Dajjal's Origin, Family, Characteristics, Appearance, and Defamation

The Origin of Dajjal / As Muslims, we must have heard a hadith that explains that in the end of the age will come a great creature who has so powerful power. The figure we know by the name of dajjal is a figure who will test the end-time man, whether classified as those who believe or belong to people who kufr. The following team of blog writers The Story of Origin will discuss about the origins of Dajjal from the family, the characteristics, occurrences, and slander as learning for all of us.

The Origin of Dajjal

The Dajjal is believed to be a man who has lived since the days of the prophet Abraham and because Allah deferred his doom (as well as the Devil) he remains alive today, imprisoned in a place that remains a mystery.

The Origin of Dajjal
The Origin of Dajjal and His Family

In some hadith it is explained that the origin of the dajjal is a Jewish descendant. He was born from an elderly man whose posture was fat and with a very sharp nose resembling a bird's beak. In more detail, Imam Al Barzanji also once mentioned that the origin of the dajjal is a Javanese shaman (Syaqq) who marries a woman of the genie's descendants. This dajjal ancestor lived in the time of Prophet Sulayman (AS). By the prophet Sulaiman, the ancestor of the dajjal and his wife who came from the genie group was mentioned had been imprisoned and arrested for ulahnya in damaging the creed of the people. Aside from the opinion of Imam Al-Barzanji, the origin of dajjal until now still remains mysterious, given the source of references and hadiths that discuss this is indeed very limited.

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Characteristics of Dajjal

A legitimate hadith narrated by the Muslim mentions that the Prophet once said if the dajjal is a person who has the characteristics of his left eye blind, his hair bushy and curly, looks always youthful, large body slightly reddish so that when viewed from behind he seemed like lush wooden branches. Whereas in the hadith At-Tabrani, the most noticeable feature of the dajjal lies in the eyes and forehead. The left eye of the dajjal is blind, while the eyes are tangled out, greenish, and flickering like a star. As for the forehead dajjal also have the composition of the letter Kaf-Fa-Ro which if in connection will form the word "Kafir". Writing on the forehead dajjal this can only be seen and read by people who are really pure Islam.

The Origin of Dajjal
The Origin of Dajjal's Occurrence

As mentioned above that the origin of the dajjal has indeed been born since the time of Prophet Ibrahim. Since that time, the dajjal was imprisoned and chained to a foreign island and kept away from the hustle and bustle of human life. He can never escape from the prison because besides being chained, he is also guarded by a large beast named Al-Jassasah. He will just get out of prison and out of the island if Allah has wanted it. Dajjal will be free at a time that is very close to the presence of the promised end of the day.

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Since the island is mentioned to be a dajjal prison located in the eastern hemisphere (some versions mention the island is located in the vicinity of India), then the dajjal will appear from the east. He is allowed by Allah to go out and roam around the world and spread his slander and teachings. He will do trickery to the people who lived in that time so they acknowledge that he is God. A strong man of his faith will dare to oppose the doctrine even if his life is at stake, whereas for those whose faith is weak, he will obey and become a supporter and servant of the dajjal. Naudzubillah.

Slander Dajjal

In spreading slander and his teachings, the dajjal is equipped with extraordinary power by Allah. All the pleasures of life will be granted to him. All beings of heaven and earth will be subject to his command.

The Origin of Dajjal
As in a history mentioned that before the appearance of dajjal, humans will be tested with drought for 3 years in a row. This drought makes food so rare that hunger is rampant everywhere. When humans are starving and in need of this help, the origin of the dajjal comes with his slander.

The Dajjal will show his supernatural powers. He will bring rain with ease. He will grow a variety of plants as a source of food for his servants who recognize that he is the god of the universe. Muslims who are strong in their Islamic faith will remain steadfast in defending their faith despite their hunger and pain. They still will not acknowledge dajjal as their Lord until khusnul khotimah pick up.

Defamation of the origin of dajjal will continue in the 40 days after its first appearance. He will continue to test the faith of man at the end of time until the divide between true Muslims and unbelievers is clearly visible.

Well, so little bit of essence that we can describe to explain the origin of dajjal, family, occurrence, and slander. Hopefully with this simple article our faith becomes stronger and can be avoided from any form of slander of dajjal. Amen.