Dajjal (The Deceiver) OR ANTICHRIST( ISLAMIC VIEW) (1-4)

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Dajjal (The Deceiver)

ad-Dajjal, sometimes spelled Dajal, (Arabic:,ad-Dajjāl, "the Deceiver", "the Impostor", "the Anti-Christ"), is an evil figure in Islamic eschatology. He is to appear at a time in the future, before Yawm al-Qiyamah (The Day of Resurrection, Judgement Day). Dajjal (compare to "Devil") is a common Arabic word, used in the sense of "false prophet", butad-Dajjal, with the definite article, refers to "the imposter", a specific end-of times deceiver. The term al-Masīḥ ad-Dajjāl (Arabic for "the false messiah") is a literal translation of the Syriac term Mšīḥā Daggālā, which had been in the common vocabulary of the Middle East and adapted into the Arabic language 400 years prior to the Qur'an via the Pe****ta (which uses that term instead of the Greek "antichristos")
The belief is based around the events prior to the Day of Judgment around the Second Coming of The Christ, whenad- Dajjal who is blind in his right eye, shall gather an army of those he has deceived and lead them in a war against Jesus, who shall be accompanied by an army of the righteous. He will appear somewhere between Syria and Iraq, at which time Jesus will return and defeat ad-Dajjal in Palestine. He will travel the whole world preaching his falsehood but will be unable to enter Mecca or Medina. Linguistically, the reason for his name being al-Masīḥ ad-Dajjāl is simply because masih is a title given to one who travels extensively to increase their influence in the world. Jesus is also called masih because he will roam throughout the world to preach righteousness and virtue, whereas
the Dajjal would travel around the world to do just the opposite. He would gain control over the whole world, which is the specific reason he is called masih. Essentially, Jesus is the masih of virtue and righteousness; Dajjalis the masih of evil.[1]
The Prophet Muhammad had given many signs of the appearance of the Dajjal and exhorted his followers
to recite the first and the last ten verses of Sura Al-Kahf, as protection from the trials and mischief of the Dajjal
The word Dajjal has two connotations: First, it signifies a group which supports falsehood and works with cunning and deceit. Secondly, it is the name of the Satan who is the father of all falsehood and corruption

 

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attributes. By possessing knowledge of Allah's attributes one will not be
misled by the Dajjal. This knowledge teaches that Allah is perfect, can't be
seen, and not in need of anything while the Dajjal is imperfect, can be
seen by both believers and non-believers and in need of food and water.


Return Of Esa Alaihissalam
Brief History of Esa Alaihissalam
Due to the fact that the Jews had become deaf and blind to the words
of God and deviated from the teachings of Moses and the right path, Allah
honoured Esa Alaihissalam with Prophethood and sent him as a
messenger to the children of Israel. Bearing all hardships Esa Alaihissalam
spent all day and night conveying the message of Allah. Unfortunately, in
spite of his tremendous effort the children of Israel did not respond and
accept the message. Seeing that the poor and weak were becoming
inclined towards him and fearing they would lose their leadership the Jews
secretly tried to kill him. However Allah saved Esa Alaihissalam from their
wicked scheme and gave him greater dignity by raising him alive to the
heavens.
Allah says in the Quran, "They did not kill him and nor did they crucify him
but the resemblance of him (Esa Alaihissalam ) was put over another man
and those who differ there in, are in doubt. They have no certain
knowledge. They are following nothing but conjecture for surely they did
not kill him but Allah raised him up to him." (Surah Nisa)
Allah says in the Quran "When Allah says, Esa Alaihissalam; I will take
thee to me and I will purify thee of the unbelievers" (Surah A'li-Imran)
These verses clearly prove that the Jews did not kill Esa Alaihissalam and
that he was raised alive to the heavens. It is due to verses like those
mentioned above and many authentic Ahadith we Muslims believe that
Esa Alaihissalam is alive in heaven at this moment in time. We further
believe due to the following verses and authentic Ahadith that Esa
Alaihissalam will return before Qiyamah and his return is a major sign of
Qiyamah.
Allah says in the Quran, "And he (son of Mary) shall be a known sign for
(the coming of) the hour."
(Surah Zukhruf)
Ibne Abbas has said that the meaning of this verse is that Esa
Alaihissalam's descent before Qiyamah is a sign of Qiyamah. (Ibne Abbas/
Musnad)
Allah says, "There is not a single section of the people of the book that will
certainly believe in Esa Alaihissalam before his death and on the Day of
Resurrection he will be a witness against them." (Surah Nisa) This verse
clearly indicates that before the demise of Esa Alaihissalam everyone from
the people of the book will believe in him. The Jews will disappear as Jews
after his demise but at the present the Jews are very much there. The
conclusion is clear that the Esa Alaihissalam has not died; if so all the Jews
would have become believers, which they have not. He will return before
Qiyamah and it is then that all the people of the book will believe in him.
Jabir (R.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "A party of my
followers will not cease to fight for victory until the Day of Resurrection.
He said, then Esa Alaihissalam, son of Mary, will come down. Their Imaam
will say, "Come and lead our prayer" He will reply, "Some of you are rulers
over others on account of divine honour upon these people." (Muslim)
Abu Huraira (R.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "By the one
whose hands my life is in, surely the son of Maryam() will descend
amongst you as a just ruler. He will destroy the cross, kill the swine and
abolish the tax." (Bukhari)
Hadrat Hudaifah-b-Osaid reported: The Holy Prophet suddenly came to us
while we were talking. He asked, "What are you talking about?" They
replied "We were talking about the last hour." Prophet (s) said, "It will
never come until you see ten signs before it," He then mentioned the
Smoke, the Dajjal, the Beast, the Rising of the Sun in its place of setting,
the Descent of Esa Alaihissalam son of Mary and Yajuj and Ma'juj.
(Muslim)

 

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Esa Alaihissalam's Tasks
Esa Alaihissalam will have three main tasks, when he descends on the
Earth for the second time:
1) The first and most important will be that he will destroy the Dajjal.
2) Protect the Muslims from the barbarous tribes of Yajuj and Majuj by
taking them to Mount Tur and then Praying for their (Yajuj and Majuj's)
destruction.
3) Reign as a Khalifh according to the Quran and Sunnah and elevate
Islam.
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Esa Alaihissalam's descent and
the killing of Dajjal
The Dajjal having failed to enter the holy city of Madinah will proceed to
Syria gathering his forces on the way.
Imaam Mahdi will have arranged the Muslim army and will be on the verge
of leading the Muslims in the morning prayer (Abu Umamah / Ibne-Majah)
when Esa Alaihissalam will descend to the white Minaret (Nawwas-b-
Samaan/Muslim) in the east of Damascus, wearing two garments died with
saffron, placing his hands on the wings of two angels.
All those that are present will recognise him, as he will look exactly like
the description of the Prophet . Resembling the Sahabi Urwa bin Masood
(Abu- Huraira/ Muslim) the colour of his skin will be reddish white (Ibne
Abbas/ Bukhari), he will be well built and his hair will be soft and reach his
ears. When he lowers his head, beads of perspiration will fall from it and
when he raises his head, beads like pearls will scatter from it. (Nawwas-
b-Samaan/Muslim).
Every Kaafir who smells his sweet breath will die and his breath will reach
as far as he can see. On seeing Esa Alaihissalam. Imaam Mahdi will take a
couple of steps backwards so Esa Alaihissalam can lead the prayer
however Esa Alaihissalam will place his hands on the Imaam's shoulder
and will say, ''Go forward and lead the prayer as the Iqamah was made for
you'' thus Imaam Mahdi will lead the prayer. (Abu Umamah/ Ibne-Majah).
After the prayer Esa Alaihissalam will say, ''Open the gate''. The gate will
be opened and the Dajjal will be waiting behind it accompanied by an
army of 70,000 Jews, each armed with a sword and shield. The Dajjal on
seeing Esa Alaihissalam among the Muslims will begin to dissolve like salt
in water and will begin to flee. Esa Alaihissalam will say to him, ''You will
remain alive until I strike you with my spear, ''He will catch up with him at
the Eastern gate of Ludd (Ludd is a mountain in Syria. Some say that it is
a village in Jerusalem, and some say that it is a village in Palestine) and
then Esa Alaihissalam will kill him with a small spear.
The Muslims will thereafter defeat and wipe out Dajjal's army. The Jews
will not be able to hide behind anything on that day. Every time they try to
hide behind a stone, a wall, a tree (except a boxthorn tree), or animal.
Allah will make these things speak and they will say, ''O servant of Allah
there is a Jew hiding behind me. come kill him.''