Dajjal
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Who and What is Dajjal in Islam?
In Islam, Dajjal (Arabic: الدجّال) means “the great deceiver”. Many imagine him as a monster or sorcerer who appears before the Day of Judgment. But according to the Qur’an, Hadith, and the teachings of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, Dajjal is a symbol of widespread religious deception and materialism, not a one-eyed superhuman.
“Dajjal is one who covers truth with falsehood.”
— Lisan al-Arab (Arabic Dictionary)
He represents:
- False beliefs in the name of Jesus (like Trinity, Sonship of God, Atonement)
- Colonial Christian missionaries and materialistic Western nations
- Blindness to spiritual truth, despite dominance in worldly sciences
What Does the Qur’an Say About Dajjal?
Interestingly, the word Dajjal is not directly mentioned in the Qur’an, but it refers to Dajjal indirectly through symbols and verses—especially in Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18). The Prophet ﷺ said:
Whoever memorizes the first ten verses (or the last ten) of Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from the trial of Dajjal.
🧠 Clear Signs from The Holy Quran:
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1. 18:4 – "Warn those who say: Allah has taken a son."This directly refers to Christian belief in Jesus as the Son of God, the root of Dajjal's falsehood.
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2. 18:103-104 – "Shall We inform you of the greatest losers in deeds? Those whose efforts went astray in worldly life while thinking they did well."Refers to nations obsessed with material progress but blind to spiritual truth.
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3. 18:94-99 – Mentions Gog and Magog (Ya’juj & Ma’juj), powers that break barriers and spread all over the world. These are linked with Dajjal as global forces of unrest and corruption.These are linked with Dajjal as global forces of unrest and corruption.
What Does the Hadith Say About Dajjal?
🧠 Clear Indications from Hadith:
The Prophet ﷺ gave many symbolic signs:
"There has been no trial greater than that of the Dajjal since the creation of Adam."
— Sahih Muslim, Book 54, Hadith 113
What Did Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Say About Dajjal?
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and the Mujaddid of 14 century Hijri, rejected the literal monster idea and gave a clear interpretation:
✅ Dajjal = Christian clergy + Materialistic Western Powers
"Dajjal is not a specific individual, but a collective name for a people—namely, the Christian clergy who spread falsehood in the name of Jesus."
— Izala-e-Auham, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 3, p. 364
"This Dajjal is blind in one eye because he lacks the eye of spirituality, though he has been given insight into worldly sciences."
— Chashma-e-Masihi, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 20, p. 372
Why Is Dajjal Dangerous?
⚠️ Dajjal is Dangerous because:
- Spreads beliefs Jesus never taught, like Trinity and Atonement
- Replaces spirituality with luxury, greed, and blind materialism
- Controls the world through education, media, wealth, and culture
"The Dajjal is the name of the falsehood that is ascribed to Jesus"
— Izala-e-Auham, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 3, p. 365
"He is powerful not because of weapons, but because of false doctrine, deception, and intellectual dominance."
— Lecture Lahore, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 20, p. 180
How to Fight Dajjal?
✋ Not with swords—but with truth, reason, and the Qur’an as taught by Promised Messiah - Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
“The killing of the Dajjal does not mean physical murder. It refers to defeating his falsehood with spiritual arguments and truth.”
— Haqiqatul Wahi, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 22, p. 575
“The weapon granted to me for this jihad is not the sword or gun, but the pen and reasoning.”
— Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 13, p. 233
“Breaking the Cross means abolishing the doctrine of the cross and refuting the divinity of Jesus.”
— Lecture Lahore, Ruhani Khaza’in, Vol. 20, p. 180
How Can You Protect Yourself from Dajjal?
Practical Steps to Stay Safe from Dajjal's Deception
- Recite Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18) weekly
- Strengthen your belief in the absolute Oneness of God
- Understand the real teachings of Prophet Jesus (as)
- Join the Jamaat of the Promised Messiah - Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who was sent to break Dajjal’s power through peaceful reform and guidance