Is Alexander the Great Dhul Qarnayn?

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Thank you for your question! There is no consensus as to the identity of Dhul-Qarnayn. Sayyid Imam Abul-Fath ad-Daylami related in his Al-Burhaan that Imam 'Ali, upon him be peace, said that Dhul-Qarnayn was not a Prophet but rather a righteous man who loved Allah and who was loved by Allah. In the same source, the Commander of Believers, upon him be peace, is related to have said that this righteous man is said to be named Dhul-Qarnayn (tr. The Possessor of two 'crowns') because when he attempted to call the people to guidance, they struck him on two sides of his 'crown,' or head.

Sayyid Imam al-Murtaza b. Yahya, upon him be peace, said that Dhul-Qarnayn was a 'righteous slave' of Allah from Byzantine (ar-Rum) named Alexander. However, this is not sufficient evidence to say that he was Alexander the Great.

And Allah knows best!

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