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How is Dajjal Made?

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According to Islamic eschatology, Dajjal (the Antichrist) is a divinely created being, not made in the conventional sense. Islamic texts describe Dajjal as a significant figure who will appear before the Day of Judgment to test the faith of humanity. Several traditions, such as the one stating that "Al-Dajjal will verily be given birth by his mother in Qous in Egypt, and there will be thirty years separating between his birth and appearance," suggest a human birth. However, this does not contradict the idea of divine creation. Dajjal's existence is seen as a test ordained by Allah, a trial intended to separate the faithful from the deceitful.

Some interpretations emphasize that Allah created Dajjal, and that Dajjal himself had no free will in his actions, as stated by a source: "Allah created Dajjal to deceive people. Dajjal had no free will because Allah is the one who sent him, Allah put Dajjal in chains as soon as he created him." This perspective highlights Dajjal's role within a divinely orchestrated plan. Thus, the "making" of Dajjal is not a physical process but a divine act of creation with a predetermined purpose.

It's important to note that there's no detailed physical description of Dajjal's creation in religious texts. Focus is placed on his actions and the spiritual implications of his appearance, rather than the mechanics of his genesis. Various depictions, like the one mentioned in a 1610-1630 Falname depicting Jesus fighting Dajjal, are artistic interpretations reflecting cultural interpretations of the prophecy.

The question of Dajjal's creation is therefore theological, rather than biological. The emphasis lies on his role as a divine test for humanity and not on his physical creation.

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