Yajuj Majuj and meta science

The topic of Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog) is deeply rooted in Islamic eschatology, derived from the Qur’an and Hadith. They are mentioned in the Qur’an in the context of Dhul-Qarnayn, a righteous ruler who built a barrier to protect people from their corruption and havoc.

Ayah: 18:94-98
Arabic: قَالُوا يَا ذُو الْقَرْنَيْنِ إِنَّ يَأْجُوجَ وَمَأْجُوجَ مُفْسِدُونَ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَهَلْ نَجْعَلُ لَكَ خَرْجًا عَلَىٰ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَهُمْ سَدًّا
Translation: They said, “O Dhul-Qarnayn, indeed Gog and Magog are [great] corrupters in the land. So may we assign for you an expenditure that you might make between us and them a barrier?”

This narrative highlights their existence and the challenge they pose to humanity due to their corrupting influence. The Qur’an does not delve into the specifics of their nature or the exact timing of their emergence, focusing instead on the moral and spiritual lessons to be drawn from Dhul-Qarnayn’s story.

Regarding “meta science,” if you’re referring to the study of the structure, methods, and assumptions of science itself, it’s important to note that Islamic scholarship traditionally embraces knowledge and inquiry, encouraging Muslims to reflect on the signs of Allah in the universe. However, the discussion of Yajuj and Majuj in the context of meta science or attempting to interpret their existence through modern scientific theories is speculative and not directly addressed in classical Islamic texts.

Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and modern scholars such as Yusuf Al-Qaradawi have focused on the interpretations and implications of Qur’anic stories and Hadith narrations within their theological and moral frameworks, rather than speculative connections to contemporary scientific theories. The emphasis is on the lessons these stories impart regarding faith, morality, and the signs of the Last Day, rather than their literal manifestations in the modern world.

In summary, while Islamic texts affirm the existence of Yajuj and Majuj as part of the unseen world and eschatological signs, interpretations that attempt to link these concepts with “meta science” or specific scientific theories are speculative and not grounded in traditional Islamic scholarship