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Surah Kahf
Surah Kahf
Surah Al-Kahf is the 18th chapter of the Holy Quran which comprises four impressive and
exciting Qurani stories. In addition, surah kahf has multiple rewards and benefits for recitation.
In fact, also very helpful against the persecution of Dajjal.
They escape themselves from the city and hide in a cave with a dog. Allah gives them to sleep
for over 300 hundred years until the entire city turns into believers. All the story is mentioned in
Surah Al-Kahf.
There are many important lessons attached to this story, and that’s why Allah has also revealed
this story in the Holy Quran.
Faith in the message Of Allah
Allah is the true companion
Its makes over belief strong on living after death
Allah is the only protector
Hazrat Musa (A.S) traveled day and night and find Hazrat Al-Khidr and request them to take
Hazrat Musa with them as a student. Hazrat Khidr agreed on terms that Hazrat Moses will keep
patience and don’t ask questions about any incident until explaining by Hazrat Al-Khidr.
First, they traveled through a beautiful boat but shockingly Hazrat Al-Khidar hit that boat with a
sharp object and make it defective. Hazrat Moses(A.S) couldn’t believe it. He asked Hazrat
Khidar(A.S) about this incident however Hazrat khaddar reminded Hazrat Moses(A.S) to keep
patience and remain silent too.
Second, Hazrat Khidar(A.S) killed an innocent young boy. Certainly, it was not something that
can be ignored by Hazrat Moses(A.S). Hazrat Khidr(A.S) reminds the promise once again and
Hazrat Moses(A.S) requested the last time that he will keep his patience now.
Last, they were into a village and asked for food and water however nobody helps them. Despite
such a bad attitude and ignorance, Hazrat Khidr built a wall that would nearly fell. Hazrat Moses
couldn’t keep its silence as Moses(A.S) was too much curious about all incidents.
Hazrat Khidr(A.S) refuses to take Hazrat Moses(A.S) with himself anymore however revealed
all the secrets behind every incident. Moreover, he explains that the beautiful boat belongs to
poor people. They also used to earn their livelihood from the boat too. Moreover, the king used
to take all beautiful boats in his possession forcefully.
Second, Hazrat Khidar(A.S) killed a boy as he was going to create problems for its pious parents
in the future. Allah wants to reward the parents with an obedient son.
Last, there was a treasure under the wall of two orphan children. Allah wants to save the treasure
for the children and that’s why Hazrat Khidar(A.S) repairs the wall.
“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?” (18:94)
Hazrat Dhul-Qar-nayn built a powerful wall of iron and closes Yajuj and Majuj in the
mountains.
Persecution Of Dajjal
Muslims will face horrible persecution Of Dajjal (Antichrist). There are many ahadees regarding
the Persecution Of Dajjal.
“One who memorized the first ten verses or ayyats of Surah Al Kahf will be secure against the
Dajjal.”
(Sahih Muslim)
Hazrat Ibn Mardwiyah Al Daiyaa (R.A) Said: “Whoever reads Surah al Kahf on Jummah, he is
immune for 8 days from all fitnah that will happen. When the Dajjal comes out, he will be
immune to him”
(Al Mukhtaar)
Recitation On Jummah
There are multiple rewards and benefits of recitation the Surah Kahf on the days of Jummah.
“Whoever reads Surah al Kahf upon the arrival of Jummah will have a light that will sparkle
from him starting with one Friday then onto the next.”
(Al-Jaami)
” It is related from Abu Saeed Al-Khudri (RA) who said: “Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the
night of Jummah (Friday), will have a light that will stretch between him and the Holy Kabaah”.
(Daarimi)
Conclusion
There are undoubtedly unnumerous rewards and Importance of Surah Al-Kahf. In fact, it
comprises four stories that explain different aspects of Wealth, power, knowledge, and faith.
Besides, there are meaningful lessons in these stories to understand the unique aspects of these
four important elements of our life. We must understand these lessons and follow the teachings
of Islam.
Above all, Surah Kahf has special rewards for recitation. Besides, it’s one of the most important
Surahs against the persecution Of Dajjal. Unquestionably, may Allah protect us against Dajjal
and From persecution Of Yajuj and Majuj mentioned in Surah Kahf.
References
https://alquranrecite.com/2020/07/17/importance-of-surah-al-kahf/