So (it was). And We knew all concerning him. (91)

Then he followed a road (92)

Till, when he came between the two mountains, he found upon their hither side a folk that scarce could understand a saying. (93)

They said: O Dhu'l-Qarneyn! Lo! Gog and Magog are spoiling the land. So may we pay thee tribute on condition that thou set a barrier between us and them? (94)

He said: That wherein my Lord hath established me is better (than your tribute). Do but help me with strength (of men), I will set between you and them a bank. (95)

Give me pieces of iron - till, when he had levelled up (the gap) between the cliffs, he said: Blow! - till, when he had made it a fire, he said: Bring me molten copper to pour thereon. (96)

And (Gog and Magog) were not able to surmount, nor could they pierce (it). (97)

He said: This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord cometh to pass, He will lay it low, for the promise of my Lord is true. (98)

And on that day we shall let some of them surge against others, and the Trumpet will be blown. Then We shall gather them together in one gathering. (99)

On that day we shall present hell to the disbelievers, plain to view, (100)