Surah Kahf : 7+ Benefits of Reciting Kahf

January 31, 2016 Islamic Info 6,834 Views

Ever wondered why Prophet Muhammad (SAW) asked us to recite Surah Al-Kahf every Friday?

This Surah, one of the 114 in the Quran, contains four stories with profound morals. Let’s explore them and understand their messages for us:

1. The People of the Cave

Story Summary: A group of young men, living in a disbelieving town, decide to flee for the sake of Allah. They seek refuge in a cave where Allah bestows His mercy upon them and protects them from the sun. They wake up to find the entire village has become believers.

Moral: Trial of Faith

Connection to Dajjal: The Dajjal will challenge people’s faith, asking them to worship him instead of Allah. The story of the People of the Cave underscores the importance of steadfastness in faith and seeking refuge in Allah during trials.

2. The Owner of Two Gardens

Story Summary: A man blessed with two beautiful gardens forgets to thank Allah and doubts the afterlife. Consequently, his gardens are destroyed. He regrets, but it’s too late for his regret to benefit him.

Moral: Trial of Wealth

Connection to Dajjal: Dajjal will tempt people with wealth and material blessings, testing their gratitude and faith. The story highlights the transient nature of worldly possessions and the importance of gratitude and belief in the afterlife.

3. Musa (AS) and Khidr (AS)

Story Summary: Musa (AS) believes he is the most knowledgeable until Allah informs him of Khidr (AS), who possesses greater knowledge. Musa (AS) travels to learn from Khidr (AS), understanding that divine wisdom can be hidden in events that seem adverse.

Moral: Trial of Knowledge

Connection to Dajjal: Dajjal will mislead people with false knowledge and information. The story emphasizes humility in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding that Allah’s wisdom transcends human understanding.

4. Dhul-Qarnayn

Story Summary: Dhul-Qarnayn, a powerful and knowledgeable king, travels the world aiding people and spreading goodness. He helps overcome the threat of Yajooj-Majooj by building a massive dam, even with the help of people he can’t understand.

Moral: Trial of Power

Connection to Dajjal: Dajjal will exert control over large parts of the earth, testing people’s response to power and authority. The story of Dhul-Qarnayn showcases the righteous use of power and the importance of justice and helping others.

Relationship between Surah Al-Kahf and the Dajjal

Surah Al-Kahf prepares believers to face the trials associated with Dajjal by highlighting similar trials faced by past believers. The Surah offers guidance on how to survive these trials:

1. Good Companionship:

Ayah 28 emphasizes surrounding oneself with pious company and avoiding those who are heedless of Allah.

2. Knowing the Truth of this World:

Ayah 45 likens the transient nature of the world to temporary rain, urging believers to recognize the temporary nature of worldly life.

3. Humbleness:

Ayah 69, through Musa’s (AS) humility in learning from Khidr (AS), stresses the importance of patience and humility in the face of divine wisdom.

4. Sincerity:

Ayah 110 calls for pure worship and sincerity towards Allah, avoiding any form of shirk (associating partners with Allah).

5. Calling to Allah:

Ayah 27 encourages believers to recite and teach the Quran, recognizing its unchangeable truth and seeking refuge in Allah alone.

These lessons collectively equip believers to resist the temptations and deceptions of the Dajjal by reinforcing faith, gratitude, humility, sincerity, and reliance on Allah.

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