Dajjal

Antonio Cuciniello

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Abstract

Dajjal, or al-Masīḥ al-Dajjāl (in Arabic: المسيح الدجال) is “the Lying Christ (Antichrist)”, “the Deceiver/Imposter”, a maleficent eschatological figure which prophet Muḥammad said would appear before the Day of Resurrection.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIslam. A worldwide Encyclopedia
Pages343-345
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Eschatology
  • Islam

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