Dajjal (Anti-Christ)

Dajjal is a figure in Islamic eschatology, or end-time prophecy, who is believed to appear before the end of the world as a great deceiver who will lead many people astray. The word "Dajjal" is derived from an Arabic word meaning "deceiver" or "imposter." He is also known as Anti-Christ in Christianity.

According to Islamic teachings, Dajjal is not a human being, but a supernatural entity or force that will appear in the form of a man. He will have one eye, and will claim to be a prophet or a god. He will perform many miraculous deeds, such as bringing rain and making the earth produce crops, and will lead people away from the true path of Islam.

Muslims believe that the appearance of Dajjal will be one of the major signs of the end of the world. It is said that he will appear during a time of great turmoil and chaos, and will deceive many people, including Muslims, with his lies and false miracles. However, it is also believed that he will ultimately be defeated by Jesus Christ (Isa in Islam) and his followers, and that the world will be restored to a state of peace and justice under the rule of Islam.

Dajjal is described in Islamic eschatology as a false messiah who will appear before the end of times. Some of the characteristics attributed to Dajjal in Islamic sources include:

Physical Appearance: Dajjal is described as a man with one eye, which is likened to a floating grape. He is also said to have curly hair and a ruddy complexion.

Deception: Dajjal will deceive people by claiming to be a prophet or a god, and will perform miraculous acts to support his claim. However, these acts will be tricks and illusions rather than true miracles.

Global Influence: Dajjal will have a global influence, with his influence reaching every corner of the world. He will have an army of followers who will help him in his deception.

Chaos and Destruction: Dajjal's appearance will be accompanied by chaos, confusion, and destruction. He will cause widespread harm and mischief, leading people away from the path of righteousness.

Test of Faith: Dajjal's appearance will be a test of faith for believers, who will have to choose between following him or remaining steadfast in their faith. Those who remain steadfast will be rewarded, while those who follow him will be doomed to eternal damnation.

It is important to note that while there are many descriptions and interpretations of Dajjal's characteristics in Islamic sources, the exact nature and details of his appearance and actions are not known and may vary among different interpretations and schools of thought.

Arrival

According to Islamic beliefs, the arrival of Dajjal is a sign of the end times. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prophesied that the emergence of Dajjal is one of the major signs of the end times.

There are various narrations about the appearance of Dajjal in Islamic eschatology. Some of the commonly mentioned characteristics include that he will be blind in one eye, while the other eye will be like a floating grape. He will have a large forehead and bushy hair, and he will claim to be the messiah or god. He will perform false miracles to deceive people, and those who follow him will be led to eternal damnation.

It is believed that Dajjal will emerge from the east, from a land called Khurasan. He will travel the world, spreading corruption and chaos, and he will be followed by a group of misled people who will believe in his claims of divinity.

However, before the emergence of Dajjal, it is believed that the true Messiah, Jesus (peace be upon him), will descend to Earth and defeat him in battle. This event is known as the Second Coming of Jesus, and it is also a major sign of the end times in Islamic eschatology.

How Dajjal will be killed?

According to Islamic eschatology, Dajjal will be killed by Jesus (Isa) upon his second coming to Earth. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a hadith narrated by Abu Huraira:

"By Him in Whose hands my soul is, son of Mary [Jesus] will shortly descend amongst you people [Muslims] as a just ruler and will break the Cross and kill the pig and abolish Jizya [a tax paid by non-Muslims living under Islamic rule]. Then there will be abundance of money and nobody will accept charitable gifts." [Sahih Bukhari, Book 55, Hadith 658]

After Jesus' arrival, he will pursue Dajjal and catch up with him at the gate of Ludd (a place in modern-day Israel). Jesus will then kill Dajjal with his spear and the followers of Dajjal will be destroyed. This event is known as the Battle of Ludd or the Battle of Armageddon.

According to Quran

The figure of Dajjal, also known as the Antichrist, is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran. However, some scholars believe that references to Dajjal can be found in several Quranic verses, particularly those that describe the end times and the coming of the Day of Judgment.

For example, in Surah Al-Kahf (the Cave), there is a story about a group of young men who fled to a cave to escape persecution and were protected by Allah. The story includes a warning about the deception and mischief of those who deny Allah, which some scholars interpret as a reference to Dajjal and his followers.

Similarly, in Surah Al-Anbiya (the Prophets), there are verses that describe the coming of the Day of Judgment, when the sun will be darkened and the stars will fall, and when Allah will send forth a great trumpet blast. Some scholars interpret these verses as a reference to the arrival of Dajjal and the chaos that will ensue before his defeat.

Overall, while Dajjal is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran, some scholars believe that his arrival and defeat are alluded to in several Quranic verses.

According to Hadith

Here are some hadith references related to Dajjal:

Sahih Muslim 2937: This hadith describes the emergence of Dajjal as one of the major signs of the Day of Judgment.

Sahih Bukhari 7064: This hadith provides a detailed description of Dajjal's physical appearance and characteristics.

Sahih Muslim 2942: This hadith narrates the story of a man who traveled to meet the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to ask him about Dajjal.

Sahih Muslim 7032: This hadith describes how Dajjal will be killed by the Prophet Isa (Jesus) upon his return to Earth.

Sahih Bukhari 7139: This hadith describes how the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned his companions about the dangers of Dajjal and advised them to seek refuge in Allah from his trials and tribulations.

Sunan Ibn Majah 4077: This hadith describes how Dajjal will claim to be a prophet and attempt to misguide people with his false teachings.

It is important to note that the authenticity and accuracy of these hadiths have been subject to scholarly debate and interpretation.