بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Al-Masih Al-Dajjal
المسيح الدجال
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Al-Masih al-Dajjal (The False Messiah/Antichrist) is the greatest "Fitna" (trial) that will appear before the Day of Judgment, leading many astray with false miracles. He is a symbol of absolute "Batil" (falsehood). The Prophet (PBUH) taught the "Ummah" to seek refuge from him through the recitation of Surah Al-Kahf and the "Dua" at the end of "Salah." For the believer, the Dajjal serves as a warning to strengthen one's "Iman" and "Basirah" (insight), ensuring that one is not deceived by the fleeting "Dunya" and its illusions. The Dajjal is described in detail in authentic Hadith. He will be a young man, with a ruddy complexion, curly hair, and one eye, with his right eye like a floating grape. Between his eyes will be written the word "Kafir" (disbeliever), which every believer will read. He will emerge from the east, from Khurasan, and will travel the earth, claiming to be God. He will perform apparent miracles: he will bring rain, revive the dead, and possess treasures. However, these are deceptions. His "paradise" is actually Hell, and his "Hell" is actually Paradise. The Dajjal will be unable to enter Mecca or Medina, which are protected by angels. The Prophet taught specific protections against the Dajjal: reciting the first and last ten verses of Surah Al-Kahf; seeking refuge in Allah from his trial; staying far from him; and strengthening one's faith. The Dajjal will be killed by Prophet Isa (peace be upon him) at the gate of Ludd. For believers, the Dajjal is a reminder of the greatest trial of faith. He will appear with apparent miracles, claiming divinity. Only those with strong faith, grounded in knowledge, will resist. The believer prepares for this trial by learning about the Dajjal from authentic sources, memorizing Surah Al-Kahf, and seeking refuge in Allah. The Dajjal also represents the ultimate deception of the world. He will offer what appears to be Paradise but is actually Hell. The believer is not deceived by appearances; they know that the true Paradise is with Allah. The believer's faith is not based on miracles but on certainty in Allah. The Dajjal will perform apparent miracles, but the believer knows that they are tricks. Their faith is rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, not in the spectacular. The Dajjal will be defeated, and truth will prevail. The believer awaits that day with hope, while striving to be among those who remain steadfast through the trial. The ultimate victory belongs to Allah and His messengers, and the believer trusts in that promise.
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