The Secrets of Surah Al-Kahf
Scrolling my facebook timeline, I saw this post that, in a way, touched me..
It's about the secrets and stories beneath Surah Al-Kahf.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had asked us to recite Surah Al-Kahf every Friday. Have you ever wondered why?
FYI, for those of you who do not know, this surah consists of four different but relatable stories.
Something for us to think about.
1. The people of the cave
It's the story of a group of young men who lived in a town full of non-believers of Allah. They then decided to migrate for the sake of their strong belief in Allah and ran away. Allah rewarded them with mercy in the cave and protection from the sun. They were then put to sleep for a few decades and when they woke up, they found that the entire village were believers.
Moral: Trial of faith
2. The owner of two gardens
A story of a man whom Allah blessed with two beautiful gardens, but the man forgot to thank the one who blessed him with everything. The man even dared to doubt Allah regarding the afterlife. As a punishment for his ungratefulness, Allah destroyed his garden. In the end, he regretted, but it was too late and nothing could be done about his garden anymore. His regret did not benefit him.
Moral: Trial of wealth
3. Musa(as) and Khidr(as)
When musa(as) was asked-“who’s the most knowledgeable of the people of earth?”” Musa(as) said: me…,but Allah revealed to him that there’s someone who knows more than him. Musa(as) traveled to the man and learned how the divine wisdom can sometimes be hidden in matters which we perceive as bad.
Moral: Trial of knowledge
4. Dhul-qarnayn
It's a story of the great king that was given knowledge and power. He went around the world, helping people and spreading all that’s good. He was able to overcome the problem of Yajooj-Majooj and even build a massive dam with the help of people whom he could not even understand.
Moral: Trial of power
However, in the middle of the surah, Allah mentions iblees (the devil) as the one who stirs these trials.
Now let us see what’s the relationship between surat al-kahf and the dajjal (anti-christ)?
Dajjal will appear before day of judgement with the 4 trials:
A) He’ll ask people to worship him and not Allah: trial of faith.
B) He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt people with his wealth: trial of with his wealth.
C) He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he gives them: trial of knowledge.
D) He’ll control huge parts of the earth: trial of power.
How to survive these trials?
The answers are in Surat Al-Kahf:
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 pomp and 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.”
(Surat al-kahf, verse 28)
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: Humbleness.
[Moses] said, "You will find me, if Allah wills, patient, and I will not disobey you in [any] order."
(Surat al-kahf, verse 69)
Survival kit 4: Sincerity.
“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 ? and 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 ?rst: aye, ye thought we shall not ful?l 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 ?nd all that they did, placed before them: and not one will thy lord treat with injustice.”
(surat al-kahf, verses 47-49)
In dedication to Muslim Awards (https://www.facebook.com/MuslimAwards?fref=photo)
So, I think that's it.
I sure hope this post had somehow enlightened you to see that Surah Al-Kahf is not just something you need to recite regularly, but also something that should be understood and made as guidance.
That's it!
Thanks again!
Moral: Trial of faith
2. The owner of two gardens
Moral: Trial of wealth
3. Musa(as) and Khidr(as)
When musa(as) was asked-“who’s the most knowledgeable of the people of earth?”” Musa(as) said: me…,but Allah revealed to him that there’s someone who knows more than him. Musa(as) traveled to the man and learned how the divine wisdom can sometimes be hidden in matters which we perceive as bad.
Moral: Trial of knowledge
4. Dhul-qarnayn
It's a story of the great king that was given knowledge and power. He went around the world, helping people and spreading all that’s good. He was able to overcome the problem of Yajooj-Majooj and even build a massive dam with the help of people whom he could not even understand.
Moral: Trial of power
However, in the middle of the surah, Allah mentions iblees (the devil) as the one who stirs these trials.
Dajjal will appear before day of judgement with the 4 trials:
A) He’ll ask people to worship him and not Allah: trial of faith.
B) He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt people with his wealth: trial of with his wealth.
C) He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he gives them: trial of knowledge.
D) He’ll control huge parts of the earth: trial of power.
How to survive these trials?
The answers are in Surat Al-Kahf:
Survival kit 1: Good companionship
(Surat al-kahf, verse 28)
Survival kit 2: Knowing the truth of this world
(Surat al-kahf, verse 45)
Survival kit 3: Humbleness.
(Surat al-kahf, verse 69)
Survival kit 4: Sincerity.
(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 ? and 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 ?rst: aye, ye thought we shall not ful?l 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 ?nd all that they did, placed before them: and not one will thy lord treat with injustice.”
(surat al-kahf, verses 47-49)
In dedication to Muslim Awards (https://www.facebook.com/MuslimAwards?fref=photo)
So, I think that's it.
I sure hope this post had somehow enlightened you to see that Surah Al-Kahf is not just something you need to recite regularly, but also something that should be understood and made as guidance.
That's it!
Thanks again!
