Kajian Hadis Maudhu'i tentang Dajjal Dan Relevansinya Terhadap Perkembangan Teknologi Modern

Abstract

This study is motivated by the large number of hadiths about Dajjal that are scattered across various hadith collections, yet they have not been systematically studied using a thematic (maudhu’i) approach nor connected to contemporary phenomena such as hoaxes and the development of digital technology. In addition, there are differences in interpretation between classical and contemporary scholars in understanding these hadiths, particularly between textual and contextual approaches.This research aims to examine the hadiths about Dajjal using a thematic (maudhu’i) approach, analyze the differences between classical and contemporary scholars’ perspectives, and explain their relevance to modern technological developments. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method with a library research approach. Data were obtained from Kutub al-Tis’ah, hadith commentaries (sharh), academic articles, and other relevant literature. The analysis was conducted by collecting and classifying hadiths based on themes such as the emergence of Dajjal, characteristics, trials (fitnah), followers, protection from his trials, and the end of Dajjal. The results show that classical scholars tend to understand the hadiths of Dajjal textually as real events that will occur at the end of time, while contemporary scholars, while accepting the literal meaning, also emphasize their moral and contextual significance. Furthermore, the concept of Dajjal’s trials is relevant to modern phenomena such as hoaxes, disinformation, digital propaganda, and Artificial Intelligence.