Who doesn’t love stories? Especially the Quranic stories. The Quran presents us with various stories, each containing lessons and warnings. In Surah Al-Kahf, four stories are mentioned, each of them containing trials and warnings. In this article, we will present to you the stories in Surah Al-Kahf.
Surah Al-Kahf stands out for its unique themes compared to other chapters. It has an exclusivity in its topics not mentioned in other chapters. It also has the virtue of being recited on Fridays. Whoever recites it on Fridays, Allah will illuminate their path between two Fridays. This is as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the clouds of the sky, which will illuminate his way on the Day of Resurrection, and he will be forgiven what is between the two Fridays.”
1. The Story of the People of the Cave.
2. The Story of the Two Garden Owners.
3. The Story of Musa (Moses) and Al-Khidr.
4. The Story of Dhul-Qarnayn.
5. The Virtue of Reciting Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays.
The stories in Surah Al-Kahf provide answers to the questions that the Jews wanted to test the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with. It is mentioned that the pagans went to the Jews and asked them to give them something to test this man (Muhammad). They were told to ask him about the people of the cave, Dhul-Qarnayn, and the soul. If he answers about two of them and leaves the third, referring to the soul, he is truthful. Among the stories in Surah Al-Kahf are the story of the People of the Cave and the story of Dhul-Qarnayn. As for the soul, Allah mentioned in it (And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about the soul. Say, “The soul is of the affair of my Lord…”).
Through reading, memorizing, and studying the interpretation and reflection on the verses of the Quran, we will come across many stories with great benefits that are useful to us. Quran Moddaker Academy facilitates this through online Quran lessons.
At the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf, it presents to us the first story from the stories in Surah Al-Kahf.
First: The Story of the People of the Cave (The Trial of Faith).
It tells the story of believers in Allah alone in a land where people did not believe in the oneness of Allah. When they feared for their faith, they left their land and sought refuge in a cave. As they slept, Allah caused them to fall into a deep slumber for many years, reportedly more than 300 years. When they woke up, they found that their people had all believed. Thus, the story demonstrates that whoever relies on Allah, Allah will protect and save them from what they fear.
Therefore, we must rely on Allah with true reliance, and whenever we fear something, we should turn to Allah for protection and deliverance.
The second story from the stories in Surah Al-Kahf:
The Story of the Two Garden Owners (The Trial of Wealth).
In this article, we will present a story about a man who owned two gardens filled with abundant fruits and blessings, and there was a river between them. Instead of being grateful to Allah for these blessings, he disbelieved in Allah and thought that these gardens would never perish. He started boasting to his companion, saying that he had more wealth, children, and servants than him and excelled in every aspect. However, Allah destroyed the two gardens and left them barren. The man regretted his words and said, “I wish I had not associated anyone with my Lord.”
Therefore, we must thank Allah for His blessings upon us and not associate partners with Him.
The stories in Surah Al-Kahf are distinguished by their easy and enjoyable narrative style. They inform us about trials and how to protect ourselves from them. They clearly state that these stories are meant for learning and not just for entertainment. The lessons are for those who understand and stay away from the trials mentioned in the stories in Surah Al-Kahf.
The third story from the stories in Surah Al-Kahf:
The Story of Musa (Moses) and Al-Khidr (The Trial of Knowledge).
One day, Musa was delivering a speech to the people and was asked about the most knowledgeable person. He replied, “I am.” Allah admonished him for attributing knowledge to himself instead of attributing it to Allah. Allah told him to go to the meeting point of the two seas, where he would find someone more knowledgeable, referring to Al-Khidr. When they embarked on the journey together, Musa witnessed strange events and realized that all knowledge belongs to Allah and He grants it to whomever He wills.
When Al-Khidr explained his actions to Musa, he said, “And what I have done was by the command of my Lord,” indicating that the matter was not within his own control but from Allah.
Therefore, we must not be deceived by the knowledge that Allah has granted us and attribute all the virtues and knowledge to Allah.
The first objective of the stories in Surah Al-Kahf is to establish the belief in resurrection. Then, it emphasizes surrendering to the fact that blessings are from Allah, and He has the power to grant or take them away. It also emphasizes surrendering to the fact that all knowledge belongs to Allah and comes from Him. There are many other objectives in the Surah.
The last story from the stories in Surah Al-Kahf:
The Story of Dhul-Qarnayn, the Righteous King (The Trial of Power).
Dhul-Qarnayn, the righteous and just king, traveled across the earth, from the east to the west, observing the conditions of people. Surah Al-Kahf mentions three of his journeys, one towards the west, one towards the east, and one to a place between two mountains or, as described in the Quran, between two barriers. There, he encountered a tribe who asked him to build a barrier between them and the corrupt people known as Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog) in order to protect them. He agreed to their request and built a barrier. Then he said, “This is a mercy from my Lord,” and he did not become deceived by his authority and strength, attributing the favor to Allah.
Therefore, no matter the power we possess, we must utilize it to help people and attribute all the virtues to Allah.
That was a quick summary of the stories in Surah Al-Kahf. However, you can delve deeper and benefit from the lessons of Surah Al-Kahf through our courses at Quran Moddaker Academy.
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Fifthly, the virtues of reciting Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays:
1. Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf, Allah will illuminate for them a light between the two Fridays.
2. Whoever recites the first ten verses of Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from the trials of the Antichrist (Dajjal).
3. Guiding the believers towards the path of goodness, guidance, and staying away from the path of evil and misguidance.
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