The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 305
9. GOG AND MAGOG. Yajuj [Gog] and Mājūj [Magog] are two peoples who have been mentioned in earlier scriptures. The reason why they are so called is that they make extensive use of. Ajij [fire], and would reign supreme on earth and dominate every height. At the same time, a great change will be ordained from heaven and will usher in days of peace and amity. [Lecture Sialkot, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 20, p. 211]. I have also proved that it is essential for the Promised. Messiah to appear at the time of Gog and Magog. Since. Ajij, from which the words Gog and Magog are derived, means 'fire', God Almighty has disclosed to me that Gog and Magog are a people who are greater experts in the use of fire than any other people. Their very names indicate that their ships, trains and machines will be run by fire. They will fight their battles with fire. They will excel all other people in harnessing fire to their service. . This is why they will be called Gog and Magog. These are the people of the West, as they are unique in their expertise in the use of fire. In Jewish scriptures too it was the people of Europe who were described as Gog and. Magog. Even the name of Moscow, which is the ancient capital of Russia, is mentioned. Thus it was preordained that the Promised Messiah would appear in the time of. Gog and Magog. [Ayyām-uş-Şulḥ, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 14, pp. 424-425]