Viral World Map on TikTok About the Location of Yajuj-Majuj, Who is the Figure of Scientist Al Idrisi?

Kapanlagi.com - The Muslim scientist, Muhammad Al Idrisi, or commonly known as Al Idrisi, is currently trending on social media due to the viral world map he created about the location of Yajuj-Majuj. Since childhood, Al Idrisi has been interested in earth science or geography. Therefore, he pursued his education in Cordoba, Spain.

In his efforts to create a world map, Al Idrisi traveled to various places, such as Africa, Asia Minor (Turkey), France, England, and especially Spain, which was then one of the centers of Islamic civilization. During his journey to various places, he collected data using various methods.

In addition to creating the World Map, Al Idrisi also created an encyclopedia about the geographical location of the map he made and an encyclopedia about medicinal literature based on his experiences traveling the world.

Summarized from britannica.com, on Wednesday (8/11/23), here is the complete biography of Al Idrisi and the story of Yajuj-Majuj that appeared on his world map.

1. The Figure of Al Idrisi, the Muslim Scientist who Invented the Round World Map

Portrait of Al Idrisi (Siente Marruecos)

Al Idrisi was a Muslim scientist who created the round world map or globe through various methods. It is mentioned in the book 'Trade, Travel, and Exploration in the Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia' (2010: 14) that Al Idrisi is one of the descendants of Prophet Muhammad.

Since childhood, Al Idrisi was interested in earth science or geography. This is what led him to travel to various places to gain experience and collect geographic data by exploring coastlines in various locations in Europe and Africa, as well as interacting with traders and foreigners to obtain information.

2. Achievements of Al Idrisi

Portrait of Al Idrisi (generasisalaf.wordpress.com)

Because of his adventures to various places in the world, Al Idrisi's name became increasingly popular among sailors and military planners in Europe. His abilities and popularity attracted the interest of King Ruggeru (Roger) of Sicily, Italy, to collaborate in creating a world map.

Before accepting the offer, Al Idrisi considered it first. Then, Al Idrisi accepted and agreed to the request with the condition that the Muslim heritage in Sicily before the reign of King Roger would not be erased.

In this collaboration offer, all of Al Idrisi's needs were provided by King Roger.

3. Works of Al Idrisi from World Maps to Encyclopedias

Portrait of the World Map Al Idrisi (Buyen Large/Getty Images)

Al Idrisi's efforts in creating world maps took up to 15 years to obtain accurate results. He employed various methods, such as studying the geographical notes of previous scientists, interacting with traders and foreigners, as well as utilizing personal information collected over the years.

In addition to successfully creating world maps, Al Idrisi also authored an encyclopedia titled The Book of Roger or Kitab Al Rujari as a form of tribute to King Roger. The book contains geographical locations, including detailed descriptions of land and sea areas.

Furthermore, he also wrote a book on medicinal literature based on his experiences traveling the world, titled Al Jami li Sifat Ashtat Al Nabatat.

4. The Existence of the Location of Gog and Magog in the World Map Al Idrisi

Portrait of Al Idrisi's World Map (1001inventions.com)

Summarized from TikTok account@biolivia.official, on Wednesday (8/11/23), the discovery of the location of Gog and Magog in the world map Al Idrisi caused a sensation on social media, especially TikTok.

In the northern part of the map, there is the location of Al wak-wak or the island of Sumatra. In terms of coordinates, Indonesia is located around the location of Al wak-wak. In addition, there is Ash-Shin or China, the Arabian Peninsula, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, and in the middle of these two seas, there is the Caspian Mountains.

It is suspected that the location of Gog and Magog is located in Georgia or between Armenia and Azerbaijan, where remains of walls made of iron and copper were found. In addition, there are stones shaped like walls.

5. The Story of the Emergence of Gog and Magog

Portrait of Gog and Magog (WordPress.com)

Summarized from Liputan6.com, on Wednesday (8/11/23), Gog and Magog are two nations that cause havoc on earth and take the wealth of the people in the hills during the reign of Zulkarnain. Gog and Magog live between two mountains and cannot understand the language or speech of others.

As the Day of Judgment approaches, Gog and Magog will emerge from the wall built by Zulkarnain, and this may be a bad sign. When they manage to come out of that wall, Gog and Magog will come out in large numbers. Everything they pass through will be destroyed, and every soul they see will be killed.

6. Why is Muhammad Al Idrisi's Globe Creation So Phenomenal in Europe?

During the centuries, the maps he created have become a reference for Western civilization, because at that time, no Western scholars were able to produce accurate world maps. Therefore, Al-Idrisi became an outstanding figure in Europe.

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