[PoliticalAstrology] Islamic Eschatology And The Approaching Ramadan Terror Concerns

[Guest guest]

Jerry Watson wrote:

 

> In the Associated Press news article Judy had just contributed

>earlier today entitled 'U.S. Says Bin Laden Tape Made Recently';

>there is an indication of expressed concern among US government

>officials whether this Bin Laden tape may be the signal of an

>impending attack.

>

> " .....many U.S. intelligence analysts and law enforcement officials

>have been warning that a message from bin Laden might signal an

>attack. A government official, who has been briefed on current threat

>intelligence, said that all the attack scenarios considered by

>government analysts include such a message.

>

>``The one piece they were waiting for is some kind of bin Laden

>videotape. And now they've got it,'' the official said, speaking on

>condition of anonymity.``This has everybody on edge.''...... "

>

> Refer to the following CNN article on the upcoming period of

>Ramadan......

>http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/10/06/ramadan.concerns/

>

> The Battle of Badr

>

> For a more informative resource on the The Battle of Badr and its

>epoch turning point in Islamic history - you can click on this

>link.......

>http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/fasting/tajuddin/fast

>_75.html

>

> According to the Institute of Astronomical and Geophysical

>Research at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology in Saudi

>Arabia, this year, Ramadan officially begins on October 15, 2004 and

>ends on November 12th, 2004. Ramadan is the ninth month of the

>Islamic calendar. The start of the month is based on a combination

>of physical sightings of the moon and astronomical calculations. The

>Islamic calendar itself is a lunar calendar, and months begin when

>the first crescent of a new moon is sighted.

>

> There are two most highly visible significant dates in this year's

>Ramadan period rapidly approaching. First, there will be the

>anniversary of The Battle of Badr on the 17th day of Ramadan,

>coinciding with tomorrow's Halloween festival of October 31st. The

>other much more significant date is the Lailat al-Qadr, The Night of

>Power; the 27th day of Ramadan which falls on the 9th of November.

>Looking at the date of Tuesday 11/9 one cannot escape its striking

>symbolism. Why is Ramadan of such special concern?

>

>Islamic Eschatology

>

> The definition of the word Eschatology extracted from the Websters

>dictionary reads as follows:

>

>1 : a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the

>history of the world or of mankind

>

>2 : a belief concerning death, the end of the world, or the ultimate

>destiny of mankind; specifically : any of various Christian doctrines

>concerning the Second Coming, the resurrection of the dead, or the

>Last Judgment

>

> If I may refer to a Lampholder website article of last year:

>

> " To peaceful, devout Muslims, this is a time of prayer and

>reflection, but to " extremists, " Ramadan heralds a call to " jihad. "

>Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world adhere to a strict

>regime of fasting (sawm), prayer, and abstinence from sensual

>pleasures.

>

>It was during Ramadan when the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad,

>and when Muhammad first received the revelation of the Qur'an.

>According to Islamic tradition, many Muslims are expecting a

>significant and extraordinary event. This Ramadan may heighten the

>expectations of a major prophetic event that could very well unfold

>when " two total eclipses " occur during Ramadan 2003. Some Muslims

>believe this time-period may usher in the appearance of the " Twelfth

>Imam. " A double-eclipse is a major sign that a genuine modern-day

>Imam (precursor to a prophet) will emerge; but not without a bloody

>struggle first. The struggle may just begin during Ramadan.

>

>Sadly, it is a well-known fact that some of the worst massacres,

>persecutions, and assassinations have occurred during what was

>supposed to be a month of doing good to others. For those involved

>in " the struggle, " the requirement of day-long fasting is waived. In

>fact, it is not forbidden to make war, commit acts of terrorism, or

>enter into conflict during Ramadan. Fighting is not forbidden during

>Ramadan - it all just depends on " who " is doing the fighting. If the

>Muslims fight against the Infidels, it is permissible, but the

>Infidels must not fight against the " true " Muslims. All of the

>Islamic struggles have been for the sake of Allah, and driving the

>Infidels or occupiers " out of Muslim lands. " --BUT the problem may

>just be in the definition/interpretation of " just what are Muslim

>territories? " Here's a hint: using a globe of the world, place your

>finger anywhere - including the United States and Israel.

>

>What most people don't understand is the fact the most all of the

>acts of kindness and benevolence are directed towards those within

>the Islamic religion, not the Infidels (or disbelievers) on the

>outside. Ramadan is a month designated for purification, striving

>against evil, and sharing one's good fortune with others mostly

>within Islam. Whether it is spoken or not, there are two lines of

>thought within Islam - you are either in or you are out, you are

>either a Muslim or an Infidel.

>

>>From The Lampholder 2001 Newsletter: " Islamic extremists use this

>time as an excuse to bring terror to further their cause, what they

>consider the struggle against injustice. Their wrath is specifically

>directed toward what is perceived as the enemies of Islam and

>infidels; i.e., the U.S., its allies, and Israel. Remember, the

>Taliban leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar's BBC interview, November 15,

>2001, where he " predicted " a bigger plan within a short period of

>time " ...beyond the will and comprehension of human beings, "

>where " ...we will destroy the U.S.? " According to Omar, it was a plan

>to extinguish America. Also, in a December 12, 2001, article by The

>Washington Times, on the American Taliban fighter, Bill Gertz wrote

>that John Walker Lindh's intelligence debriefings revealed a plan for

>a biological strike against the U.S. to " ...occur at the end of the

>Muslim holy month of Ramadan.... "

>

> It would not be a bit surprising to see increased signs that the

>remnants of Al Qaeda, along with other militant Islamic factions,

>have been doing a lot of recruiting and reorganization. Key areas of

>cell operatives in Pakistan, Jordan, Great Britain, France,

>Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Israel, et al, and even from

>within the United States, may plan some painful surprises this

>upcoming Ramadan. The sleeper cells may soon arise from their

>hideouts. If war is called upon, the best time for it to happen is

>during Ramadan. Muslim extremists zealously defend their faith and

>aggressively pursue the Infidel with a passionate desire to protect

>and defend their Prophet in acts of martyrdom. "

>

>Lailat al-Qadr, The Night of Power

>

>An article appeared in the Lampholder Newsletter, November 30, 2001,

>revealing the significance of Lailat al-Qadr, the 27th day during the

>last ten days of the month of Ramadan. It read, " to Julius Caesar,

>March 15th would be just like any other day, that is, except for an

>ominous warning, " Beware the Ides of March. " It is strangely true,

>but in the mind of many, certain dates, such as the Ides of March,

>have a particularly foreboding sense of doom associated with it -

>something like remembering that throbbing tooth pounding repeatedly

>with each successive heartbeat - or perhaps, something even worse. "

>

>To Muslims, Allah's throne contains the words, " My mercy will

>overcome my anger, " so where is " raheem " (mercy) in Islamic

>extremism? While many Muslims fast and pray (an act of

>worship " ibadah " ) (Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 183), certain days

>during the month of Ramadan may be worthy of alarm to everyone else.

>Terrorism has a particular fondness for reigning down destruction

>during Ramadan, especially during what is known as " The Night(s) of

>Power " or " Lailat al-Qadr. " Islamic extremists, due to a distorted

>interpretation, may just believe Lailat al-Qadr to be the most

>opportune time to spread fear, destruction, terror, and/or death.

>

>Traditionally, Lailat al-Qadr occurs during the last ten days of the

>month of Ramadan, usually on the 27th day

>

>It is the Islamic belief that during Ramadan, Allah gave the Qur'an

>to Muhammad, and there are 27 Arabic words [huruf] in the Surat al-

>Qadr which equate to the 27th day of the month. (Although, in the

>more modern traditions, an Imam may declare The Night(s) of Power to

>be all of the nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.) It is also

>believed that during The Night(s) of Power, the angel Gabriel,

>accompanied by a host of lesser angels, come to Earth, the lowest of

>the seven heavens, to bless those who worship Allah (Sura 17:85; Sura

>25:32).).

>

>Lailat al-Qadr has several meanings. Qadr represents " a decree " [an

>official, unchangeable statement in words and/or actions] associated

>with " destiny and power " [a succession of events predetermined by

>fate to bring about the inevitable; fueled by a form

>of " super " natural power]. Many Muslims use this time for

>strengthening their belief in Allah, but the extremists use Lailat al-

>Qadr as an excuse to bring terror to further their cause, what they

>consider the struggle against injustice. Their wrath is specifically

>directed toward what is perceived as the enemies of Islam and

>infidels; i.e., the U.S., its allies, and Israel. Unfortunately, the

>definition of Lailat al-Qadr alone should immediately raise the red-

>flag alert to nonMuslims and Jews around the world.

>

>According to the Qur'an, Lailat al-Qadr is the revelation that endows

>Muslims a certain " divine power. " It is a " planned " night(s) in which

>terrorism is perceived with superhuman capabilities, and

>whereby " martyrdom " thrusts the terrorist immediately into paradise.

>Therefore, the Night(s) of Power may also been known as " the Night of

>Decree, the Night of Destiny, and/or the Night of Predestination. "

>

>The Night(s) of Power bring remembrance of the nearness of death,

>just as Ramadan has a beginning and an ending. Martyrs are purified

>through death during this time, immediately arriving in jannah to

>receive its rewards/pleasures. This means extremists may believe

>themselves to be super- empowered with super-normal capabilities - a

>sort of superhero of the Islamic world. It is the time when martyrs

>are fearless, terrorists bolder, and extremists even more fanatical. "

>

> Based on the information provided above, if one were to make a

>brief interpretation here...... Will tomorrow's Battle of Badr

>satrongly embedded in the Islamic tradition represent the first

>prelude to an attack? What form it will take I'm not entirely sure,

>but perhaps we could expect it to contain some cursory warning across

>the bow so to speak. Will it be the pre-cursor to an all out assault

>on November 9th?

>

> The astrological influences are very active at these particular

>junctures, lending credibility to this kind of scenario. The October

>31st Gemini Moon will conjoin the US natal Mars at 21 Gemini in

>opposition to transiting Pluto.

>

> November 9th has transiting Mars in relatively close aspect to a T

>square formation to the stationary Saturn in opposition to US Pluto.

>

> If indeed dramatic events occur in this time frame, I suspect the

>November 11th Uranus direct station in trine aspect to the transiting

>South node/Mars conjunction could radically change the dynamic.

>Perhaps (dare I say) Divine intervention? All arm-chair speculation

>of course. However, if in fact there is a very real threat involved,

>I think this may warrant some serious study.

>____________________

>- Jerry:

>

>

<> According to Dr. Monzur Ahmed's MoonCal60 program Ramadan

started on October 16,2004 at 18:27:28 EDT at Washington DC.

It is interesting to note that when the transits are calculated (Solar

Maps program) to this map for 11/2/2004 at 8:00 AM the transiting Mars

is right over Washington DC. This might not mean anything, but it is

interesting in light of the above. Note too that the lunar phase for

10/28/2004 has rising Mars Near the Asc at Washington but exact over New

York. It may mean nothing, or it might mean an attack of some sort.

 

 

 

Best Regards,

 

Bert Fannin

 

 

 

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