Wa Alaikum As'salam Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuh dear brother Idris,
You are most welcome, akhi. Jazaka Allah Khayr.
As to Isaiah 21:7, we read:
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Isaiah 21:7
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7 A chariot he saw, with two out-riders (chariots), one that rode on an ass (singular), and one that rode on a camel (singular); looked long at them, watching them eagerly.
NOTE: A Chariot master is a Servant of GOD who is SENT BY GOD ALMIGHTY in the Bible: 1 Chronicles 28:18.
Also, Christ fulfilled the riding of the ass or donkey vision, when he entered Jerusalem on an ass, in John 12:14.
Also, “looked long at them, watching them eagerly.” clearly means that these are two very important Servants.
8 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:
9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he (Muhammad, Islam) hath broken unto the ground.
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13 The burden upon Arabia….
Babylon did indeed fall before Islam and the Islamic nation under the guidance of Muhammad (peace be upon him) did indeed succeed in eradicating the worship of idols from Babylon replacing it with the worship of God alone. In fact, the Muslims were the only believers in the God of Isaiah to ever succeed in fulfilling this prophesy.
As to "The burden upon Arabia ..." (Isaiah 21:13), what does it mean?
"…which also means an oracle is a word sometimes used in the prophetical writings to indicate a divine message of judgment" (Scofield Study Bible New King James Version, note 1, p. 792)
The pagan religions of Arabia had all originated from Babel. Pagan Arabia is called the Daughter of Babylon: Isaiah 47:1.
So “Babylon is fallen, is fallen” clearly refers to the fall of ALL OF THE IDOLS AND PAGAN RELIGIONS in all of the Arabic and Arabian lands.
In fact, Isaiah 47:1 and Jeremiah 51:33, give a mighty prophecy against the pagan religions of Arabia, and prophesied about its end, and replacement with a NEW DIVINE RELIGION.
Let’s read the two verses:
Isaiah 47:1
Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.
Now why was Arabia called VIRGIN DAUGHTER OF BABYLON? Because the Arabs as I mentioned were fresh, and had no previous scriptures, nor religions. Arabia was a virgin in that. It had no previous religion, and it was ready for a Divine Religion to be sent to it, which is Islam! Allah Almighty Said in the Holy Quran:
[034:043] When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, they say, "This is only a man who wishes to hinder you from the (worship) which your fathers practised." And they say, "This is only a falsehood invented!" and the Unbelievers say of the Truth when it comes to them, "This is nothing but evident magic!"
[034:044] But We had not given them Books which they could study, nor sent apostles to them before thee as Warners.
Furthermore, we read in Jeremiah 51:33:
Jeremiah 51:33
For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; The daughter of Babylon is like a threshingfloor, it is time to thresh her: yet a little while, and the time of her harvest shall come.
Arabia’s harvest is indeed the Divine Religion, Islam. GOD Almighty’s Original Faith on Earth, and the RELIGION OF THE PEOPLE OF KEDAR is Islam. Muhammad was the Servant of GOD Almighty to come, that was mentioned in Isaiah 41 & 42.
The Great harlot:
It is definitely quite possible that it includes the Catholic Church, since it is this church that cemented the false lie of trinity. But most definitely, it does include all of the world's corruption, and also the people of Israel's part of it, since Allah Almighty in the Glorious Quran did Promise that the Jews will RISE IN EARTH MIGHTY HIGHTS in corruption and wickedness. They will reach "Mighty Heights" علوا كبيرا of evil power and might on earth. See Noble Verses 17:4-8. Please visit:
www.answering-christianity.com/nuclear_doom_prophecy.htm
www.answering-christianity.com/dajjal.htm
www.answering-christianity.com/666.htm
www.answering-christianity.com/ac3.htm#links
www.answering-christianity.com/predict.htm
Take care,
Osama Abdallah
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh brother Osama, Ramadan Mubark, May Allah bless you and your family in this holy month!
I don't agree very much with your proofs, that babylon here is meant arabia=
I have saw some interpretation concerning the verses you gave=
Isaiah 47:1 =
Isaiah chapter 47 was written after the Persian conquest of Babylon, ands celebrates the defeat and humiliation of Babylon. The term “Virgin Daughter” is used in the Old Testament to refer to a city in distress (cf Lamentations 2:13). The sexual references in Isaiah 47:2–3 highlight her absolute humiliation. Verse 5 declares Babylon shall no more be called “The lady of kingdoms”.
Jeremiah 51:33 =
For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says:
This phrase establishes the authority and divine origin of the message. The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over heavenly armies, underscoring His power to execute judgment. The "God of Israel" highlights His covenant relationship with Israel, affirming His commitment to His people despite their current exile. This introduction is typical of prophetic declarations, ensuring the audience understands the message is not from the prophet himself but from God.
The Daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor at the time it is trampled:
The "Daughter of Babylon" personifies the city and its empire, indicating its vulnerability and impending judgment. A threshing floor is a place where grain is separated from chaff, symbolizing judgment and purification. The imagery of being "trampled" suggests destruction and the removal of what is worthless. Historically, Babylon was a powerful empire, but this prophecy foretells its downfall, aligning with the eventual conquest by the Medes and Persians. The metaphor of threshing is also used elsewhere in scripture (e.g., Micah 4:12-13) to describe God's judgment.
In just a little while her harvest time will come:
This phrase indicates the imminence of Babylon's judgment. The "harvest time" metaphorically represents the time when God will execute His judgment, reaping what Babylon has sown through its actions. The use of "in just a little while" suggests that although Babylon seems secure, its downfall is near, reflecting the certainty of divine prophecy. This concept of a coming harvest is echoed in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 13:30), where it often symbolizes the final judgment. The prophecy was fulfilled when Babylon fell to Cyrus the Great in 539 BC, demonstrating the accuracy and reliability of God's word.
Do you have clear-cut evidence that it means Babylon of Arabia,
We know of that the book of Revaltion=
We know that The Book of Revelation symbolically refers to Rome as Babylon, supported by several clues:
Revelation 17:9 describes Babylon as sitting on seven hills, a well-known reference to Rome.
Revelation 18 portrays Babylon as a wealthy, corrupt power, aligning with Rome's dominance.
1 Peter 5:13 also refers to Babylon as a coded term for Rome.
Early Christians used “Babylon” to describe Rome’s oppressive and idolatrous nature, especially under emperors like Nero and Domitian.
But Babylon of Arabia??? Is there evidence for that, I didn't came across Hadiths about Jews who talked about Babylon of ''Arabia''.
