Reflections on the Euphrates Prophecy and Our Place in the World

Assalamu alaikum, I've always been fascinated by the Hadith about the Euphrates drying up. We see the river receding in real-time, but the "Mountain of Gold" part is what really gets me. Many people interpret it as "Black Gold" (oil), but I think that's a weak interpretation. If you look at the math, a mountain-sized deposit of oil isn't that significant in the grand scheme of things. But a literal mountain of gold? That's a game-changer. It would collapse the entire global financial system overnight. Look at the world now - the dollar is losing value, and central banks are hoarding physical gold at record highs. If a massive deposit of gold is suddenly revealed, it would be the final spark that causes the global financial system to implode. There's also a Hadith that says during this war, a bird will try to fly over the battlefield and drop dead before it gets to the other side. With modern warfare, this could be a reality. The 99% math also connects to the prophecy about there being "one man for every 50 women" later on. If 99% of the combatants die, the gender balance would shift drastically. This is a wake-up call for all of us. Our goal isn't this life, it's the love, mercy, and pleasure of Allah. We need to take advantage of what we have before it's taken away. May Allah forgive our sins and accept our Ramadan. Let's ponder on the signs of Allah and the Hadith of the Prophet to strengthen our Iman. Remember the words of the Prophet (saw): "Oh Allah, I ask You for perseverance in this matter and firmness upon righteousness, and I ask You for gratitude for Your blessings and good worship, and I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue..."