Dajjal, in Islamic eschatology, is a false messiah and one of the greatest trials before the Day of Judgment. His mayhem will be widespread and deceptive, causing massive turmoil across the world. Some key aspects of his fitnah (tribulation) include:
1. False Miracles and Deception
- Dajjal will perform supernatural feats to deceive people into believing he is divine.
- He will bring rain to drought-stricken areas and cause crops to grow for those who follow him.
- He will make barren lands fertile and provide wealth, while those who reject him will face hardship.
2. Control Over Resources
- He will have the ability to control sustenance, making water and food scarce for those who do not obey him.
- His followers will prosper materially, while his opponents will suffer starvation and poverty.
3. Physical Appearance and Markings
- Descriptions suggest he will have one functional eye, while the other will be defective.
- The word "ك ف ر" (Kafir) will be inscribed on his forehead, visible only to believers.
4. Spreading Chaos and Corruption
- He will travel rapidly across the world, causing destruction wherever he goes.
- His influence will turn people away from faith, as he claims divinity and demands worship.
- He will create disorder, leading to widespread moral decay and societal breakdown.
5. Entry into Holy Lands
- He will attempt to enter Makkah and Madinah but will be unable to, as angels will guard these cities.
- He will deceive many people, including weak believers and those seeking worldly gain.
6. The Grand Showdown
- His reign will last 40 days: one day like a year, one day like a month, one day like a week, and the rest as normal days.
- Eventually, Prophet Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) will return and confront him.
- Dajjal will be defeated at Ludd (Lod, in present-day Israel) when Isa (PBUH) kills him with a spear.
7. Aftermath
- His death will mark the beginning of a period of peace and righteousness.
- The remaining believers will regain their faith, and divine order will be restored.
Order of Major End-Time Events in Islamic Eschatology
Islamic sources suggest a sequence of major apocalyptic events, but the exact order is debated. Based on hadiths and Qur’anic interpretations, the likely order is:
1️⃣ Dajjal (The False Messiah) Appears First
- Dajjal will emerge as a false messiah with supernatural deceptions.
- He will travel the world, claiming divinity, and spreading chaos.
- Prophet Isa (Jesus, PBUH) will return and eventually kill Dajjal at Ludd (Lod, Israel).
2️⃣ Gog and Magog (Ya’juj wa Ma’juj) Are Released
- After Dajjal is defeated, Ya’juj wa Ma’juj will break free from their ancient barrier.
- They will cause global destruction, consuming resources and overwhelming humanity.
- Allah will send a plague to wipe them out.
3️⃣ The Beast (Dabbatul-Ard) Emerges
- After the destruction of Gog and Magog, the Beast of the Earth will appear.
- It will mark people’s faces, distinguishing between believers and disbelievers.
- This signals the final closing of repentance—no more conversions will be accepted.
4️⃣ The Sun Rises from the West
- This is an absolute point of no return—once it happens, the doors of repentance are shut.
- It may be a literal event or a metaphor for an irreversible cosmic shift.
5️⃣ The Final Collapse of the World Begins
- The Trumpet (Sur) will be blown, and everything will begin to disintegrate.
- The righteous will die peacefully, while the remaining wicked will face destruction.
- The world will be annihilated, leading to the Day of Judgment.
Summary of the Order:
✅ 1. Dajjal appears → Spreads deception → Killed by Isa (PBUH).
✅ 2. Gog and Magog are released → Global destruction → Wiped out by divine plague.
✅ 3. The Beast emerges → Marks people → Faith and disbelief become fully visible.
✅ 4. The Sun rises from the West → No more repentance accepted.
✅ 5. The Final Hour begins → Cosmic destruction → Judgment Day.