World to end on August 22

Guardian ^ | 08/09/06 | Brian Whitaker

[presidio9]

Better cancel those holidays. We now have a date for Armageddon, and it's a week on Tuesday - August 22.

This information comes from no lesser source than the Wall Street Journal, where Bernard Lewis, President Bush's favourite historian, provides the details.

"In Islam, as in Judaism and Christianity," the professor writes, "there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time - Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long-awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined.

"Mr Ahmadinejad [the Iranian president] and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the US about nuclear development by August 22. This was at first reported as 'by the end of August', but Mr Ahmadinejad's statement was more precise."

Lewis continues: "What is the significance of August 22? This year, August 22 corresponds, in the Islamic calendar, to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to 'the farthest mosque', usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (cf, Koran XVII.1). This might well be deemed an appropriate date for the apocalyptic ending of Israel and, if necessary, of the world."

This sort of quasi-religious scaremongering always finds a receptive audience in the United States, especially among Christians of the jihadist

[Americanwolf]

Well at least we have a date to plan for.

[presidio9]

Well at least we have a date to plan for.

I know, but I have nothing to wear.

[Americanwolf]

True..... What does one wear to the Apocalypse?

[JellyJam]

Can't it wait till after the upcoming NFL season?

[craig_eddy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/1680514/posts

[ShadowAce]

Just go shopping. With the world ending on Aug 22, you won't have to pay those CC bills.

[GreenAccord]

So, if I have a car payment due on the 20th, do you think it would be okay if I spent that money on golf, say on the 4 day weekend I may or may not be taking on the 18th thru the 21st?

[eastsider]

What does one wear to the Apocalypse?

An asbestos suit.

[Sloth]

Time to max out the credit cards.

[zek157]

Almost perfect timing. I'll be back from vacation on the 21st. Any chance they can do it Monday?

[Eagles Talon IV]

August 22nd? Hey, this is way cool!! I was getting ready to pay a guy $3500.00 to paint my house beginning that coming weekend. Now I can save that money and....oh wait a minute....

[Americanwolf]

I wonder if it comes with matching cuff links?

[Tijeras_Slim]

What does one wear to the Apocalypse?

[dead]

This sort of quasi-religious scaremongering always finds a receptive audience in the United States, especially among Christians of the jihadist

Toothless British twatknuckle.

[Americanwolf]

LOL!!!!!

[TexasCajun]

Armageddon August 22

[Calpernia]

We will need a live thread.

[cardinal4]

Aug 22nd? Thats the first day of classes for me..

[presidio9]

True..... What does one wear to the Apocalypse?

Well... My Sunday best I suppose. But on a Tuesday?