Ad-Dajjal was mentioned in the presence of the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah is not hidden from you; He is not one-eyed," and pointed with his hand towards his eye, adding, "While Al-Masih Ad- Dajjal is blind in the right eye and his eye looks like a protruding grape."
Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)
Sahih al-Bukhari 7407
Hadith Text
Ad-Dajjal was mentioned in the presence of the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah is not hidden from you; He is not one-eyed," and pointed with his hand towards his eye, adding, "While Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal is blind in the right eye and his eye looks like a protruding grape."
Commentary on Divine Perfection
The Prophet (ﷺ) immediately contrasted the false messiah's defect with Allah's perfection, affirming that Allah is not one-eyed nor deficient in any attribute. This establishes the fundamental Islamic doctrine that Allah is free from all imperfections (tanzīh) that characterize creation.
Significance of the One-Eyed Description
Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal's blindness in the right eye symbolizes his spiritual blindness and deviation from truth. The right side typically represents goodness and truth in Islamic tradition, thus his right eye's blindness indicates his complete departure from divine guidance. The comparison to a "protruding grape" emphasizes the grotesque and unnatural nature of his appearance.
Theological Implications
This hadith serves as a powerful reminder of Allah's absolute perfection versus the created world's limitations. It reinforces Tawheed by distinguishing the Creator from His creation and warns believers against being deceived by false claimants to divinity, who inevitably bear marks of imperfection.
Practical Guidance
Muslims are taught to recognize Ad-Dajjal by this distinct physical characteristic, protecting them from his fitnah (trial). The Prophet's detailed description provides a clear identifier that cannot be counterfeited, serving as divine mercy for the believers in the end times.