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Has the Prophetic Sunnah mentioned or alluded to the existence of "America" in the End Times, and does "an enemy from beyond you" in the hadith about reconciliation with the Romans refer to it?

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"One must be cautious of speculative interpretations of texts, especially concerning tribulations (fitan) and news of the End of Times, as this can lead to fabricating lies against the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. It suffices to narrate the verbatim and mention the words of the scholars regarding it, without unsubstantiated conjectures. It is mentioned in the hadith that Muslims and Romans (Byzantines) will conclude a secure peace treaty, then together they will fight an enemy behind them, achieve victory, and gain spoils. Upon their return, a Muslim man will become enraged by the raising of the cross and will break it. The Romans will then break the covenant and prepare for the great battle (al-Malhamah), and the Muslims will be martyred in this battle. This news is from the unseen, which must be believed as it came, without exaggeration or extreme interpretations. The phrase 'an enemy from behind you' came in an indefinite form, and there is no evidence that it is America, as America is among the Romans. However, who precisely will be meant by the Romans in the End of Times is a matter unknown."

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