According to search-discovered Islamic scholarship, Dhul Qarnayn, 'the possessor of two horns,' is a righteous and divinely empowered ruler whose story is narrated in Surah Al-Kahf of the Quran. Tafsir literature, including the works of Ibn Kathir, explains that he was granted extensive dominion and the means to achieve great feats. His journeys to the far east and west are depicted as missions to establish justice, rewarding the righteous and punishing the unjust. The pinnacle of his narrative is the construction of a mighty wall of iron and copper to protect a helpless people from the corruption of Gog and Magog. While his precise historical identity is a matter of scholarly debate, with candidates including Alexander the Great and Cyrus the Great, the Quranic account primarily emphasizes his exemplary leadership, unwavering faith, humility in power, and his role in eschatological events. His story serves as a profound lesson on just governance, the responsible use of God-given authority, and the ultimate return of all matters to Allah.