Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Time to connect with Al Kahf. A gentle reminder to recite whole or part of Al Kahf on this blessed day.
Today's Ayah No 83 marks the beginning of penultimate Rukuh and Story of Zulqarnain. Just to recap, this is fourth major story of Al Kahf. Idolators of Mecca asked four questions from Rasool Allah (SAW) once tipped off by Jews (source of mischief on earth to date) of Medina. Guided by religious teachings, Jew tribes had relocated themselves around Medina. They threw their best punches through Meccans to satisfy their curiosity whether it was The Prophet for whom they had been waiting all this time or else. Questions they asked were about Rooh, Men of Cave (Kahf Boys), Khizar AS and Zulqarnain. Except Rooh, rest three were answered in Al Kahf. Answer to Rooh was given in Surah Isra (17), Ayah 85. For this connection (answer about Rooh), it is advisable to explore Al Isra (17) & Al Kahf (18) in tandem for better understanding.
Having answered all their questions, Allah swt said in Quran that they (Jews) recognised Rasool Allah SAW like their sons. But they wouldn't accept it because they had settled around Medina in hope to have one out of them (Bani Israel) to be honored with ultimate Prophethood. Their wish didn't come true. It was too hard on their egos to submit to a Prophet from Bani Ismail.
Since the scribe had been writing extensively on Zulaarnain in the past, any reader who wishes to familiarise with his background, please click on the link below:
Please note that above blog entry on Hazrat Zulqarnain is based on past research and should not be taken as final. There is much more to him and his story which we shall explore in due course Insha Allah.
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