“Gentle readers, you will not believe this—even I barely do—but I have timely news for not only you, but for the world. To my readers found throughout the world, from the skyscrapers of KL to the heart of Israel: pay close attention.
It all began yesterday. For obvious reasons, giving the events currently taking place in this world, I recalled reading verses in the Quran that predicted the overthrow of Israel. I have never been able to find a Quranic index. Have they exist but never could find one in any bookstore. So what did I do?? I asked Gemini, the Artificial Intelligence source used these days. Did receive an immediate answer. I was to go to Surah Al-Isra (17:4-7), because it describes a prophecy of two periods of great corruption and subsequent downfall:
The verses I am now providing is from my Quran. 4. “We declared to the Children of Israel in the Scripture ‘Twice you will spread corruption in the land and become highly arrogant: 5). ‘When the first of these warmings was fulfilled, We sent against you servants of Ours with great force, and they ravaged your homes, That warming was fulfilled, 6). ’but then We allowed you to prevail against your enemy. We increased your wealth and offspring and increased your ranks 7). whether you do good or evil it is to your own souls—and when the second warning was fulfilled (We sent them) to shame your faces and enter the place of worship as they did the first time, and whatever fell in their power.”
Many scholars and readers, particularly in light of current events in 2026, link to the present state of Israel the verse found at 17:7, which was quoted above.
I am now reading Destination Jannah edited by Faisal Abdul Latif and Danial Malik. (The cover and title page will be pictured at the conclusion of the blog.) The speakers often touch on the “Signs of the Hour.” As you can readily see, the specific prophecy in Surah Al-Isra is considered one of the most significant indicators of the shifting tides and sands, in the world we find ourself on today.
I also recall, remember and am somewhat flabbergasted by BUT the Israelites consider themselves to be the Chosen People. Again I asked my Great Index Gemini where the authority for that might be found. I was directed to Quran 17: 4-8. I shall quote the specific verse but, in advance, say it is was covenant based on obedience. When the obedience turned into corruption, the ‘choice’ became a ‘warning’ . You have read Quran 17: 4-7 (above), this what Quran 17:8 admonishes. “Your Lord may yet have mercy on you, but if you do the same again, so shall We: We have made Hell a prison for those who defy (Our warning) Quran 17: 8.
My blog-long habit is often to define certain operative words. Admonish: warn or reprimand someone firmly. Synonyms are worrisome:, reprove,, chastise, castigate, lambaste,, reproach.
I also clearly recalled that before destruction of a village, a town or a civilization occurs that Allah promises, and has, sent down a warning first. The ‘Great Planner” does not destroy without raiding a clear warning. I again asked my Artificial Intelligence Index to show me the way. It is to be found in Quran 17:15-17
“Whoever accepts guidance does so for his own good; whoever strays does so at this own peril. No soul will bear another’s burden, nor do We punish until we have sent a messenger. 16) When We decide to destroy a town, We command those corrupted by wealth (to reform), but they (persist in their) disobedience; Our sentence is passed, and We destroy them utterly. 17) How many generations We have destroyed since Noah! Your Lord knows and observes the sins of His servants well enough” (Quran 17: 15-17)
The warning is the Criterion (Furqan); it gives people a chance to turn back before the “Second Promise” (Wa′dulAkhirah) is fulfilled. Scholars believe the first was the Babylonian or Roman destruction. The second is interpreted, and I belief, is the modern era —where the “haughtiness” and “destruction” (as mentioned in verse 17:7) MUST have reached their peak.
In Chapter 17, is entitled in my Quran (to be pictured at the conclusion of the blog) The Night Journey. The Quran, in verses 100-104 instructs:
“Say, “if you possessed the very stores of my Lord’s bounty, you would hold them back in your fear of giving: man is ever grudging. 101) In the past, We gave Moses nine clear signs—ask the Children of Israel. When Moses came to (The Egyptians), Pharaoh said to him, “Moses, I think you are bewitched.’ 102) He said ’You know very well that only the Lord of the heavens and earth could have sent these signs as clear proof. I think that you, Pharaoh, are doomed.’ 105) So he wanted to frighten them off the (dry) land, but We drowned him and those with him. 104) After his death, We told the Children of Israel, “Live in the land, and when the promise of the Hereafter is fulfilled, We shall bring you to the assembly all people.”
So it seems clear that, for many reasons “Get out” is the message of the moment before the “Epic Fury” strikes. Figures in Iran and the “Forces of Good” have frequently stated that the only solution for peace is for the “settler-colonial project” to end. Then the people of Israel return to their countries of origin (Europe, the US, etc.). But this seems highly impracticable. Particularly since air travel in the region has ground to a halt. Some spiritual and political leaders in the region seem to be saying: “Leave before the doors close.”
But where to go?? I actually have an idea originally articulated blogs written during, and subsequent to, my second trip to Saudi Arabia in July of 2023. I was living in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at the time. I had very favorable impressions of Saudi Arabia at that time, in the months following my Umrah in December of 2022. I was reading and listening to interviews of MBS – his dream was to building ‘something from scratch” – the term he used constantly. Fascinated with such an idea, such an enormous project I travelled to my friendly travel agent and booked the trip to Saudi Arabia – after landing in Riyadh – my first stopover was Neom. I was able to book a travel agent who met me at the Tabuk and off we went. Spent about five days there, as I recall. Nothing much was evident from the road as yet. However, Mercedes Benz trucks stormed along the highways. It was obvious that something was going on. I met people who worked for the project in differing roles, even a marine biologist. They were most enthusiastic about their jobs and plans for the future.
So my ‘suggestion” to the people of Israel is as follows. Go to Neom. Pack your bags. Head South. The Red Sea is parting again, but this time, the path leads to a city of glass and steel built by a King who understands the future. I am in a way, a most unlikely ‘expert” I saw the Neom solution before the first stone was laid. The other day watched another getaway the Bahrain Causeway fall. I lived in Kohlrabi, traveled over the causeway – saw the uses it is put to today. But it is no longer there. . The Great Planner has a sequence, and I am telling you now: The Exit is the Red Sea.
A subsequent blog will be alive with the writing and photographs taken at the time. My candid observations with me jokingly volunteering to be the modern day Joan of Arc – not on a horse, as I am certainly NOT an equestrian – but in an air conditioned car proclaiming “Let My People Go”
Photos of the Quran and back cover of “my Quran” gifted by Singapore’s Raffles Hotel and the cover and back cover of Destination Jannah.
