Al-Malhama al-Uzma and Armageddon: Divine Prophecies and Their Utilization in Contemporary Geopolitical Narratives

الملحمۃ العظمیٰ اور آرمگڈن: الہامی پیش گوئیاں اور ان کا موجودہ سیاسی بیانیوں میں استعمال

Abstract

This study presents a comparative and critical analysis of Al-Malhama al-Uzma in Islamic eschatology and Armageddon in Judeo-Christian traditions, examining their theological foundations and contemporary geopolitical interpretations. Drawing upon primary Islamic and Biblical sources, the research highlights the doctrinal, geographical, and chronological differences between these eschatological concepts. It further explores how various ideological and political actors employ these prophecies to shape narratives, mobilize support, and legitimize political agendas. Using the framework of political theology, the study argues that the literal application of sacred end-time prophecies to contemporary conflicts can encourage extremism and distort scholarly understanding. The research emphasizes the need for critical interpretation, academic objectivity, and interdisciplinary engagement in the study of religious eschatology and its modern implications.