What is the explanation of this Ayah " حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا بَلَغَ مَغۡرِبَ ٱلشَّمۡسِ وَجَدَهَا تَغۡرُبُ فِي عَيۡنٍ حَمِئَةٖ Until, when he reached the setting place of the sun, he found it setting in a spring of black muddy (or hot) water. " [18:86] ? Did this really happen literally or it simply appeared to him (Dhul Qarnain) so ?
Text Answer
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
He saw the sun as if it is setting in a spring of black muddy (or hot) water because of its reflection on the the ocean. And everyone in that position would witness it like that only and it would be a beautiful and amazing view. And Allah عز وجل knows best.