4 — The Quran did not mention the Dajjāl because he is beneath contempt. He claims lordship, though he is merely human, and his condition is utterly incompatible with the Lord’s majesty, grandeur, perfection, supreme greatness, and transcendence above all imperfection. His affair is therefore too contemptible and insignificant in Allah’s sight to be mentioned. Nevertheless, the prophets warned against him and explained his danger and trial. As stated earlier, every prophet warned his nation about him and cautioned them against his trial.

If it is objected that the Quran mentions Pharaoh, even though he claimed lordship and divinity, the response is that Pharaoh’s affair has passed and ended, and it was mentioned as a lesson for people and as a momentous event. The affair of the Dajjāl, however, will occur at the end of time, and his mention was omitted so that he himself would be a test. Moreover, the falsity of his claim to lordship is too obvious to require explanation: the Dajjāl is manifestly deficient and plainly reprehensible, and he is far too contemptible and insignificant for the station he claims. Allah therefore omitted mention of him because He knows that His believing servants will not be frightened by someone like him; rather, he will only increase them in faith and submission to Allah and His Messenger. Thus, the young man whom the Dajjāl kills will reply to him: “By Allah, I have never had clearer insight into you than I do today” (1).

Something may also be left unmentioned because it is obvious. During his final illness, the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, refrained from having a document written designating al-Siddīq, may Allah be pleased with him, as caliph because his succession was evident. This was due to the high esteem in which the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, held Abū Bakr. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, therefore said: “Allah and the believers will refuse anyone but Abū Bakr” (2).