Imam Mehdi and Dajjal
By Mufti Ebrahim Desai
| Q.) I have recently heard reports that the time of appearance of either Imam
Mehdi or Dajjal will be approximately when there is a solar and lunar eclipse during a
short space of time. Also that it will be when Ramadan will be more or less in the month
of October. Having done research it was found that the next time sucha cosmic event will
take place is in November 2003. The month of Ramadan will fall in October in that year
also. Can you enlighten me with any other knowledge that you may have on the appearance of
either Imam Mehdi or Dajjal and whether the facts stated above are accurate. [Ashraf] |
A.) We have not come across any narration in which lunar or solar eclipse will
occur when Ramadan falls in October.
Nevertheless, the Hadith in which it is recorded that Imaam Mehdi will appear when
lunar and solar eclipse will occur in the month of Ramadan is not of a sound nature. It is
regarded weak according to some Muhadditheen. Even if we had to accept the Hadith, there
is no guarantee that it refers to 2003. It can also refer to sometime in the future.
No one can put a specific date on the coming of Imam Mehdi. All we can say is that
since many of the signs that have been foretold of his coming are apparent today, for
example, rampant vice, his time has certainly drawn closer. Yet, no one can put a date to
it.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
