Adventistische Schriften über: "Islam in the End Times - The Scourge of Christendom"

In Adventist prophecy, Islam, often referred to as Mohammedanism, has historically been linked to the trumpets in Revelation, especially the fifth and sixth trumpets. Early interpreters such as Josiah Litch saw the decline of the Ottoman Empire in 1840 as confirmation of the prophetic time periods. While Islam was viewed in history as a kind of trial or “scourge” for apostate Christendom, the pioneers later emphasized its growing weakness at the end of time. Ellen White herself says very little directly about Islam in her writings, but focuses on the conflict between God’s truth and the powers of darkness. The sources provided show that the Adventist pioneers viewed Islam as part of divine providence, its power destined to wane before the return of Christ.

The Decline of Islamic Power

»The power of Islamism is forever broken; and this fact cannot even be concealed from them. They now exist only by mere sufferance. And although the Christian governments are making mighty efforts to sustain them, they are sinking with every step, and with fearful rapidity, still deeper.«

1 - Signs of the Times [J.V. Himes], The Advent Herald, and Signs of the Times Reporter [Himes], vol. 7 (HST September 7, 1842, p. 181.2)

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The Fulfillment of the Sixth Trumpet

»The cessation of the Mohammedan power to kill is undoubtedly the closing event of the sixth trumpet, and if it did not take place in 1840, it will probably occur this year. For if we begin the 391 years and 15 days with the fall of Constantinople in 1453, their sounding ends in 1844.«

2 - Signs of the Times [J.V. Himes], The Advent Herald, and Signs of the Times Reporter [Himes], vol. 7 (HST July 10, 1844, p. 182.10)

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Islamic Views on the End of the World

»The Mohammedans agree that he [the Mahdi] will wage war against the infidels at the end of the world and convert all sects to Islam. Jesus Christ will also descend at that time and go before him. In this case, this prophecy also confirms the prophecy concerning Mohammed’s mission.«

3 - Signs of the Times [J.V. Himes], The Advent Herald, and Signs of the Times Reporter [Himes], vol. 7 (HST November 23, 1842, p. 75.17)

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Prophetic Time Periods and the Seventh Trumpet

»The Opened Book - The Time of the End - The Close of the Prophetic Periods - The Sounding of the Seventh Trumpet - The Sweet and the Bitter.«

4 - Uriah Smith, Daniel and The Revelation (1297.2364)

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• Islam in prophecy
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