For the eschatologically inclined, here is a phenomenal resource that will shake/shape your views:
http://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/JR/Future/index.htm
"So in summary we conclude this section with a final review of the many startling similarities that exist between the biblical narrative of the last-days and the Islamic narrative of the same period.
· Bible: The Antichrist is an unparalleled political, military and religious leader that will that emerge in the last-days.
· Islam: The Mahdi is an unparalleled political, military and religious leader that will emerge in the last-days.
· Bible: the False Prophet is a secondary prominent figure that will emerge in the last-days who will support the Antichrist.
· Islam: the Muslim Jesus is a secondary prominent figure that will emerge in the last-days to support the Mahdi.
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"When I first began to become acquainted with Islamic eschatology and the many similarities between the biblical Antichrist and the Islamic Mahdi, I was quite taken back. But as I began to see that these similarities extended far beyond just the Mahdi and the Antichrist, I knew that this subject merited a comprehensive study. I had to “see just how deep this rabbit hole goes.” As the similarities between the two eschatological systems fell in line, one subject after another, my personal conclusion was that these numerous similarities were not mere coincidence..."
This is not a sensationalistic treatment of the subject, it is very sober, thorough, and challenging. Enjoy.
This is an excellent link and resource, thank you for posting it! I have spent the past hour or so reading it, and have hotlisted it for further research, it is very enlightening. Also, in what little research I have done into the "religion" of Islam, I have come to similar conclusions as the author (though he is infinitely more knowledgeable and educated than I!). I always appreciate affirmation when He gives it!
I'm with you - I just posted that link myself, before I read down the thread to yours.