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Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by obafemee80(op):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhLNFb19ILQ

https://quran.com/18

Ever wondered why Prophet Muhammad(SAW) asked us to recite Surat Al-Kahf every Friday?
Surat al-Kahf is the 18th surah of the Qur'an with 110 ayat. It is a Meccan sura

This Surah has Four stories in it,having some morals, lets see them and understand what they are saying to us:

1) The People Of The Cave
Its 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.
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 and he even dared to doubt Allah regarding the afterlife.So His garden was destroyed - He regretted ,but was too late and 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 learnt how the Divine Wisdom can sometimes be hidden in matters which we perceive as bad.
MORAL: TRIAL OF KNOWLEDGE

4) Dhul-Qarnayn
Its a story of the great King that was given knowledge and power and was going around the world,helping people and spreading all that’s good.He was able to overcome the problem of Yajooj-Majooj and build a massive dam with the help of people whom he could not even understand.
MORAL: TRIAL OF POWER

http://letssharestories.tumblr.com/post/15385316334/secrets-of-surah-al-kahf
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by obafemee80(op):
In the middle ,Allah mentions Iblees as the one who stirs these trials:

Behold! We said to the angels “Bow down to Adam”: they bowed down except Iblis. He was one of the Jinns, and 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 wrongdoers!
Now let us see what’s the relationship between Surat Al-Kahf and the Dajjal (Anti-Christ)?

Dajjal (Anti-Christ) will appear before Day of Judgement with the 4 trials:

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

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt people with his wealth:
Trial of with his wealth

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he gives them:
Trial of Knowledge

He’ll control huge parts of the Earth
Trial of Power .
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by obafemee80(op): 12:01am On Jun 08, 2018
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: “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: 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 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 injustice.”
(Surat Al-Kahf, verses 47-49)

http://letssharestories.tumblr.com/post/15385316334/secrets-of-surah-al-kahf
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by kollinpowel(m): 1:09pm On Jun 08, 2018
Allah Ramon on you brother.
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by akokaite(m): 1:18pm On Jun 08, 2018
Allahu Akbar
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Aarenasbaba(m): 1:22pm On Jun 08, 2018
Alliamdulilahi
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Pweedyfaszy(f): 2:14pm On Jun 08, 2018
Alhamdulilah
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by binsanni(m): 2:47pm On Jun 08, 2018
Alhamdulilah
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by sleemoon(m): 3:01pm On Jun 08, 2018
Am still looking for the secrets OP
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Ayeesha30(f): 3:02pm On Jun 08, 2018
Masha Allah
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Dsimple: 4:04pm On Jun 08, 2018
Jazakallahu khair
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Moh99: 4:27pm On Jun 08, 2018
Allahu Akbar
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by muhazeen(m): 4:28pm On Jun 08, 2018
jazhakumulahi kairan
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by ibrutex(m): 5:56pm On Jun 08, 2018
yes ! This is one of the Surahs for Hifsu ...
Jazahkumlah khaera @Op for reminder
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Huthad(m): 6:24pm On Jun 08, 2018
Jazakallah khairan
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by omobamatrix: 7:24pm On Jun 08, 2018
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by basic23111: 8:09pm On Jun 08, 2018
May Allah increase our knowledge
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by moufan: 9:31pm On Jun 08, 2018
masha ALLAH, jazakhumllahu akhiran
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Lirqur: 12:32am On Jun 09, 2018
Thank You.
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by Ameekas(f): 5:29am On Jun 09, 2018
JazakAllah khair....Masha Allah
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by abuislam: 8:50am On Apr 21, 2025
Indeed, Surah Al-Kahf is a profound guide, especially in facing the major trials of life—faith, wealth, knowledge, and power. Reciting it every Friday isn’t just a tradition but a spiritual preparation against the deception of Dajjal and the tests we face daily. For anyone seeking deeper reflection or wanting to read it with ease, here’s the <a href="https://suraheyaseen.com/">Surah Yaseen pdf</a>—another powerful chapter full of lessons and light.
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by MakeWeTalk: 4:03am On Apr 27, 2025
obafemee80:
In the middle ,Allah mentions Iblees 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 (Anti-Christ) will appear before Day of Judgement with the 4 trials:

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

He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt people with his wealth:
Trial of with his wealth

He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he gives them:
Trial of Knowledge

He’ll control huge parts of the Earth
Trial of Power .
the fact there is an antiChrist not antiMohammed shows that the devil is against Jesus not mohammed.

The bible defines an antichrist as anyone who denies Jesus is the Son of God.

1 John 2:22
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ?
He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.

Mohammed denies Jesus is the Son of God,
this makes Moahmmed an antichrist and hence not of God.
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by tctrills: 10:40am On Apr 27, 2025
obafemee80:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhLNFb19ILQ

https://quran.com/18

Ever wondered why Prophet Muhammad(SAW) asked us to recite Surat Al-Kahf every Friday?
Surat al-Kahf is the 18th surah of the Qur'an with 110 ayat. It is a Meccan sura

This Surah has Four stories in it,having some morals, lets see them and understand what they are saying to us:

1) The People Of The Cave
Its 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.
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 and he even dared to doubt Allah regarding the afterlife.So His garden was destroyed - He regretted ,but was too late and 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 learnt how the Divine Wisdom can sometimes be hidden in matters which we perceive as bad.
MORAL: TRIAL OF KNOWLEDGE

4) Dhul-Qarnayn
Its a story of the great King that was given knowledge and power and was going around the world,helping people and spreading all that’s good.He was able to overcome the problem of Yajooj-Majooj and build a massive dam with the help of people whom he could not even understand.
MORAL: TRIAL OF POWER

http://letssharestories.tumblr.com/post/15385316334/secrets-of-surah-al-kahf
Ok
Re: Secrets Of Quran 18,Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) by TooMuchStuff: 1:27pm On Apr 27, 2025
Funny tales...
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