It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Before the emergence of the Dajjal, seventy-odd dajjals (liars and deceivers) will appear."
Imam Abu Ya'la narrated this hadith in his Musnad; criticism has been made of its narrator Layth bin Abi Sulaym on account of his memory. However, mention of the appearance of false dajjals near the Hour is also found in other sahih hadith, which support this meaning.
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب الفتوح / 4512
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف
Hadith Takhrij«حکم الحدیث المطالب العالیہ محققاً تنسیق د. سعد بن ناصر بن عبد العزيز الشَّثري- مکتبہ شاملہ :إسناده ضعيف » «أخرجه مسند أبي يعلى برقم: 4055، وأخرجه مصنف ابن أبي شيبة برقم: 38658»