In which Surah of the Holy Quran the name of “Zulqarnain” is mentioned?
In which Surah of the Holy Quran the name of “Zulqarnain” is mentioned?
(A) Al-Maida
(B) Al-Mujadala
(C) Al-Kahaf
(D) Al-Tehreem
The name Zulqarnain (Dhu al-Qarnayn) occurs in Surah Al-Kahaf (Chapter 18) of the Holy Quran. The narrative begins at verse 83, where the Prophet Muhammad is asked about him, and continues until verse 101. It is the narrative of his journeys to the far west and the far east and the construction of the iron barrier to hold back Gog and Magog (Ya'juj and Ma'juj).