By Dr. Malik Nafees Bhutta | Special Column | News Centers Pakistan | October 23, 2025
Introduction
The world stands on the brink of an extraordinary transformation. Science and technology have empowered humanity, yet weakened its spirit.
Artificial intelligence, social media, and digital dominance have replaced faith and truth with fear, greed, and uncertainty.
This is the era described in the Prophetic traditions as “The Age of Fitnah” — a time of great trials, culminating in the appearance of Dajjal and the emergence of Imam Mahdi (A.S.).
The Concept of Dajjal — The Peak of Deception
According to authentic Hadith, Dajjal will be a real human being — blind in one eye, while the other will protrude like a shining grape.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that the word “Kafir” (disbeliever) will be written on his forehead, visible only to true believers.
Dajjal’s most dangerous weapon will be deception. He will turn falsehood into truth, control nature to mislead people — causing rain to fall and crops to grow at will.
He will claim power over life and death, testing humanity’s very faith.
In today’s world, where media manipulates reality, AI alters faces, and falsehood appears more convincing than truth, we are witnessing the early shadows of the Dajjalic System.
The Dajjalic System — The Empire of Illusion
Before Dajjal himself emerges, a system of deceit will dominate the globe — a system concentrating wealth, power, and information in a few hands.
This structure will detach man from his Creator and make him a servant of machines and data.
Global financial institutions, digital surveillance, and ideological restrictions are the pillars of this deceptive world order.
This is not merely a person’s fitnah — it is a mindset, a way of life, a global illusion that enslaves conscience under the control of algorithms.
Imam Mahdi (A.S.) — The Bearer of Justice
When oppression reaches its peak and justice disappears, Allah will send a savior — Imam Mahdi (A.S.).
He will be from the lineage of Fatimah al-Zahra (R.A.), his name Muhammad bin Abdullah, and his title Al-Mahdi.
He will appear in Makkah, where the true believers will pledge allegiance to him.
Imam Mahdi will revive the system of divine justice, unite the Muslim Ummah, and restore peace and equality across the earth.
The Great Battle — Al-Malhamah al-Kubra
As Imam Mahdi strives to establish justice, Dajjal will rise with his army of deception.
He will spread chaos across East and West, declaring global rule.
Then will come the greatest battle in human history — Al-Malhamah al-Kubra — fought near Sham or Jerusalem.
At that critical moment, Prophet Isa (A.S.) will descend from the heavens, landing by the white minaret in Damascus.
He will pray behind Imam Mahdi, affirming that Prophethood ended with Muhammad ﷺ.
Then, Isa (A.S.) will slay Dajjal, bringing an end to falsehood and restoring peace, justice, and true faith to the world.
Final Analysis
Today, the global system of politics, economy, and culture is being shaped into a Dajjalic order — weakening belief and glorifying materialism.
The real question is not “When will Dajjal appear?” but rather “What is the condition of our faith?”
Are we prepared to stand with Imam Mahdi’s army of truth, or have we already become followers of deception?
Time itself holds the mirror before us — to rediscover faith, strengthen conviction, and take a stand between truth and falsehood.
Conclusion
Every trial ends with justice, and justice will rise through Imam Mahdi.
Every falsehood ends in destruction, and Dajjal’s deception will meet its end.
No matter how powerful falsehood becomes — Truth shall always prevail.
✍️ By Dr. Malik Nafees Bhutta
News Centers Pakistan | October 23, 2025
