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The fourth and final story in Surah – Al Kahf tells of a remarkable man named Dhul ‘l-Qarnayn.

Allah Most High says:

إِنَّا مَكَّنَّا لَهُۥ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ مِن كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ سَبَبًۭا

We established his power in the land, and gave him the means to achieve everything [18:84]

He was a just and powerful ruler, blessed with strength, wisdom, and resources. He traveled across far lands, upholding justice and helping people in need.

He is best known for building a wall to hold back the people of Yajuj(Gog) and Majuj(Magog) who were causing havoc on the land.

قَالُوا۟ يَـٰذَا ٱلْقَرْنَيْنِ إِنَّ يَأْجُوجَ وَمَأْجُوجَ مُفْسِدُونَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَهَلْ نَجْعَلُ لَكَ خَرْجًا عَلَىٰٓ أَن تَجْعَلَ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَهُمْ سَدًّۭا

They said, ‘Dhu ‘l-Qarnayn, Gog and Magog are ruining this land. Will you build a barrier between them and us if we pay you a tribute?’ [18:94]

Muslims have long been intrigued by these events, sparking numerous discussions and theories about who Yajuj and Majuj were and where the wall might be.

Dhu ‘l-Qarnayn was honored in the Quran, ما شاء الله

Peace & blessings upon the Nabi of Allah.