
The Construction of Dhul-Qarnayn’s Barrier
A wall raised between mountains with justice and divine guidance
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Dhul-Qarnayn was a righteous ruler to whom Allah granted power, resources, and knowledge of paths. He travelled west, east, and finally to a region between two mountains. Wherever he went, he established justice—protecting the oppressed and restraining the corrupt. For him, conquest was not about expanding territory, but about spreading monotheism and fairness. During one of his journeys, he reached a remote area where a new test and a great responsibility awaited him.
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