02-15-2005, 05:22 PM
Bismillah,
''The conflicting Messiah beliefs
Christians believe the Messiah - a Jew from Nazareth called Jesus - came 2,000 years ago, and after dying and being resurrected, will someday return to redeem the world. Jews say the Messiah has yet to arrive.
Rabbi Greenberg suggested the dispute be tabled until the Messiah arrives.
When the Messiah comes, Jews and Christians "can ask him if this is his first coming or his second," finally putting the issue to rest. "
Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 43, Number 656:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The Hour will not be established until the son of Mary (i.e. Jesus) descends amongst you as a just ruler, he will break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the Jizya tax. Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it (as charitable gifts).