Introduction
In this blog, we will shed light on the prophecies of Jeremiah and Isaiah as well as introspect on the arrival of Shiloh and the synonymous use of the terms 'Baca' and 'Mecca'.
Criterion of the Prophet Jeremiah
Jeremiah 28:9; The Bible: "The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the Lord hath truly sent him."
The word 'Islam' also signifies tranquility and peace; peace between the creator and his creatures. This prophecy of Jeremiah cannot be applied to Jesus (PBUH) as he stated that he didn't come for peace. "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword". (Matthew 10:34; The Bible)
This stance of Jesus (PBUH) is further backed in Luke 12:51-53; the Bible: "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on Earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division, three against two and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter and the daughter against the mother; the mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
Until Shiloh Came
This was a message of Jacob to his children before he died. (Genesis 49:1; The Bible): "And Jacob called unto his son, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you which shall befall you in the last days."
Genesis 49:10: "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh came; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be." Shiloh is also the name of a town but its real meaning is peace, tranquility, rest, i.e., Islam. It could never refer to a town here. If it referred to a person, it could be a corruption of Shaluah [Elohim], i.e., Messenger (of Allah).
So, the Israelite prophethood in the lineage of Isaac would stop as soon as Shiloh came. This corresponds with (2:133; The Quran): "Were you witness when death came to Jacob? When he said to his sons, 'What will you worship after me?' They said, 'We shall worship your God (Allah), the God of your fathers Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, One God and to Him, we surrender [in Islam]'."
The shift of prophethood to another nation was threatened by Jeremiah 31:36; "If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the Lord, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me forever." Also hinted by Jesus (PBUH) in Matthew 21:43; The Bible: "Therefore, I say unto you, The Kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof."
Baca is Mecca
The Holy Kaabah built by Abraham and his son Ishmael is in Mecca. This name Mecca (Makkah) has been mentioned one time in the Holy Quran in Surah 48:24. Another name for Mecca is Bakka, depending on the dialect of the tribe. This also has been mentioned one time, in Surah 3:96; The Quran: "Verily, the first House [of] worship appointed for mankind was that in Bakka (Mecca), full of blessing and guidance of all people."
Amazing enough, the word 'Bakka ' was mentioned by Prophet David (PBUH) in Psalms 84:6; The Bible: "Who passing through the valley of Bacca make it a well, the rain also filleth the pools." The well here is the well-known well of Zamzam, still present now, close to Kabah.
The House of My Glory
Isaiah, Chapter 60; The Bible;
"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Compare this with Surah 74:1-3; The Quran: "O, you (Muhammad), wrapped up in garment! Arise and warn! And your Lord magnify!"
"For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise above thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." The advent of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was at a time of darkness when the world forgot the Oneness of God as taught by Abraham and all other Prophets, including Jesus (PBUH).
"And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising."
"Lift thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee." within less than 23 years, the whole of Arabia was united.
"Because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee." Within less than a century, Islam spread out of Arabia to other countries.
"The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come, they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord."
"All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory."
"Therefore thy gates shall be open continually: they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought."
Conclusion
The tribes of Kedar (Arabia) who were divided were then united. "The house of my glory" referred here to the House of Allah in Mecca and not the Church of Christ as thought by Christian commentators. It is a fact that the village of Kedar (now the whole of Saudi Arabia at least) is the only country in the world that remains impenetrable to any influence of the Church. It is a fact that the mosque surrounding the Holy Kaaba in Mecca has remained open day and night since it was cleansed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from the idols 1400 years ago. Rulers as well as subjects came for pilgrimage and still do today!
That is all for now. Please stay tuned for the next blog. May God Almighty bless you always! Assalamalikum!
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