I then cited the evidence from the Quran and sunnah for his descent as a sign that the Hour is near. I began with the Quranic evidence for his descent, together with the statements of the Quran commentators concerning it. I then cited the hadiths indicating his descent and explained that they are mass-transmitted and may not be rejected; rather, belief in them is obligatory.

I next explained the wisdom behind his descent—peace be upon him—rather than that of any other prophet—peace be upon them—and demonstrated that he will descend to rule according to the Sharia of Islam, not to abrogate it, citing the evidence for this.

I also discussed the era of Jesus—peace be upon him—and explained that it will be an age of peace and security, when the sky will send down its blessings and the earth will bring forth its bounty.

I then concluded the discussion of him by explaining how long he will remain after his descent and then describing his death—peace be upon him. Chapter Four concerns the appearance of Gog and Magog. I began by discussing the derivation of the names Gog and Magog, then addressed their origin and explained that they are descendants of Adam—peace be upon him. I next described their characteristics and how they will emerge, citing evidence from the Quran and sunnah establishing that they will appear at the end of time. I then discussed the barrier of Gog and Magog, whose location is unknown, and explained that the evidence indicates that it has not yet collapsed. I refuted those who claim that it has already collapsed, that Gog and Magog have emerged, and that they were the Tatars who appeared in the seventh century AH.

Chapter Five concerns the three sinkings of the earth, namely a sinking