Page 188 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF

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hrough the words "Yajuj" and "Majuj," thought to have been in-
troduced into Arabic from another language, we learn of a
T T people who are causing corruption in the land. Interpretations
by scholars indicate that these people are one or more nations who were
oppressing, abusing, and ill-treating the people of that area.
Due to this corruption, the people in trouble seek Dhu’l-Qarnayn’s
(as) help and offer to pay him a tax in return. From this, we understand
that he does not represent a single person; rather, he rules a nation and
commands an army, just like Prophet Sulayman (as).
From the previous verses, we understand that he had a team of lin-
guists with him. However, this verse also indicates that he must have
had teams of construction experts and civil engineers as well. From the
people’s request, we can deduce that Dhu’l-Qarnayn (as) is interested
in, and knowledgeable about, construction and civil engineering. He
might even have been renowned for his expertise in these fields and
helping other nations when they ask for it. All of these factors demon-
strate the size and power of his nation.
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