🕵️‍♂️ Dajjal on the Throne of Solomon: A Subtle Revelation in Surah Ṣād

📖 Introduction

In Islamic eschatology, some argue that Dajjal, the great deceiver of the end times, is not mentioned explicitly in the Qur’an.

Yet, a closer look at Surah Ṣād (38:34–35) uncovers a symbolic but profound clue—a body placed on the throne of Prophet Solomon (Sulayman عليه السلام).

Some scholars view this as a foreshadowing of Dajjal himself—the impostor king awaited by many in the Jewish tradition as the Messiah ben David.

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📜 The Qur’anic Verses

“And We certainly tested Solomon, and placed upon his throne a body; then he turned in repentance (to Allah).”

He said, ‘My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom that will never be possessed by anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower.’” (38:34–35)

🔑 The word jasad (جَسَدًا) means a body without a soul—an artificial or hollow form.

Classical scholars debated whether this was Solomon’s child or a devil, but modern eschatologists interpret it as a symbolic appearance of Dajjal.

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👤 Dajjal as the “Body” on the Throne

1️⃣ A False Usurper

The jasad represents something incomplete, mimicking the form of true kingship but lacking the spirit of divine authority.

This aligns with hadith descriptions of Dajjal as:

• An imitator of the prophets

• A miracle-forger

• A false god-claimant

Placed on Solomon’s throne, it is as though Dajjal posed as the rightful ruler—but was in reality, the ultimate fraud.

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2️⃣ Solomon’s Strategic Prayer

After seeing this, Solomon prayed:

“Grant me a kingdom that will never be possessed by anyone after me.”

⚠️ Why ask for a kingdom that cannot be duplicated?

Because he had just witnessed a terrifying imitation—an impostor who nearly seized his throne.

This was not an ordinary political loss, but a prophetic preview of the end-times deception.

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👑 Dajjal & the “Son of David” Concept

🕍 1. The Jewish Messianic Expectation

Jewish tradition speaks of Messiah ben David, a king who will:

• Restore Israel’s kingdom

• Rule the entire world

• Rebuild the Temple of Solomon

However, Islam teaches that the true Messiah is Jesus (ʿĪsā عليه السلام)—not the political “Son of David” awaited by many Jews today.

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❌ 2. The False Messiah

Hadiths describe Dajjal as al-Masīḥ ad-Dajjāl—the False Messiah—because he will claim to be the promised savior.

This makes it highly probable that the political Messiah awaited by many Jews is Dajjal himself.

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📚 Perspectives from Islamic Scholarship

Classical Tafsīr:

• al-Ṭabarī & al-Qurṭubī: Jasad was either Solomon’s son or a jinn impersonator.

Modern Eschatology:

• Sheikh Imran N. Hosein: Jasad symbolizes Dajjal’s early manifestation—a rehearsal of the final deception in the end times.

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🧩 Conclusion: The Qur’an’s Hidden Warning

Surah Ṣād 38:34–35 is not merely a story of Solomon’s trial—it is a layered allegory pointing to Dajjal as:

• An imitator of divine kingship

• A symbol of end-time deception

• A prophetic warning hidden in symbolic language

📢 The Qur’an does mention Dajjal—but in a veiled form, shown to Solomon and rejected through his prayer.

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“Indeed, this is a reminder; so whoever wills—let him take a path to his Lord.” (76:29)

— Azahari Hassim

Founder, The World of Abrahamic Theology