the sufyani will emerge from syria, and he will cause great fitnah (turmoil)." (sunan abu dawood) he is described as a tyrannical ruler who will rise from syria during the end times, causing great chaos and conflict before being confronted by the mahdi. hadiths describe the sufyani as a harsh, oppressive leader from the region, often associated with the area around damascus, who will lead an army against the mahdi and the forces of islam.
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