prophethood, that he was the awaited Messiah, and that Jesus was not alive in heaven—along with other false claims. He gained followers and supporters, and many scholars rose to refute him, demonstrating that he was one of the impostors.

These liars will continue to appear one after another until the last of them, the one-eyed Dajjal, emerges. Imam Ahmad narrated from Samura ibn Jundab (may Allah be pleased with him) that, in his sermon on the day the sun was eclipsed during his lifetime, the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said: “By Allah, the Hour will not come until thirty liars have emerged, the last of whom will be the one-eyed liar.” (1)

Among these liars will be four women. Imam Ahmad narrated from Hudhayfa (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet of Allah (may Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said: “Among my nation there will be twenty-seven liars and impostors, including four women. I am the Seal of the Prophets; there is no prophet after me.” (2)

8 — The Spread of Security:

Abū Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said: “The Hour will not come until a rider can travel between Iraq and Mecca fearing nothing but losing his way.” (3)