পৃষ্ঠা 86: প্রথম অধ্যায়: দূরবর্তী আলামতসমূহ যা ইতিমধ্যে প্রকাশ পেয়ে অতিক্রান্ত হয়েছে

...and from walking in the streets, and it destroyed a great multitude of people.

In the year 280 AH, during Shawwal in the caliphate of al-Mu'tadid, the world became dark until 'Asr; then a black wind blew and continued until a third of the night, followed by a tremendous earthquake that destroyed most of the city of al-Daybul.

In the year 285 AH, during his caliphate as well, a yellow wind blew in Basra, then it turned green, then it turned black, and it spread across the provinces.

During the caliphate of al-Muqtadir, a black wind struck Baghdad, and the thunder and lightning intensified to such a degree that people thought the Day of Resurrection had arrived.

During the caliphate of al-Mustazhir, a pitch-black wind blew in Egypt that choked breaths to the extent that a man could not see his own hand; sand rained down upon the people, and they became certain of their destruction. Then it cleared slightly and turned yellowish.

In the year 524 AH, a cloud arose over the city of Mosul and rained down fire, burning whatever it fell upon; and flying scorpions appeared in Iraq, killing a great multitude of people. This was mentioned by Ibn Abi Hajalah.

In the year 596 AH, a pitch-black wind blew in Mecca that covered the horizon, red sand fell upon the people, and a fragment broke off and fell from the Yemeni Corner.

In the year 826 AH, during the rule of al-Ashraf Barsbay, a tempestuous wind carrying yellowish-red dust blew in Egypt before sunset, turning the twilight so intensely red that anyone who did not know better would think a fire was raging beside him. All the houses became filled with extremely fine dust that penetrated nostrils and luggage. Then, when the twilight completely vanished, the horizon turned black and the wind raged intensely while remaining suspended in the air; had it touched the ground, it would have been a catastrophic disaster. The clamor of the people in the markets and homes grew loud with remembrance, supplication, and seeking forgiveness, until Allah showed benevolence by sending down copious rain. Such a wind had not blown for thirty years prior to it, and it spread until it engulfed the Pyramids, Giza, and the River, raging so fiercely that they thought it would destroy everything. It persisted throughout that night and the following day until 'Asr, and it was...