Secrets of Surat Al-Kahf: Presented by M. Irshaad Sedick

Secrets of Surat
Al-Kahf
Presented by M. Irshaad Sedick
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Ever wondered why
Prophet Muhammad
asked us to recite Surat
Al-Kahf every Friday?
Ever wondered why
Prophet Muhammad
asked us to recite Surat
Al-Kahf every Friday?
Let’s find out today

inshaAllah...
Virtues of Surat Al-Kahf
Abu Darda' reported Allah's Messenger

(may peace be upon him) as saying: “If
anyone learns by heart the first ten
verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will
be protected from the Dajjal.
(Sahih Muslim)
Abu Darda' reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be

upon him) as saying: “If anyone learns by heart the first
ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected
from the Dajjal. (Sahih Muslim)
The Messenger of Allah said, "Whoever reads Suratul

Kahf on yaumul Jumuah, a light will shine for him
between the 2 Fridays (until the next Friday)”
Surat Kahf= 4 stories
People of the Cave

The owner of the

People of the Cave
2 gardens
The owner of the

People of the Cave Musa & Khidr
2 gardens
The owner of the

People of the Cave Musa & Khidr Dhul-Qarnayn
2 gardens
The owner of the

2 gardens
Summary: The
story of young men
who lived in a
disbelieving town,
so they decided to
migrate for the
sake of Allah and
run away.
-Allah rewards
them with mercy
in the cave and
protection from
the sun
- They woke up
and found the
entire village
believers.
The owner of the

2 gardens
Summary: Story of
Summary: The a man who Allah
story of young men blessed him with 2
who lived in a beautiful gardens,
disbelieving town, but the man forgot
so they decided to to thank the One
migrate for the who blessed him
sake of Allah and with everything and
run away. he even dared to
doubt Allah
-Allah rewards regarding the
them with mercy afterlife.
in the cave and
protection from - His garden
the sun was
- They woke up destroyed
and found the - He regretted at
entire village a time regret did
believers. not benefit him
The owner of the

2 gardens
Summary: Story of Summary: When

Summary: The a man who Allah Musa was asked:
story of young men blessed him with 2 “Who’s the most
who lived in a beautiful gardens, knowledgeable of
disbelieving town, but the man forgot the People of
so they decided to to thank the One Earth?” Musa said:
migrate for the who blessed him Me..., but Allah
sake of Allah and with everything and revealed to him
run away. he even dared to that there’s
doubt Allah someone who
-Allah rewards regarding the knows more than
them with mercy afterlife. him.
in the cave and Musa travelled to
protection from - His garden the man and
the sun was learnt how the
- They woke up destroyed Divine Wisdom can
and found the - He regretted at sometimes be
entire village a time regret did hidden in matters
believers. not benefit him which we perceive
as bad.
The owner of the

2 gardens
Summary: Story of Summary: When Summary: Story of

Summary: The a man who Allah Musa was asked: the great king that
story of young men blessed him with 2 “Who’s the most was given
who lived in a beautiful gardens, knowledgeable of knowledge and
disbelieving town, but the man forgot the People of power, and was
so they decided to to thank the One Earth?” Musa said: going around the
migrate for the who blessed him Me..., but Allah world, helping
sake of Allah and with everything and revealed to him people and
run away. he even dared to that there’s spreading all that’s
doubt Allah someone who good.
-Allah rewards regarding the knows more than - He was able to
them with mercy afterlife. him. overcome the
in the cave and Musa travelled to problem of Jooj-
protection from - His garden the man and ma- Jooj and build
the sun was learnt how the a massive dam
- They woke up destroyed Divine Wisdom can with the help of
and found the - He regretted at sometimes be people whom he
entire village a time regret did hidden in matters couldn’t even
believers. not benefit him which we perceive understand them.
as bad.
The owner of the

2 gardens

as bad.
Trial of Faith
The owner of the

2 gardens

as bad.
Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth

The owner of the

2 gardens

as bad.
Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth Trial of

Knowledge
The owner of the

2 gardens

as bad.
Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth Trial of Trial of Power

Knowledge
The owner of the

2 gardens
In the Middle of
Summary: Story of this Surat, Allah Summary: When Summary: Story of
Summary: The a man who Allah mentions Iblees as Musa was asked: the great king that
story of young men blessed him with 2 the one who stirs “Who’s the most was given
who lived in a beautiful gardens, these trials: knowledgeable of knowledge and
“Behold! We said to
the angels, "Bow
down to Adam":
They bowed down
except Iblis. He was
doubt Allah one of the Jinns, and
someone who good.
he broke the
Command of his Lord.
Will ye then take
him and his
progeny as
protectors rather
than Me? And they
are enemies to you!
Evil would be the
exchange for the
as bad.
wrong-doers!”
Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth Trial of Trial of Power

Knowledge
What’s the relationship between SuratAl-Kahf
and the Dajjal (Anti-Christ)?
Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

the 4 trials:

the 4 trials:

the 4 trials:
He’ll ask people to worship him and not Allah.

the 4 trials:
He’ll ask people to worship him and not Allah. Trial of Faith

the 4 trials:
He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial o

people with his wealth. W

the 4 trials:
He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial of

people with his wealth. Wealth

the 4 trials:

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he Trial o

gives them. Kn

the 4 trials:

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he Trial of

gives them. Knowledge

the 4 trials:


He’ll control huge parts of the Earth. Trial of


the 4 trials:


He’ll control huge parts of the Earth. Trial of Power

How to survive
these trials?
The answers are in Surat Al-
Kahf
How to survive Sincerity
these trials?
Kahf
these trials?
Kahf
Calling to
Allah
these trials?
Kahf
Remembering Calling to
the Hereafter Allah
Good How to Sincerity
companionship
survive these
trials?
Kahf
the Hereafter Allah
Knowing the
truth about
this World

companionship
survive these
trials?
Kahf
Rememberin Calling to
g the Allah
Hereafter
Knowing the
truth about Humbleness
this World

companionship
survive these
trials?
Kahf
the Hereafter Allah
Survival Kit
1: Good
companionship
“And keep thy soul content with those

who call on their Lord morning and
evening,seeking His Face; and let
not thine eyes pass beyond
them, seeking the pompand glitter
of this Life; no obey any whose
heart We have permitted to neglect
the remembrance of Us, one
who follows his own desires, whose
case has gone beyond all bounds.”
Survival Kit 2:
Knowing the Truth of this
World
“Set forth to them the similitude of

the life of this world: It is like
the rain which we send down from
the skies: the earth's vegetation
absorbs it, but soon it becomes
dry stubble, which the winds do
scatter: it is(only) Allah who prevails
over all things” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse
45)
Survival
Kit 3:
Humblene
ss
“Moses said: "Thou wilt find me, if

Allah so will, (truly) patient: nor
shall I disobey thee in
aught."” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse 69)
Survival
Kit 4:
Sincerit
y
“Say: "I am but a man like
yourselves, (but) the inspiration
has come to me, that your Allah is
one Allah. whoever expects to
meet his Lord, let him work
righteousness, and, in the
worship of his Lord, admit no one
as partner.” (Surat Al- Kahf, verse
110)
Survival
Kit 5:
Calling to
Allah
“And recite (and teach) what has

been revealed to thee of the
Book of thy Lord: none can change
His Words, and none wilt thou
find as a refuge other than
Him.” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse 27)
Survival Kit 6:
Remembering the
HereAfter
“ One Day We shall remove the mountains, and thou
wilt see the earth as a level stretch, and We shall
gather them, all together, nor shall We leave out any
one of them.
And they will be marshalled before thy Lord in ranks,
(with the announcement), "Now have ye come to Us
(bare) as We created you first: aye, ye thought We shall
not fulfil the appointment made to you to meet (Us)!":
And the Book (of Deeds) will be placed
(before you); and thou wilt see the sinful in great
terror because of what is (recorded) therein;
they will say, "Ah! woe to us! what a Book is this! It
leaves out nothing small or great, but takes account
thereof !" They will find all that they did, placed
before them: And not one will thy Lord treat with
STRUCTURE OF THE
SURAH
1 Khutba introduction
st
 Story of sleepers
 2nd Khutba
 Story of Gardens
 3rd Khutba
 Story of Musa and Khidr
 Story of Dhul Qarnayn and Yajuj and Majuj
 4th Khutba conclusion
EXPECTED THEMES OF
EARLY MAKKAN SURAHS
1. Pillars of imaan
2. Short sharp parables
3. Social reform
4. Hope for a persecuted
minority
5. Warning against
oppressors
6. Dawa methodology
REASONS FOR
REVELATION
Questions from the Jewish rabbis:
a) Young men fleeing tribulation
b) Man who moved around the world
c) The Ruh (answered in Surah Israa)
SECTION 1 : FIRST KHUTBAH
ِ
‫اب َولَ ْم يَ ْج َع ْل لَهُ ع َو ًجا‬‫ت‬ ِ
‫ْك‬‫ل‬ ‫ا‬ ِ
‫ه‬ ِ
‫د‬ ‫ب‬ ‫ع‬ ‫ى‬ ‫ل‬
َ ‫ع‬ ‫ل‬
َ ‫ز‬ ‫ن‬
ْ َ
‫أ‬ ‫ي‬ ِ
‫ذ‬ َّ
‫ل‬ ‫ا‬ ِ
‫ه‬ َّ
‫ل‬ ِ
‫ل‬ ‫د‬
ُ ‫م‬‫ْح‬‫ل‬ ‫ا‬
َ َ ْ َ ٰ َ َ َْ
1. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down upon His
Servant the Book and has not made therein any deviance.
‫ين‬ِ
‫ن‬ ‫م‬ِ‫ؤ‬ْ ‫ْم‬
‫ل‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ر‬ ِّ
‫ش‬ ‫ب‬ ‫ي‬‫و‬ ‫ه‬ ‫ن‬
ْ ‫د‬ُ ‫ل‬
َ ‫ن‬ ِ
‫م‬ ‫ا‬ ‫د‬
ً ‫ي‬ ِ
‫د‬ ‫ش‬
َ ‫ا‬ ‫س‬ْ
‫أ‬ ‫ب‬ ‫ر‬ ِ
‫ذ‬ ‫ن‬
ْ ‫ي‬ِ‫ل‬ ‫ا‬ ‫م‬ ‫ي‬
ِّ ‫ق‬
َ
َ ُ َ َُ َ ُ ْ ًََ ُ ً
‫َج ًرا َح َسنًا‬ ‫أ‬ ‫م‬ ‫ه‬َ‫ل‬ َّ
‫َن‬ ‫أ‬ ِ
‫ات‬ ‫ح‬ ِ
‫ال‬ ‫الص‬
َّ ‫ن‬
َ ‫و‬ ‫ل‬
ُ ‫م‬ ‫ع‬ ‫ي‬ ‫ين‬ ِ
‫ذ‬ َّ
‫ل‬ ‫ا‬
ْ ُْ َ ْ
َ ََ
2. [He has made it] straight, to warn of severe punishment
from Him and to give good tidings to the believers who do
righteous deeds that they will have a good reward
ِ ِ
‫ين فيه أَبَ ًدا‬ِ
‫ث‬ ِ
‫اك‬ ‫م‬
َ َ
3. In which they will remain forever
SECTION 1 : FIRST KHUTBAH
1. [All] praise is [due] to •The ending of Surah Israa
Allah, who has sent •Difference between Hamd
down upon His Servant and Shukr
the Book and has not •The opening verses are
made therein any about the Quran.
deviance. •It is described as being a
2. [He has made it] book that is:
straight, to warn of – Straight
severe punishment from – Unbending
Him and to give good – Guide
– Warn and give good news
tidings to the believers
•
who do righteous deeds Your compass in times of
that they will have a Fitna
good reward
3. In which they will
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Abu Darda' reported Allah's Messenger

Abu Darda' reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be

The Messenger of Allah said, "Whoever reads Suratul

People of the Cave

The owner of the

The owner of the

The owner of the

The owner of the

The owner of the

The owner of the

Summary: Story of Summary: When

The owner of the

Summary: Story of Summary: When Summary: Story of

The owner of the

Summary: Story of Summary: When Summary: Story of

The owner of the

Summary: Story of Summary: When Summary: Story of

Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth

The owner of the

Summary: Story of Summary: When Summary: Story of

Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth Trial of

The owner of the

Summary: Story of Summary: When Summary: Story of

Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth Trial of Trial of Power

The owner of the

Trial of Faith Trial of Wealth Trial of Trial of Power

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial o

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial of

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial of

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he Trial o

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial of

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he Trial of

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial of

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he Trial of

He’ll control huge parts of the Earth. Trial of

Dajjal will appear before Day ofJudgement with

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt Trial of

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he Trial of

He’ll control huge parts of the Earth. Trial of Power

Good How to Sincerity

Good How to Sincerity

“And keep thy soul content with those

“Set forth to them the similitude of

“Moses said: "Thou wilt find me, if

“And recite (and teach) what has

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