and technology. Once the union is established, not just Turkish societies and Muslims, but the whole world, will attain enlightenment.
What truly makes the believers’ union so strong is their faith and loyalty. Only genuine faith can engender true friendship and alliance. Muslims love one another with a pure heart and for the good pleasure of Allah, without the slightest selfish interest. A union built on the strongest foundation known to humanity—the fear and love of Allah—will never shatter, unless Allah wills otherwise.
The Turkish-Islamic Union will bring peace to the world. The Turkish-Islamic Union will first and foremost resolve the disputes between Muslim countries and bring peace to the Islamic world; it will also oppose all those movements that incite war and conflict in the world as a whole, and will be a force capable of preventing all initiatives aimed at provoking war.
With the founding of the Turkish-Islamic Union, America, Europe, China, Russia, Israel and in short the whole world will breathe easier. Terror will come to an end, distribution of raw materials will be guaranteed, the economic and social order will be protected and cultural conflicts will disappear entirely. America will no longer have to send troops to lands thousands of kilometers away, Israel will no longer live behind walls, the countries of the EU will encounter no economic barriers, Russia will have no more security concerns and China will have no trouble finding raw materials.
With the founding of the Turkish-Islamic Union, the West’s defense spending will fall. With its $400 billion military budget, the United States of America heads the armament list. Russia follows the USA with $60 billion, and China follows Russia with $42 billion. The Turkish-Islamic Union will give rise to a climate of global peace and security by eradicating all conflict and tensions regarding the Islamic world, and will also lead to a reduction in military spending, not just in Muslim countries, but on the part of a great many countries of the world. Investment in arms technology and money spent on weapons development will thus be diverted to such spheres as education, medicine, science and culture.
Freedom of ideas and expression are inherent in the Turkish-Islamic Union. People holding all kinds of beliefs and views will be able to express their ideas free from pressure and obstruction. These people’s rights will be protected by all means and everyone’s ideas will be met with toleration. Under the leadership of the Turkish-Islamic Union, Muslim societies will be communities in which people respect one another’s views, communities will be dominated by equality, justice and freedom, and oppression and injustice will be banished. The Islamic world will not bring peace and security to Muslims alone, but will play a leading role in global culture and civilization.
The Turkish-Islamic Union will revitalize trade and strengthen the economy. Union among Muslim countries in the economic, political and cultural arenas will permit the less developed to make rapid progress and those countries which already possess the requisite means and infrastructure to use these as efficiently as possible. Economic growth and investment in science and technology will rise. With economic development will come a natural rise in education levels, and society will make progress on a number of fronts.
The Turkish-Islamic Union will cause regeneration throughout the Muslim world. Thanks to the Islamic common market to be set up, products from one country will be easily marketed in another, without becoming caught up in quotas or national frontiers. Trade zones will grow, all Muslim countries will enjoy an increase in market share, exports will rise, leading to an acceleration of industrialization in Muslim countries, and economic development will lead to technological advances.
A Turkic-Islamic world with a powerful economy will be a major cause of prosperity for the Western world and other societies. These societies will find a power with which they can co-operate and engage in mutual trade with no feelings of concern. In addition, the funds that Western institutions and organizations constantly pour in for the region to regenerate will no longer be required, and these funds will be used to strengthen the global economy instead.
With the founding of the Turkish-Islamic Union, energy resources will be guaranteed. Under the Turkish-Islamic Union, peace and stability will prevail in regions with rich underground reserves, and the democratic system will function in a most well-ordered manner there. A model will thus emerge in which these resources are used in the most efficient manner, and neither Islamic countries nor other communities will be disadvantaged. This, in turn, will make stable and balanced political policies possible in those matters of particular importance in maintaining global economic stability, particularly oil production and prices.
The Turkish-Islamic Union will encourage art and build a magnificent civilization. Peace and security will take hold, economic problems will be resolved in the Turkic-Islamic world, and a massive cultural advancement will take place, for there will be growing budgets for education, science, and culture. As friendship and fraternal feelings will prosper, people will find more time to reflect and conduct research, and they will be more free-thinking and open-minded when they do so. Environments free of chaos, destitution, and troubles are places in which new ideas take shape, new products emerge, beneficial inventions are made, and continuing progress is achieved. The Turkish-Islamic Union will create such an environment throughout the Islamic world.
January 1st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Very interesting, and noteworthy.
January 1st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Joel,
This is an amazing sign pointing to the Middle Eastern-Islamic End Time Paradigm. I am in the middle of the fifth chapter of the book I am trying to put together on the Middle Eastern Paradigm. In this chapter I will not focus on my personal point of view which is the revival of the Assyrian Empire but will present different scenarios such as the revival of the Ottoman-Islamic Empire, Grecian-Islamic Empire as presented by Michael Back and the Babylonian-Islamic Empire, a new perspective presented in my article entitled ‘’Could Babylon be the Revived Head of the Beast? which can be read by clicking the following link:
http://www.beastfromtheeast.org/Bbaylon_Revived_Head.html
I just bookmarked the Turkish-Islamic Union page so I can use it a reference in the book I am trying write. This is indeed a major sign pointing to the Islamic End Time Paradigm. Like we have talked about before, just another decade and the Roman/European End Time Paradigm will come crashing down like an avalanche. People will have to make a choice whether they will believe reality or believe the political fairy tale of the European Antichrist myth.
I am afraid that most Christians in America will be too prideful to give up the European mindset, after all, all the prophecy ‘’Ph.D’s'’ in this country are leading people to believe this fairy tale.
Blessings,
Rodrigo
January 1st, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Larger version of the map here:
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/221/turkislambirligitrb1dz9.jpg
January 1st, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Joel, This reads like a chant for “join the Turkish Islamic Union!” There was a Turkish Mahdist interviewed by an ex-intelligence interrogator which you featured a few weeks back. He spoke about this exact same thing. It also lines us so well with the Scriptural references you & Walid pointed out with AC/Mahdi originating out of Turkey. How amazing to see this map with Turkey being almost dead-center as well! It’s ALL happening so fast…
January 1st, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Help me! I don’t understand!
Has this “Turkish-Islamic” Union already come into existence and operating? Is it parallel to the Eurpeaon Union they are trying to imitate? Is this a forerunner of the Islamic Kaliphate of the future? Many questions, but no answers…help!
January 1st, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Rodrigo,
This lovey-dovey Peace talk coming from the Turkish/Islamic Union does sound like the voice of the AC.
So how do you see the “other side” involved? The Ecumenical movement w players such as: Tony Blair/ The Pope/ Rick Warren. The same “message” of “Word Peace” is also in their agenda.
Granted the Turkish Union is also the voice of an Economic System. Could this be Babylon the Great? (Or does it have to be a “literal” city?) Could the Ecumenical Movement or whatever it eventually morphs into be the Harlot? Is the Turkish Union going to woo the harlot w/its peace, compassion, & tolerance talk? The beast from the Sea (Anti-Christ) comes into play out of the Turkish Union than eats the Harlot when it’s time. (Whoever this Anti-Christ character is & False Prophet will appeal to everyone.)(But real Christians of course)
How would the two marry and become one? Would the Ecumenical side just fold into the Turkish/Islamic program or could it have its own False Prophet identity in corporation w/the Turkish Union until it’s destroyed by the Anti-Christ? (Then the heads roll)
I know allot of questions but I don’t think the false religious system will be
specifically “Islam” at the start. (Yes, their ultimate goal is to take over but – you have to give them credit for being crafty & sneaky in this Turkish Union talk. Peace,Unity,blah,blah,blah. Sure some of these people may be sincere but unknowingly being used for God’s greater purpose.)
Babolyn’s Fall –Rev 18:23,24
“….For your merchants were the great men of the earth, for by your sorcery all the nations were deceived. And in her was found the blood of the prophets and saints, and all of who were slain on earth.”
January 1st, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Look at that map a little closer…
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India is taken over and look at all of the other countries that are yellow that are not islamic (yet)
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 am
Rodrigo,
I have read your article “Could Babylon be the Revived Head of the Beast?” and found it to be very interesting. I have a question however. In the article where you are talking about the destruction of Babylon, you make the comment “This destruction will happen at the time of the Tribulation:” In what sense are you using the term “Tribulation” here? Are you referring to the entire period of the 70th week of Daniel or are you referring to the “great tribulation” which Jesus refers to in Matt 24:21 and then again in 24:29? The reason I ask this is because I have found that many people equate the entire 70th week of Daniel with a period of time commonly refereed to as the “Tribulation Period” I believe this to be in error since nowhere in Scripture is the Tribulation stated to be a period of 7 years (i.e. the 70th week of Daniel); rather, Jesus specifically states that the “Great Tribulation” begins in the middle of the 70th week (Matt 24:15,21) and then is “cut short” at some unspecified period of time during the last half of the 70th week (Matt 24:22). As a result, the two quotations from Isaiah 13:9-10 and Matt 24:29 which follow your statement “This destruction will happen at the time of the Tribulation:” actually take place after the “Great Tribulation” of Matt 24:21 as Jesus says in Matt 24:29. The “Day of the Lord” (DOTL) is, I believe, properly defined as the period of time of the outpouring of God’s Wrath which follows the Great Tribulation and consists of the Trumpet and Bowel Judgements as described in Rev 8 & 16.
As a result, I understand that you are proposing that the destruction of Babylon takes place after the Tribulation and during the DOTL (God’s Wrath) which occurs during the Trumpet and Bowl judgements of Rev 8 & 16. Please correct me if I have misunderstood what you are saying.
In Christ,
Paul S.
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 am
Hi Joel,
I have just read your book “Antichrist, Islam’s awaited Messiah” and I find it very exciting. I have been familiar with Christian eycatology before, but not with Islamic escatology and the paralells that you pointed out in your book are quite schocking.
I remember in the ’90s me and other Christians were wondering if the Antichrist’s system would be some kind of New Age movement and if his basis would be the European Union and the Antichrist would be a powerful leader of the EU - yeah, the popular concept among Christians. But as you pointed out very well in your book do we really need to wait for a new World Religion/Government System to emerge when we already have one which appears to have not just the potential but also the intent to fulfill everything the Bible told us about the Antichrist’s system?
So I find your book very eye-opening and especially useful in presenting us the Islamic escatology, because I think even many Christian preachers and priests are not really aware of what the Quran and the Hadith teach of that. One might ask, why should we be aware of anything Islam teaches, but then I think it’s better to know. And when I look around this World today (Iran, Israel, Muslim immigration into Europe, openly declared Islamic goals etc.) the concept you showed us in your book looks a lot more plausible than anything before! I think you are right, the Antichrist’s system is emerging right before our eyes, right now!
So thank you for that book, we have to stay watchful.
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:00 am
good4u,
This is merely a vision, a call and the seeds of a plan for an Islamic Union by one prominent Turkish intellectual. It takes the global cry for a Caliphate that is rising among Muslims to a new level with the Turkish dynamic. But nothing concrete yet. Although American intelligence has predicted that by 2020, we will see at least a limited Caliphate.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Okay, thanks Joel.
So as the Jews long for their national temple to be rebuilt, the Muslims long similarly for the return of the Caliphate. So then it is a wish list by Muslim intellectuals, that’s better, I think. How ominous that you say that even the American government forsees a coming Caliphate, even in a limited capacity.
Really, is the West that helpless to change this outcome are we doomed to this? I believe God’s Word is sure, but have we lost the “battle of ideas” to curb jihadism? Does your audience when you teach come away depressed? I don’t mean to sound flip, but this is weighty information that you present to people. I try and absorb it myself and feel like pleading with the LORD to find another way. Is this a normal reaction that your audiences have when you do your presentations? It must be a heavy burden the LORD has given you to be the next “doom and gloom” teacher (I don’t know how else to say it) to prepare the church to those who will listen. You have my utmost admiration and respect and prayer for protection from the spiritual forces who do not want this information public.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
What’s so funny about that picture is they still recognize Israel on that map. LOL Big land mass tiny land mass. If your muslim where is the miracle? If your Jewish you see the miracle.
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Hi Paul,
I am referring to the end of the ‘’Great Tribulation'’ when Babylon will be destroyed. Sorry if that was not clear. I will edit the article and be more specific.
Rodrigo
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Harun Yahya = Adnan Oktar. Google him up to see what is said about him in Turkey. + Edip Yuksel. Good hunting
God Bless
David
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I talked with a muslim from Egypt claiming a “moderate” more peaceful approach to Islam and gave me Harun Yahya’s website. This person isn’t a hard liner but more of a back sliddin muslim from what I can gather. Blows my mind though how much they really believe that Israel started the attack on fellow muslims. But thats what they beleive.
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
the wicked flee though nobody is chasing them
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
This is simply amazing! As mentioned above, it sounds like a call to join up! Who wouldn’t want the peace, love and freedom of life this so called vision calls for? Israel will no longer have to live behind walls???? Hello! This absolutely reeks of AntiChrist. This article has to be the most pure and revealing vision for an AC set up that I’ve seen thus far. There is no mistaking that this vision, while in its infancy, is the basis for what’s coming onto the world. Again, it’s all about PEACE and ECONOMICS. Peace for all, prosperity for all. God help us prepare!!!
January 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
“Freedom of ideas and expression are inherent in the Turkish-Islamic Union. People holding all kinds of beliefs and views will be able to express their ideas free from pressure and obstruction. These people’s rights will be protected by all means and everyone’s ideas will be met with toleration.”
That’s right people…just recite this little Shahada and you too will be free from persecution.
“Thanks to the Islamic common market to be set up, products from one country will be easily marketed in another, without becoming caught up in quotas or national frontiers.”
Step right up folks and get your mark - that’s right! Buy and sell the Muslim way - not like those evil capitalists!
“A Turkic-Islamic world with a powerful economy will be a major cause of prosperity for the Western world and other societies. These societies will find a power with which they can co-operate and engage in mutual trade with no feelings of concern.”
Cooperate or else. If you have to tell me that I have no need to be concerned when your caliphate comes….then I definitely have something to worry about.
Jeremiah said:
“This absolutely reeks of AntiChrist.”
Well said. The putrid stench of hell is steadily rising. Put your hip waders on people - it’s going to get yucky out there.
January 2nd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
http://www.miraclesofislam.com/handallah.shtml
http://www.miraclesofislam.com/handmarks.shtml
I think Islam believes that gog and magog are angels to be unleashed for a coming war in the future…..i thought that was interesting
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Defining Terms under the “Islamic Turkish Union Concept:”
“Toleration”:
The official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT CONFLICT OR UNDERMINE IN ANY WAY THE HEART OF ISLAMIC LAW AND IT’S ENFORCING BODY.
“The Islamic Common Market”:
An international organization of Middle Eastern Islamic thugs formed to eliminate barriers that would otherwise prevent Islam from spreading like the plague it is; who’s primary purpose is to permanently damage the free market system thereby eradicating and strong-arming any rival body capable of resisting the economic plans of satan.
“Turkic Islamic Union”: The foretold organization of 10 middle eastern kings who give power to the man of lawlessness and who together form the kingdom of the AntiChrist for the purpose of complete world domination.
“The prosperous Turkic Islamic World concept”: The belief that the entire world, in particular the western world, will somehow become prosperous if it will only give itself to the AntiChrist and take the mark of the Beast.
“National Frontiers, The elimination of…” An Islamic goal whereby Islam destroys any and all sovereignty of every nation on planet earth, its laws, its Constitution and the freedoms of peoples far and wide under the disguise of “peace” and SECURITY until there is no other option but to submit or die.
“Peace”: The conversion (Taking the mark of the beast) or death (be-heading) of every non-muslim unto the point of complete and total Islamic (Satanic) domination of the entire earth.
This article shows us non other than the Islamic world’s preparation and fantasy to manipulate the rest of the world living in the time of sorrows unto the point of total and complete destruction of everything contrary to Islam. It sounds so much like the world Hitler would have liked to have had. The same spirit that possessed Hitler is the same spirit that inspires the vision in the above article.
So hear this Islam… there will be no rest in me until I’ve given my last breath to expose your satan, allah for who he is and to protect the sheep in our Christ’s Church from the foul odor of your violent heart! May our God Jehovah expose this antichrist/mahdi to the world for who he is and may our brethren be un-fooled by the deception of the false christ Isa and his demonic aspirations. May Jehovah continue to raise the standard that will oppose this wicked and perverted lie and may He protect His Church from the hands of the one who comes to kill and destroy under the promise of peace and security until the great day that our Christ Jesus stands again on the Mt. of Olives.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I agree with Joel. My understanding of Gog & Magog is that Turkey will lead the battle. This is hard to accept because Turkey is Israel’s best Muslim alli!!!
I disagree with Rodrigo. I understand Daniel 2&7 and Revelation 17:9-11 to say that the antichrist will come from the Ottoman Empire and no other former empire. If the antichrist was Assyrian, Persian, Kurdish(Mede) or European, those Bible passages would be written differently. I think Rodrigo’s writings are very well written, keep up the good work.
In Christ, Carl
January 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 am
pigpen2,
Thank you for the compliment. You disagree with my articles but I don’t think you will disagree with the book I am trying to put together. If the Lord allows this work to be published, it is going to impress many people. Most prophecy writers tend to present their personal view of things. Ex; Joel presents the return of the Ottoman Empire possibility, Phillip Goodman presents the return of the Assyrian Empire possibility like I do in my articles. I will take a different path with the book. I will present all possibilities and in the end will combine all of them together. It will be exciting to see all views in one single book and see that they all will emerge together to form the beast empire. Please pray for me so I can have God’s wisdom as I write this book. I cannot trust my human knowledge and need God to give me fresh revelation and enlightenment through the holy spirit to write this book.
Blessings,
Rodrigo
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 am
Erdogan has his nose up Asad’s rear end at least once a month either in person or by phone. Daniel CANNOT contradict Isaiah, Micah or Joel (the book) for that matter. The Caliphate that will be restored is the “Fatimid Caliphate” and that was centralized in Syria. The Umayyad Empire is a perfect “type” of what e can expect to see. That is why all the dignitaries in the world stream into Syria. Syria is within the confines of Assyria.
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:50 am
The Fatimid Caliphate was largely a Shi’a Caliphate based in Africa. But please know that I am not 100% completely sold on any nation. I am sold on the Islamic view and that I am solid on. I lean toward Turkey emerging as a leader but am also open to Syria, Iran, Iraq. These details are somewhat splitting hairs, so lets all keep our options open and hearts humble. The Day of the Lord is near.
January 4th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Umayyad Caliphate was based in Syria. Geographically, it is the Empire that resembles the Grecian Empire the most, as it is said in Revelation that the beast looked like a leopard (the body of a leopard-Grecian); Ottoman Empire and others come close but not enough. Syria has the largest Assyrian population after Iraq.
Wikipedia:
“The name Syria derives from the ancient Greek name for Syrians, Σύριοι Syrioi, which the Greeks applied without distinction to various Assyrian people. Modern scholarship confirms the Greek word traces back to the cognate Ἀσσυρία, Assyria, ultimately derived from the Akkadian Aššur.”
The largest Alawite-Muslim population is in Syria. The leadership in Syria is Alawite. The Alawites took their name from the 1st Imam ‘Ali’ and claim to be direct descendants from Muhammad through Fatima (hence Fatimids) and from the 11th Imam.
‘Religion and Politics’ by Jan-Erik Lane, Hamadi Redissi, Page 181:
“The Alawites, that is, the religious group that broke away from Shiite Islam in the ninth century, numbered about 1.7 million comprising about 13% of Syria’s population. The powerful president Hafez Assad was a member of the sect and the Alawites govern Syria, to their own advantage it is often claimed. King Mohammed VI of Morocco states that he is the latest in a long line of Fatimid Alawites who claim direct descent from the prophet through his daughter Fatima.”
Bashar Assad calls the shots in the Middle East.
January 4th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Larry,
Why do you say that Basshar Assad calls the shots in the Middle East?
My reading of the Middle East (and I read a lot) is that Iran is the nation that is most feared by all. Turkey is the most neutral with the biggest and best army. Saudi is the most wealthy and commodity rich. But what exactly does Syria bring to the table in terms of any real leverage from your perspective?
January 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
The leadership of Syria is Shia, Syria population is Sunni, the leadership of Syria relies on Iran for power. Hezbollah is stationed in Iran, Syria and Lebanon, which means Iran calls the shots with those two countries.
If Iran can assume part of Iraq they can in a sense unite Syria and Lebanon like a land bridge to the Med. Sea.
The beast mentioned by Daniel, that is made of a lion, bear and leopard is the Ottoman Empire.
They controlled what was Macedonia, Persia and Babylon, as well as Eastern part of the Roman empire as well as what became Byzantium.
If anything the central location is Turkey, not Syria.
Revelation was written in Turkey. Byzantine Empire was centered in Turkey, the Ottoman Empire was centered in Turkey. In fact, I think Turkey is one of the most under-rated country in history. It was the center of the Western and Near Easter World for almost 2,000 years.
January 4th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Rodrigo I have a question for you, can anyone post articles on your site, if they believe in the Islamic paradigm or is there a requirement?
I am curios, I have written some stuff on the view and I am looking for an outlet.
January 4th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Paul,
The Asaad’s are Alawites, which are not technically Shi’a per se.
January 4th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
From what i have looked up, i guess it depends where they are from, if they are Shia or Sunni.
But my understanding is that Assad is more Shia then Sunni, since he tends to ally more with Iran over other Sunni countries.
January 5th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Iran swore allegiance to Syria some time ago…one phone call from Assad and Mahmoud jumps up and down. If you do a google search
Iran swears allegiance to Syria you will find the report.
Remember a few years agao wen the 15 UK soldiers were captured in “Iranian” waters…One phone call by Assad and the several week standoff was ended as Nancy Pelosi was in is office. A show of power. Hamas, Hezbollah, PFLOP, Fatah all answer to Syria as do almost ALL the leaders of the worlds religions.
January 5th, 2009 at 1:18 am
Alawites are from the 11th Imam…Hassan Al-Askari. The World Council of Churches, Iran, Turkey, Jordan, Palestinians, Asia (wth the exception of Micronesia), ALL of Africa, 80% of South and Central America, Russia, Asia Minor, 75% of Europe support Syrian policies in the ME.
January 5th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Hi Scot,
Obviously you just made a huge claim. But my question is; what is it based on? What does Syria have that would cause anyone to feel the need to submit to them? Where is their leverage? Everyone that I have read places Syria as turning to Iran for security and Turkey for the image of being mainstream and moderate. Just curious. As far as Hizbollah, Hamas, I think there is no question that these answer to the Iranians and not Syria.
January 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
The claim was made 12 years ago and published online.
I think the confusion of what to expect in AC really stems from the idea that he will be a mediator as opposed to the willful beneficiary. Every nation knows that there will never be “shalvah\security” without Syria. The reason being, Syria controls all the dogs. Much of western media tend to look at Iran because they are more vocal but the shots are being called from Damascus, Syria.
If you look at the composition of the AC’s composite kingdom (Rev 13) its feet are like a bear (Iran\Medo-Persia) but the head is (like a lion, Babylon). Iran is a greek “pous” or foundation on which to stand but the head is Babylon or like a lion (al-asad of course).
Hezbollah and Hamas do not answer to Iran at all…they answer to Syria. Khaled Mashall (Hamas chief) is in self imposed exile in Damascus receiving protection for years by Syria. Hassan Nasralluh of Hezbollah also operates under Syrian authority and recieives protection and arms from both Syria and Iran. Two years ago when Israel was pounding southern Lebanon, Hezbollah leadership was called to Syria for protection.
If one was to take the three busiest world leaders and add all of the dignitaries they have met with together one would not even come close to the number of dignitaries that Syria has met with in the last 7 years…many of them having several visits. It is important to realize that it is through his “craft and cunning” and “the multitude of his commerce\trade” that his goals are achieved.
I have compile about 1000 images over the last 11+ years and have a fairly comprhensive assessment of heads of state, dignitaries and religous clergy from all over the world. 10% of them can be viewed in the presentation link below. Realize that most of them have been there any where from 2-5 times and several Arab states 8-10 times. The ties that bind are economic, military, free-trade, scientific and educational…and they run deep. Iran, was back for a 4th visit in 2 months last week.
Below is an interesting statement from former PM of Palestine…notice who peace talks will be coodinated through…Syria. I was not suprised by this because I was watching for 5 years through Arab media and other ME Media establishments.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=930772&contrassID=0&subContrassID=0
Brief Slideshow link
http://www.profoundprophecy.com/theAntichrist.html
Step # 3
January 5th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Today at Daniel Pipes’s blog (http://www.danielpipes.org/blog/2009/01/erdo287an-bares-his-fangs.html)
Today comes news of a statement Erdoğan made on January 4, speaking at a election campaign event in Anatolia. Concerning the hostilities in and around Gaza, Erdoğan said Israel was “perpetrating inhuman actions which would bring it to self-destruction. Allah will sooner or later punish those who transgress the rights of innocents.”
Of note is not just the harsh anad aggressive language but its intensely Islamic quality. This, I submit, is the real Erdoğan, the one usually on good behavior and kept under wraps. This is hardly his only outburst but it is more elf-defining than most. Were Erdoğan ever to burst free of the military’s oversight, I submit, this would be the tone of his government.
January 5th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Scot,
In spite of the fact that three little girls were interrupting every five
minutes, I was able to get through all of your presentation including
the slide show! What a blessing! (I’m assuming you are the speaker)
You are the first to make me waffle on the BHO as anti-Christ
possibility.
(He’s still on my short list…but so are others)
But more than eschatology, I was intrigued with your statement of
faith…there were topics missing that warmed my heart! (I’ll leave it
at that ’cause I don’t want to start a riot)
Anyway…is your calender for speaking up to date?
I see Huntsville, Al. listed…is this now or past?
Blessings
January 7th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I thought it would be a good idea to post this: http://www.memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=IA49009 here as well, although it is already posted here: http://www.joelstrumpet.com/?p=1684#comments
January 7th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Nancy,
We will be in huntsville at the end of this month. I am having some dental work done and have 2 speaking engagements…or three if you are in the area. Blessings…
March 26th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Right wing government, hmm.
Technically speaking:
Whenever Jerusalem is taken, we know there are only about 3.5 years/ 42 months/ 1260 days until His second coming.
So, when the Assyrian comes (could be citizen of Turkey, but still Assyrian ethnically) we know the time is near.
Any bible studies or prophecies about when this 3.5 year period will start exactly are welcomed!
I know so much, that i can say that His coming will be at the time of fall festivals (Feasts of The Lord), count half year backwards and you shall see that the starting point must be at the spring (around Pesach).
But which spring? 2009? 2010? later…
I personally believe (because of message which some friends received), that His coming will be BEFORE 2014.
(Angel had told that His coming will be sooner/faster/more near than anybody actually though in here where i live, nearest thought year was 2014 by some).
Sorry for misspelling, correct me if you want, cuz im citizen of Finland.
Baruch Ha’Shem
June 1st, 2009 at 9:36 pm
This confirm that the Anti-Christ is coming from Islam and not from Europe as Jack V, JR Church, Hal Lindsey and others teach. The thrust of the Bible is the Middle East and not the US, Europe, Africa, etc.
Listen what the Turkish Islamic Unition states:
1. One Relgion - Islam
2. One People - Moslems
3. One Money System - The gold dinar. Say goodbye to the Dollar and Euro.
4. One World Gvt. - Mainly the middle east. Plus every nation that invitining Islam into their borders like UK, France, etc.
5. The 666, Sign on Forhead and Arm - The Bismallah which every Moslem believer wears. The greek numbers are Islamic characters that represent ; 600 (The Mark) + 60 (The sword of Islam) +6 (in the name of Allah)
6. The false prophet - Mohammed not the Pope.
7. The Anti-Christ - To coming Claliph (Islamic Pope/General/Military Leader) from Turkey.
September 14th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Your readings attracted me to Harun Yahya.
But I’ve found his words more credible. Amazing in fact.
The Muslims apparently believe in 3 key players in the end times… The mahdi, the Dajjal and Jesus second coming.
I was interested to find out what they really say about the antichrist and of jesus’ return. Reading through the articles gave me goosebumps. I just kept on reading through the different articles. I think I leave that to you to think over.
http://www.mahdi-antichrist-freemasonry.com/
http://www.jesuswillreturn.com/
http://www.harunyahya.com/index.php
January 30th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I am reading the book by Joel Richardson called “The Islamic Antichrist” and I am halfway through and I can see reading it and following the Bible that everything stated here is the same in the book and I see it all happening and I googled out some islamic sites and its all there before our eyes