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NORTH POLE (Nord Kapp, Norway). Fulfillment of a prophecy by Prophet Muhammadsa. Describing the scenario of the latter days when the Anti-Christ (Dajjal) would appear,. Prophet Muhammadsa mentioned that the duration of the days would be longer than usual, as long as six months to a year at some places of the world and regular at others. . He further indicated that Muslims would have to estimate the times of offering Salat during a 24 hour period due to the unusual conditions. This prophecy was fulfilled with full splendor when the five daily prayers along with Friday prayers were offered in congregation, led by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVaba on June 24, 1993 at Nord Kapp, Norway, the northernmost point in Europe. 42. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVaba leads congregational prayers at Nord Kapp, Norway, the extreme northern end of Europe, June 24, 1993. Today, we too are making history. This history has no significance or value in the sight of the worldly people. But today I tell you that there are some histories which are preserved in the heavens rather than here on earth. . . This small group which has come here today has standing in the sight of the world, but calling Almighty God to witness, I say that a time will come when the history preserved in the heavens shall descend to the earth, and not only the people of Norway but the peoples of every other nation in the world shall recall these days with pride and remember when a small group of these humble ones came here yesterday, in fulfillment of the the prophecy of the. Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, and proclaimed the name of the one God and offered Friday prayers. here. Thus, the real history is only that which is related to Almighty God and which talks of God's things. . If you can convey the message of Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, then I promise you, on behalf of the worldwide Ahmadiyya community that we, Insha'Allah, shall build the first ever mosque in the North Cape. It shall be the first, but not the last. Thereafter, a whole series of mosques shall be built here. (Excerpt of the Friday Sermon delivered at Nord Kapp (the northernmost point in Europe) by His. Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVaba on June 25, 1993). Ahmadiyya Muslim Association USA: 1994 Souveni