I've been reflecting on a powerful book I recently started reading—Dajjal: The Antichrist by Ahmed Thompson. Though written decades ago, its insights feel incredibly timely. In this short episode, I share some key passages and offer reflections on the growing influence of the Dajjalic, materialist system—what the author calls a system disconnected from spirit and anchored in illusion.



One theme that stood out to me is Thompson’s critique of modern psychiatry. He argues that the dominant, secular approach focuses too much on the mind—on intellect and surface symptoms—while ignoring the true seat of healing: the heart. From an Islamic perspective, healing starts at the spiritual level, and the Prophet ﷺ consistently made dua for the heart, not the intellect. Thompson invites us to return to a heart-centered approach, where stillness, remembrance of God, and spiritual purification are the foundation for real wellness.



We also touched on the illusion of the self—how modern psychology often reinforces the ego, while the traditional path aims to transcend it. True healing, in this view, comes not from treating symptoms with more imbalance, but from dismantling the false self and reconnecting with the Divine. This requires purification of the heart, remembrance of Allah, and companionship with people of spirit.



Ultimately, the Prophet's ﷺ way is presented not only as a moral guide but as a path to deep psychological and spiritual sanity. I hope this episode serves as a gentle reminder that the forms of religion must always be in service of the spirit.



00:00 | Introduction to the BookIntroducing Dajjal: The Antichrist by Ahmed Thompson and its relevance today.



00:53 | System of the AntichristExploring the emergence of a materialist, Dajjalic system warned about in prophetic traditions.



02:28 | Critique of Modern PsychiatryDiscussing how the modern medical model neglects the heart and focuses solely on the mind.



04:09 | Heart-Centered HealingThompson emphasizes spiritual healing through remembrance and the Quran.



05:52 | The Illusory Self and EgoAddressing the false self in modern psychology and the Islamic path of transcending the ego.



08:32 | Purification Through DhikrDescribing the role of dhikr in purifying the heart and returning to the essence of Islam.



10:20 | Beyond Conditioned ThinkingTrue knowledge comes when the mind is still and unshackled from societal programming.



11:20 | Following the Prophetic WayThe Prophet’s ﷺ life as a model for inner peace and deep sanity.



13:04 | The Spirit Over the FormConcluding with the importance of cultivating spirituality over mere religious form.