Malhamat al-Uzma: The Great War Begins
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. "Malhamat al-Uzma" is an Arabic term that translates to "the Great Battle" or "the Great War." In Hadith literature, particularly in Islamic eschatology “ Malhamat al-Uzma ” is an Arabic term that translates to “the Great Battle” or “the Great War.” In Hadith literature, particularly in Islamic eschatology (the study of the end times), Malhamat al-Uzma refers to a significant battle that is prophesied to take place near the end of times. While the term “ Malhamat al-Uzma ” itself may not be explicitly mentioned in the Hadith literature, various Hadiths (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him)) describe a major conflict or battle that will occur before the Day of Judgment. This battle is often associated with the arrival of the Mahdi, a messianic figure in Islamic eschatology, and the descent of Jesus Christ (Isa ibn Maryam) to Earth. The details surrounding Malhamat al...