About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious figure of Ibn Sayyad and the possibility of him being the Dajjal during the time of the Prophet ﷺ.

In the heart of Medina, a young boy named Ibn Sayyad began exhibiting behaviors that defied explanation. He claimed to see visions of a throne over the water and possessed knowledge he shouldn't have known. The rumors spread like wildfire: could this be the Dajjal, the False Messiah? Even the Prophet ﷺ took notice, leading to a series of confrontations that left the Sahabah in awe and confusion. But the mystery didn't end there. After later claiming to embrace Islam, Ibn Sayyad ...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Omar Suleiman

Topics covered

• Dajjal
• Islamic eschatology
• Prophet Muhammad
• Medina
• Sahabah
• visions

Keywords

• Dajjal
• Ibn Sayyad
• Prophet Muhammad
• visions
• Islam
• Sahabah
• False Messiah

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yaqeen Institute

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