In my opinion Dhul Qarnayn is none other than great king “Shi Huang” of China.
He has built a wall in the north of China and united it into a kingdom (by travelling west coast ie Thailand/Burma and east coast of China and uniting it into one empire). Wiki says:- In 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. (It means there were no earlier fortifications.)
Qin Shi Huang, born Ying Zheng or Zhao Zheng, was the founder of the Qin dynasty and the first emperor of China. He is widely regarded as the first ever supreme leader of a unitary dynasty in Chinese history. -Source Wiki
Even Mongoles of Mongolia on north is still having similar name to Mongog as in Quran.
This also means there must be at least one Parable referring to India’s King too as these are stories of every just and wise human being born before him on whole of the earth.
It means through Quran Allah tried to correct the history of wise and just rulers too, which was distorted by unjust rulers after them. This way we can know correct history too.
There must be a story related to every region like Iran-Pakistan, India, Arab, Africa and Europe.
Excellent efforts. I wish people would start teaching the Quran in this way so that youngsters won’t run away from it, but instead consider it a guidance for their lifetime.
An excellent piece and a great motivation to stick to this surah and the meaning it carries in today's noisy world,it definitely provides a different perspective and motivation to read and understand this surah, jazak ALLAH kher brother
Which story from Surah Al-Kahf speaks to my most right now?
I'm in the Cave stage, needing courage to break free from others' expectations?
In this journey of life, I request you to create an opportunity for me to make way for migration or work in a service-based organization anywhere in the world. Please
SubhanAllah, I was searching for a short Tafseer of Surah Kahaf today, and this article came up in my feed. That's how the universe works.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.
Thank you so much for your kind words - and yes - totally agree, everything is made apparent whenever it is required - divine timing at play :)
In my opinion Dhul Qarnayn is none other than great king “Shi Huang” of China.
He has built a wall in the north of China and united it into a kingdom (by travelling west coast ie Thailand/Burma and east coast of China and uniting it into one empire). Wiki says:- In 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. (It means there were no earlier fortifications.)
Qin Shi Huang, born Ying Zheng or Zhao Zheng, was the founder of the Qin dynasty and the first emperor of China. He is widely regarded as the first ever supreme leader of a unitary dynasty in Chinese history. -Source Wiki
Even Mongoles of Mongolia on north is still having similar name to Mongog as in Quran.
https://youtu.be/IGW8X6Jsx1Y?si=GxhIKsiWdJJ0oJrm
This also means there must be at least one Parable referring to India’s King too as these are stories of every just and wise human being born before him on whole of the earth.
It means through Quran Allah tried to correct the history of wise and just rulers too, which was distorted by unjust rulers after them. This way we can know correct history too.
There must be a story related to every region like Iran-Pakistan, India, Arab, Africa and Europe.
الله اكبر!
The depth of the Qur’an never fails to amaze me.
Truth too.
Excellent efforts. I wish people would start teaching the Quran in this way so that youngsters won’t run away from it, but instead consider it a guidance for their lifetime.
Correct. I agree with you.
An excellent piece and a great motivation to stick to this surah and the meaning it carries in today's noisy world,it definitely provides a different perspective and motivation to read and understand this surah, jazak ALLAH kher brother
With regards to your question that which stage we are right now. Seems like I am struggling with all four stages at the same time
lovely breakdown and perspective which i will inshallah be reflecting on as i now face my new post-grad journey. May Allah increase you in goodness :)
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Which story from Surah Al-Kahf speaks to my most right now?
I'm in the Cave stage, needing courage to break free from others' expectations?
In this journey of life, I request you to create an opportunity for me to make way for migration or work in a service-based organization anywhere in the world. Please
I read Surah Kahaf every Friday too but never thought it contained such profound lessons for us today. Thanks a lot
I think i'm In the Gardens stage, learning how to use your gifts for service rather than just success.
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