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How can one reconcile the death of the disbelievers by the breath of Jesus (peace be upon him), the conversion of many Christians to Islam, and the rejection of his call by others? And how can the Dajjal offer advice to the Companions? And what is the land where destruction will occur, and who are the people who will be punished by transformation, swallowing by the earth, and stoning?

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First: The disbeliever will die by the breath of Jesus (peace be upon him) only at the time of his descent. This is an honor bestowed upon him and a divine support. The evidence for this is that the Dajjal will not die merely by smelling his breath; rather, Jesus will kill him with his spear. Similarly, Jesus and his people sought refuge on Mount Tur after the emergence of Gog and Magog. If Jesus's breath were to kill disbelievers at all times, there would have been no need for that.

Second: The Dajjal's statement in the Hadith of Al-Jassasah: "Indeed, that is better for them if they obey him," does not mean that he advised them. Rather, he was informing them about the state of the Arabs. And sometimes a liar speaks the truth, so not everything the Dajjal says is a lie, just as in the hadith of Satan with Abu Hurairah.

Third: Signs of the Hour, such as an increase in earthquakes, sinkholes, and transformations, do occur. However, this does not mean the destruction of the earth before the Hour begins. Rather, the appearance of these signs in parts of the earth is an indication of the Hour's proximity.

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