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Yajooj and Majooj, also known as Gog and Magog in Islam, are two powerful tribes said to be descendants of Prophet Adam (AS). Though human in origin, their legacy in Islamic end-times prophecy is one of destruction, chaos, and massive upheaval.
According to authentic Islamic sources, during the reign of Zul-Qarnayn, Yajooj and Majooj caused widespread corruption and bloodshed. To protect neighboring civilizations, Zul-Qarnayn constructed a massive iron and copper barrier, often referred to as the Wall of Gog and Magog, to contain them.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) foretold that in the end times, Yajooj and Majooj will eventually break free. This event will occur after the return of Prophet Esa (AS)—Jesus in Islamic belief—marking a major sign of the Day of Judgment.
When released, Yajooj and Majooj will flood across the Earth, spreading destruction and chaos. They will surround Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem), laying siege to Esa the Messiah (AS) and his followers. This time will bring great hardship and tribulation for the Muslim Ummah.
Ultimately, their end will come through a divine act. Allah will send a worm or creature that will infect their necks, leading to their simultaneous death and the salvation of the believers.
“Yajooj Majooj” translates to “Gogon and Magog” in English.
Hadith About Yajooj Majooj:
Quran Says About Yajooj Majooj:
Zul Qarnayn:
King ZulQarnayn was a devout and moral man. However, the consensus amongst experts is that he wasn’t a prophet. He was given the moniker ZulQarnayn due to his adventures to the east and west, where the horn of Shaytaan is said to appear and disappear at different times.
Despite widespread belief to the contrary, he was not Alexander the Great of Macedon.
At roughly two thousand years following Zulqarnayn’s time, Alexander’s era is dated as non-Christian and non-believing. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing.
Imprisoned Behind The Wall Yajooj And Majooj :
King Zulqarnain predicted that the wall that held Yajooj and Majooj
in captivity would crumble when the Day of Judgment arrived.
If Allah Subhan-O-Ta’ala wants it, then it will happen.
My Lord has shown mercy by allowing me to cross this,
but when His Promise is fulfilled, He will smash it to the ground.
And the Promise of my Lord is ever true” (Al-Kahf)
Hazrat Essa (AS), Yajooj Majooj break wall:
Since the wall was first constructed, Yajooj Majooj has been striving to breach it.
One day, however, during Hazrat Essa’s (AS) rule, a leader would emerge from
the Yajooj and Majooj tribes who will be strong enough to storm the citadel.
At that point, Yajooj and Majooj would reassert their full strength and pose a grave threat to humanity.
At The End Allah Taala Send Help Yet Again:
If they ever made it to Earth, everything would be in disarray.
The lack of food and water, along with the violence of these tribes, would result in the deaths of millions.
Until Allah Subhan-O-Taala heard the prayers of Hazrat Essa (AS) and his disciples.
If the Yajooj Majooj didn’t restore peace, he’d send a swarm of insects to wipe them off.
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