Is Dajjal the same as Sufyani? (question)

Across major branches of Islam, Dajjal and Sufyani seem to be among sighted indications that augur the beginning of reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a). In both Sunni and Shia sources, these two End-Times individuals are often so closely characterized that some believe them to be almost twins or one. A religiously corrupt and the purveyor of wicked deeds, as noted in Shia sources for Sufyani, while, the same account refers to Dajjal according to Sunni sources.

Is Dajjal the same as Sufyani?
Upper entry	Mahdism / Preconditions for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a) / Signs for Imam Mahdi's reappearance / Insurgency of Sufyani
Main entry	Differences between Dajjal and Sufyani
Number of answers	Four

For some, however, Dajjal and Sufyani are notorious for two reasons; Dajjal practices deception and gratifies ego-driven temptations. Sufyani is the supposed manifest of uncertainties and anxieties in Muslim communities.

In hadiths

Dajjal and Sufyani stand out as two independent developments that mainly pursue war with Islam. Shia and Sunni have cited equally evil qualities for both of them which gives the impression that they are one. In fact, Dajjal and Sufyani share one goal but live in two bodies. However, the narrative that these two individuals are identical can be disputed from two perspectives:

1. Without interpretation or embellishment, these individuals carry two eschatological names each unique to itself. If they were supposed to be one, there would have been equally solid references in hadiths or elsewhere.
2. Even if embellishments are to be dismissed, it would still be possible to differentiate between the two..

Differences between Dajjal and Sufyani

There are fairly meaningful differences between the two as observed by hadiths. Those include:

1. Dajjal's life is suggested to be a relatively long period.. Particularly among Sunnis, Dajjal is known to have lived since Prophet Muhammad (s).. On the exact opposite, Sufyani is quoted to live a rather short life.
2. Dajjal is descended from Saed, while Sufyani is from Uthman b. Anbasa..
3. Sufyani's bloodline reaches to Khalid Ibn Yazid Mu'awiyah, sons of Abu Sufyan. But Dajjal's origins remain uncited..
4. Dajjal declares himself a God. But no such intention is noticed for Sufyani..
5. Allegedly, there are no traceable mentions that would hint at Sufyani's Kufr, though nothing proves otherwise. However, Dajjal is commonly known to be a Kafir.
6. Dajjal's domain would stretch across the world except for Mecca and Medina. This shows that his region of control is more expanded than that of Sufyani's.
7. Sufyani has no unusual facial deformities, like scars, except for being ugly and infuriated. Dajjal is reported to be squint eyed. .
8. As leaders, Dajjal's forces organize covert anti-revolutionary divisions, but those of Sufyani's are overt ones..
9. Sufyani is said to take on massive plundering campaigns. Under his rule, Sufyani would attack a substantial swathe of land on earth whereas Dajjal's intentions are seen as more associated with propelling deceptions, falsifications, and distortions, rather than military dominance. .
10. Sufyani is believed to hold ideas similar to that of Nasibis. Dajjal's religious ties are uncited..
11. During pre-Islam era, the idea of Dajjal, not Sufyani, was discussed in sacred writings of other religions. Therefore, Dajjal and Sufyani cannot represent a singular form of living..

As evidenced by hadiths, Dajjal and Sufyani are two independent individuals with a joint plan of action, literally discernible and not figurative or shrouded under myths.