How well do you know the story of Dhul-Qarnayn in the Quran?

• The Quran mentions a king named Dhul-Qarnayn who was given power and resources by Allah.
• Dhul-Qarnayn opened up countries and reached a place where the sun appeared to set behind people who had no shelter from it.
• The people in this area were either uncivilized or had a constant sun, and Dhul-Qarnayn warned them of punishment for wrongdoing.
• Dhul-Qarnayn then travelled towards the north and encountered a people who asked for his help against Gog and Magog, two powerful tribes.
• He asked them to help him by providing resources and used them to create a barrier that Gog and Magog could not penetrate.
• The story of Dhul-Qarnayn is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf in the Quran.
• Some interpretations suggest that the story was revealed in response to a request from the polytheists of Quraysh to the Jews of Yathrib to provide information about the Prophet Muhammad.
• The Jews asked for information about three things, including a man who had travelled to the ends of the earth.
• The Prophet initially struggled to provide answers but was eventually given guidance through the revelation of Surah Al-Kahf.
• There are variations in the details of the story among different interpretations and sources.

How well do you know the story of Dhul-Qarnayn? Test your knowledge of this fascinating tale from the Quran, which tells of a powerful king who travelled to the ends of the earth and encountered different civilizations along the way. Discover the details of his encounters, the challenges he faced, and the lessons we can learn from his journey. Take this quiz now and see how much you know!