Today's Ayah No 88 marks the ending of Zulqarnain's first journey. He traveled through a portal to access a creature putting up near black hole. They had issues. Allah swt deputed Zulqarnain to decide upon the fate of this nation. And see how judiciously he (Zulqarnain) discharged his duty. In previous Ayah No 87, he made it clear that wrongdoers would be punished. In current Ayah No 88, he announces that those who believe and do good deeds should be rewarded. Both Ayahs talk about punishment and reward in both the worlds. One point that is repeated in Quran on several occasions that precondition to acceptance of good deeds is faith (Emaan) in Allah.
Note that the story of Zulqarnain is about establishing the writ of God on earth. This is not only the last story of Al Kahf but also a prelude to the very last story of this world. If Zulqarnain could travel between galaxies, Isa AS (Jesus Christ) on his return shall have similar powers because the same Gog and Mgog (mentioned in this story ahead) shall come down from the skies. Likewise, in order to take on Dajjal (who can time travel as is evident from Hadith), Isa AS might need no less powers. And what would be the objective of Isa AS? You guessed it, to establish the writ of God on earth. See how Al Kahf and its stories coincide with events of eschatology and now understand & strengthen faith why Aqa AS emphasised so much on connecting with Al Kahf towards the end of times.
May Allah swt keep us strong on Islam and take us back on Emaan. Ameen
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