“Seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of Hell.” They said, “We seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of Hell.”
He said, “Seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave.” They said, “We seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave.” They said, “We seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave.”
He said, “Seek refuge in Allah from trials, both apparent and hidden.” They said, “We seek refuge in Allah from trials, both apparent and hidden.”
He said, “Seek refuge in Allah from the trial of the Dajjāl.” They said, “We seek refuge in Allah from the trial of the Dajjāl.” (1)
Second: Memorize ten verses from the beginning of Surah al-Kahf (The Cave), for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Whoever memorizes ten verses from the beginning of Surah al-Kahf will be protected from [the trial of] the Dajjāl.”
Reported by Muslim and others from Abū al-Dardāʾ (2).
Third: Keep away from him and do not expose yourself to him—unless you are certain that he will not harm you, given your trust in your Lord and your knowledge of the signs by which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) described him. For he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Whoever hears of the Dajjāl should keep away from him, for, by Allah, a man will come to him thinking himself a believer, only to follow him because of the doubts he arouses.”
Reported by Ahmad and others from ʿImrān ibn Husayn (3).