Polemik Hadis Al-Fitan Wa Al-Malāḥim: Tinjauan Terhadap Hadis Ibn Ṣayyād
The Polemics of the Hadiths on al-Fitan and al-Malāḥim: A Study of the Hadith of Ibn Ṣayyād
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https://doi.org/10.33102/johs.v11i1.446Keywords:
al-Fitan wa al-Malahim, Ibn Sayyad, Islamic Eschatology.Abstract
This study examines the controversy surrounding the hadiths of al-Fitan and al-Malāḥim through an analysis of the narratives concerning the identity of the enigmatic figure Ibn Ṣayyād, whose status has been the subject of scholarly debate in the Islamic tradition since the time of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ. Employing a qualitative research design based on document analysis, the study compiles the relevant hadiths from the major hadith collections and critically examines the interpretations and commentaries of both classical and contemporary scholars. The findings demonstrate that scholarly discussions on the identity of Ibn Ṣayyād have developed into two principal positions. The first identifies him as the true Dajjāl (Antichrist), while the second—representing the majority view—rejects this identification on the basis of their respective textual and theological arguments. The study concludes that this controversy remains an open scholarly discourse within the sphere of ijtihād, where no definitive conclusion has been reached. As such, it serves as a model of Islamic scholarly engagement that acknowledges the limits of human cognition while respecting legitimate differences of scholarly opinion. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of cultivating spiritual awareness and recognizing humanity's absolute dependence upon Allah's power when addressing matters of eschatological uncertainty, particularly those related to al-Fitan and al-Malāḥim.
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