RIA Novosti Interview. Russia’s Destiny, Christian–Muslim Relations & the End Times

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🕌 In this wide-ranging RIA Novosti interview in Moscow, Russia, Sheikh Imran N. Hosein explores relations between Islam and Orthodox Christianity, Russia’s place in world affairs, and his interpretation of the unfolding events of the End Times.

📘 Discussing his book, The Qur’an and Russia’s Destiny, Sheikh Imran recounts a conversation with Sergey Lavrov that prompted him to write on the subject. He explains his argument that the sacred historical role of Rūm in the Qur’an, associated with Christian Constantinople, has passed to Orthodox Christian Russia.

🌙 The interview begins with cooperation between Russia’s traditional religions and the prospect of the Great War, discussed through Islamic and Christian eschatology. Sheikh Imran calls for Muslims and Orthodox Christians to return to their scriptures and reconsider the historical divisions that, in his assessment, have obstructed relations between their communities.

📖 Turning to Ukraine, Sheikh Imran presents his interpretation of religious obligations toward the oppressed. He argues that intervention must follow the exploration and exhaustion of peaceful means, and applies this framework to his assessment of Russia’s actions in Donbas. He also discusses Soviet assistance to Egypt, Russia’s stance toward Palestine, and his criticism of the international financial system.

🕊️ A major focus is Constantinople and Hagia Sophia. Sheikh Imran challenges the Ottoman conversion of the cathedral into a mosque and explains why, within his interpretation of prophecy, a future Muslim conquest of Constantinople would involve restoring Hagia Sophia to Orthodox Christians and establishing fraternity between the two communities.

✍️ The discussion also turns to Alexander Pushkin and the Qur’an. Sheikh Imran describes his intention to write a further book on Pushkin, the Qur’an, and Russia, hoping to reach young people through poetry, scripture, and spiritual reflection. He connects this initiative to his concern about the influence of digital media on the faith and values of younger generations.

🎓 Sheikh Imran proposes closer dialogue between Islamic and Christian eschatology, including a possible conference and an institute of eschatological studies in Moscow. Reflecting on discussions with Alexander Dugin, he explores parallels between the Christian concept of the Katechon, or restraining force, and his interpretation of Dhul-Qarnayn and the restraint of Gog and Magog.

⭐ The interview further examines the return of Jesus عليه السلام and its significance for Muslims and Christians. Sheikh Imran presents his understanding of a future in which both communities live in fraternity under the Messiah’s authority. In his closing remarks, he also emphasizes solidarity with Jewish people who recognize and oppose oppression.

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📌 Topics discussed in this video:

• Cooperation between Russia’s traditional religions
• Islam and Orthodox Christianity
• The Great War and religious preparation
• Ukraine, Donbas, and Sheikh Imran’s interpretation of religious laws of war
• Soviet assistance to Egypt and Russia’s relations with the Muslim world
• Palestine, Gaza, and solidarity with the oppressed
• International finance and economic domination
• The Qur’an and Russia’s Destiny
• Sergey Lavrov and the origins of the book
• Rūm, Constantinople, and Moscow
• Hagia Sophia and Ottoman history
• Alexander Pushkin, the Qur’an, and Russian youth
• Africa and resistance to exploitation
• Dialogue between Islamic and Christian eschatology
• A proposed conference and institute in Moscow
• The Katechon, Dhul-Qarnayn, and Gog and Magog
• The return of Jesus عليه السلام
• Fraternity between communities of faith

🌌 This interview presents Sheikh Imran’s interpretation of Russia’s destiny through the Qur’an and Islamic eschatology, alongside his call for deeper engagement between Muslims and Orthodox Christians. Throughout the discussion, he connects the study of scripture with spiritual preparation, resistance to oppression, and the possibility of fraternity between communities of faith.

🤲 May Allah grant us wisdom to recognize truth, protect our young people from deception, relieve the suffering of the oppressed, and guide us toward justice, understanding, and steadfastness through the trials of the End Times. Ameen!

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