088. The Arrogant Dajjal

 "... is finalized so the Quran the book we're going to look at tonight was created. This book that I have in my hands right here is from Uthman that's what every Muslim will tell you, and then when he is killed Ali takes over and he only lasts about 5 years before he is defeated..."

Daily Reflection, "Arrogant Islamic Claims HUMBLED by History: Dr. Jay Smith EXPOSES Foundations", Youtube, June 20 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk0cum0JJWI&t=32s

Bible described historical events. But Bible is not a history book. Bible is a book of faith, morality, providence, prophecy, miracles.

Historical events that serve the narratives of the bible. 

For example: King Josiah of Judah is killed by the Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt in the Battle of Megiddo around 609 BCE. In the Bible, it is how the death of King Josiah in the hands of the Pharaoh. Why the Pharaoh invaded the land of Judah. Why and what is the purpose that he invaded the land of Judah? 

[ Bible menerangkan peristiwa sejarah. Tetapi Bible bukanlah buku sejarah. Alkitab adalah kitab mengenai sifat iman, moral, penghematan, kerasulan, mukjizat.

Peristiwa sejarah yang menyajikan naratif bible.

Contohnya: Raja Yosia dari Yehuda telah dibunuh oleh Firaun Nekho II dari Mesir dalam Pertempuran Megido sekitar 609 BCE. Dalam Alkitab, ia hanya memberitakan kematian Raja Yosia di tangan Firaun. Mengapa Firaun menyerang tanah Yehuda. Mengapa dan apakah tujuan dia menyerang tanah Yehuda? 

Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt invaded Judah primarily to support the Assyrian Empire against the rising power of the Babylonians. During the late 7th century BCE, the geopolitical landscape in the region was shifting, with the Assyrians in decline and the Babylonians gaining strength.

When King Josiah of Judah attempted to intervene in this conflict by opposing Necho's forces at Megiddo, Necho claimed that he was on a mission from God to assist the Assyrians. Despite Josiah's efforts to stop him, Necho engaged in battle with Josiah's forces, resulting in Josiah's death. This invasion was part of a larger struggle for power in the region, as various kingdoms vied for control amid the decline of Assyria and the rise of Babylon.

--- the Bible didn't say about it because it is not important. What is important is the King Josiah's Death. If Bible is a historical book, will would be recording of more than 100s of books, that is opposed to the Old Testament [ 39 books ] and the New Testament [ 27 books ] that not included Apocrypha, the Book of Enoch or the Gospel of Mary. 

[ Apabila Raja Yosia dari Yehuda cuba campur tangan dalam konflik ini dengan menentang tentera Nekho di Megido, Nekho mendakwa bahawa dia sedang dalam misi daripada Tuhan untuk membantu orang Asyur. Walaupun Yosia berusaha untuk menghalangnya, Nekho terlibat dalam pertempuran dengan pasukan Yosia, yang mengakibatkan kematian Yosia. Pencerobohan ini adalah sebahagian daripada perebutan kuasa yang lebih besar di rantau ini, kerana pelbagai kerajaan bersaing untuk menguasai di tengah-tengah kemerosotan Assyria dan kebangkitan Babylon.

--- Bible tidak mengatakan mengenainya kerana ia tidak penting. Apa yang penting ialah Kematian Raja Yosia. Jika Bible adalah buku sejarah, akan menjadi rakaman lebih daripada 100-an buku, yang bertentangan dengan Old Testament[ 39 buku ] dan New Testament [ 27 buku ] yang tidak termasuk Apokrifa, Kitab Henokh atau Injil Maria.

Is Quran a historical text, that is also the final revelation? 

Yes it is. From the Finality of Prophethood to RESPECT FOR PREVIOUS SCRIPTURES [ other holy books ] . Therefore, Quran is a historical text for the Muslims who do not question. This includes the incidence of Isra and Mi'raj and Muhamad's strange encounters with Al-Zutts.

[ Adakah Quran teks sejarah, itu juga wahyu terakhir?

Ya betul. Dari Kesudahan kenabian hingga MENGHORMATI AYAT-AYAT SEBELUMNYA [ buku-buku suci yang lain daripada Quran ]. Oleh itu, Al-Quran adalah teks sejarah bagi umat Islam yang tidak BOLEH mempersoalkannya. Ini termasuk kejadian Isra dan Mi'raj dan pertemuan pelik Muhamad dengan Al-Zutts.

ISRA Academy, "Isra and Miraj: The Incredible Journey Explained!" Youtube, Jan 21 2025, https://youtu.be/6Y_l8F94XNc

context:
In this video, theologian Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin delve into one of the most extraordinary events in Islamic history: the Isra and Miraj. Was Miraj a form of space travel? Was it a physical journey, a spiritual one, or both? Can modern science offer any insights into this miraculous event? Beyond these questions, we explore the spiritual significance of the Miraj and the timeless lessons it holds for Muslims. Join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the deeper meanings and the mysteries surrounding this miraculous night.

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The term "Miraj" in the context of optical illusions refers to a phenomenon that occurs when atmospheric conditions cause the appearance of distant objects to be distorted or displaced. This is often seen in desert environments or over hot surfaces, where the bending of light rays creates the illusion of water or objects that are not actually present.

Key Features of Miraj (Optical Illusion):

    Types of Mirages:
        Inferior Mirage: This is the most common type, where the ground appears to be wet or reflective, creating the illusion of water. It occurs when the ground is very hot, causing the air just above it to heat up and refract light.

        Superior Mirage: This type occurs when the air is colder near the ground and warmer above it, causing objects to appear higher than they actually are. This can result in the appearance of objects that are beyond the horizon. ]

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Dalam video ini, ahli teologi Dr Omer Atilla Ergi dan Dr Zuleyha Keskin menyelidiki salah satu peristiwa paling luar biasa dalam sejarah Islam: Isra dan Miraj. Adakah Miraj satu bentuk perjalanan angkasa lepas? Adakah perjalanan fizikal, rohani, atau kedua-duanya? Bolehkah sains moden menawarkan sebarang pandangan tentang peristiwa ajaib ini? Di sebalik persoalan ini, kami meneroka kepentingan rohani Miraj dan pelajaran abadi yang dipegangnya untuk umat Islam. Sertai kami dalam perjalanan yang mencerahkan ini sambil kami mendedahkan makna yang lebih mendalam dan misteri yang menyelubungi malam yang ajaib ini.

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Istilah "Miraj" dalam konteks ilusi optik merujuk kepada fenomena yang berlaku apabila keadaan atmosfera menyebabkan rupa objek jauh terherot atau tersesar. Ini sering dilihat di persekitaran padang pasir atau di atas permukaan panas, di mana lenturan sinaran cahaya mencipta ilusi air atau objek yang sebenarnya tidak ada.

Ciri-ciri Utama Miraj (Ilusi Optik): 

Jenis-jenis Mirage: 
Inferior Mirage: Ini adalah jenis yang paling biasa, di mana tanah kelihatan basah atau memantul, mencipta ilusi air. Ia berlaku apabila tanah sangat panas, menyebabkan udara di atasnya menjadi panas dan membiaskan cahaya. 

Superior Mirage: Jenis ini berlaku apabila udara lebih sejuk berhampiran tanah dan lebih panas di atasnya, menyebabkan objek kelihatan lebih tinggi daripada yang sebenarnya. Ini boleh mengakibatkan kemunculan objek yang berada di luar ufuk. ]

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Raymond Ibrahim, "Who 'RODE' Muhammad All Night Long — and Why?", Youtube, April 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFa8XuI4YTA

2022 article first mentioning this hadith: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/2022/0...
Muslim responses to this hadith typically go as follows: 

1) al-Zutt were Jinn, not humans; 

2) The hadith is referencing the "Night of the Jinn," when Muhammad reportedly preached the Koran to them; 

3) Abdullah bin Mas'ud is on record saying that he was not with Muhammad on the Night of the Jinn: therefore, the hadith is weak (????) and likely fabricated. 

As discussed in this video, however, the earliest sources all depict al-Zutt as humans, meaning the night in question had nothing to do with the Jinn, and therefore the testimony of Abdullah — a chief and trusted transmitter of hadith — remains valid (the one argument raised against this hadith, that Abdullah was not present during the Night of the Jinn, becomes a moot point).

[ Musnad Ahmad, "Musnad Ahmad, Section: Narrations from Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah Most High be pleased with him)", Sunnah2.com, https://sunnah2.com/262 ]

[ Tanggapan Muslim terhadap hadis ini biasanya seperti berikut:

1) al-Zutt adalah Jin, bukan manusia;

2) Hadis itu merujuk kepada "Malam Jin," apabila Muhammad dilaporkan menyampaikan Al-Quran kepada mereka;

3) Abdullah bin Mas'ud dalam rekod mengatakan bahawa dia tidak bersama Muhammad pada Malam Jin: oleh itu, hadis tersebut adalah dhaif (????) dan berkemungkinan palsu.

Seperti yang dibincangkan dalam video ini, bagaimanapun, sumber-sumber terawal semuanya menggambarkan al-Zutt sebagai manusia, bermakna malam yang dimaksudkan itu tidak ada kaitan dengan Jin, dan oleh itu kesaksian Abdullah — ketua dan penyampai hadith yang dipercayai — tetap sah (satu hujah yang ditimbulkan terhadap hadith ini, bahawa Abdullah tidak hadir pada Malam Jin, menjadi satu perkara yang boleh dipertikaikan).