Question
Who was Zul Qarnain who is mentioned in the Qur'aan? Was he a Nabi?
Answer
Zul Qarnain was a great Muslim king. He was a great Wali (Saint), not a Nabi. During his time, he ruled the entire known world. His precise historical era is not known. There are several theories, but there is no certitude regarding the historical facts.
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 12
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- 4
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