Is Dhul Qarnayn, Alexander the Great? Reflecting on Muhammad Rāghib al–Ṭabbākh�s contribution on a translated manuscript discovered in Timbuktu on Dul Qarnayn

A newly digitized and translated manuscript from Timbuktu, 'Qissat Dhul Qarnayn,' has reignited scholarly debate on the identity of Dhul Qarnayn, a figure revered across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The study compares this manuscript with Muhammad Rāghib al-Ṭabbākh's 1949 work, which synthesized diverse scholarly views linking Dhul Qarnayn to Alexander the Great. By integrating textual analysis with historical and theological perspectives, the research sheds light on the figure's significance in apocalyptic literature and Quranic exegesis, while also highlighting Timbuktu's role as a repository of intellectual heritage. This interdisciplinary approach bridges archaeology, history, and religious studies, offering new insights into ancient civilizational exchanges.

Sukdaven, M., & Ahmed, S. (2017). Is Dhul Qarnayn, Alexander the Great? Reflecting on Muhammad Rāghib al–Ṭabbākh�s contribution on a translated manuscript discovered in Timbuktu on Dul Qarnayn. Verbum et Ecclesia, 38(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v38i1.1696