The Contribution of Islam to the Solution of World Problems — Page 36
36 Prophecies Relating to the Present Crisis The prophecy that we have just referred to does not stand alone. There are other indications in the Qur’an that when the time indicated in this prophecy draws to a close the world would be ranged in two powerful groups opposing each other. Soon shall We attend to you, O ye two big groups! ( Ch. 55: V. 32 ) The Holy Prophet (sa) gave warning against the trial and tribulations of our present age and when asked what would be the remedy against them, said: Keep constantly in mind the opening and the concluding verses of Surah Kahf (Chapter 18 of the Qur’an) and ponder over the guidance therein contained. The opening verses of Chapter 18 read as follows: In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah Who has sent down the Book to His servant and has not put therein any crookedness. He has made it a guardian, that it may give warning of a grievous chastisement from Him, and th at it may the believers who do good deeds the glad tidings that they shall have a good reward, Wherein they shall abide