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The Story of Dhul Qarnayn

Part 1

Verse 18:83

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Harmony of the Verses

The Quraysh Question the Prophet (s.a.w.) about Dhū al-Qarnayn

The Secret of the Name Dhū al-Qarnayn

The Referent of the Pronoun “minhu”

The View of Some Commentators on the Identity of Dhū al-Qarnayn

Subtleties and Allusions

A Discussion of the Narrations

Verses 18:84-86

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Harmony of the Verses

God’s Establishing of Dhū al-Qarnayn

The All-Encompassing Establishment of Dhū al-Qarnayn

Dhū al-Qarnayn’s Possession of Every Kind of Means

Dhū al-Qarnayn’s Journey to the West

The Illusion of the Sun Sinking into the Sea

Punishment after the Completion of Proof, and the Call to the Faith

Choice, Not Delegation

Subtleties and Allusions

A Discussion of the Narrations

Verses 18:87-88

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Harmony of the Verses

The Worldly and Otherworldly Punishment of the Unbeliever, the Polytheist and the Oppressive Believer

Two Good Rewards for the People of Faith and Righteous Deeds

Subtleties and Allusions

A Discussion of the Narrations

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