The Secret of Reading Surah al-

KahfDo you understand the secret of reading Surah al-

Kahf every Friday?Did you realize it’s place in helping us understand the trials of this life, and the way to be saved from

them? Do you know its great importance for us in guarding

us from Dajjal?

The Prophet SAW said, “Whoever recited Surah al-Kahf in the same manner in which it was revealed, it

will serve for him as a light on the Day of Judgement, from his domicile to Makkah. And

whoever recited the last ten verses, and it happens that the Dajjal should appear after that,

Dajjal will not be empowered over him.”

al-Haakim 1/564 & adh-Dhahabee

Abu Dardaa reported that the Messenger of Allah SAW said, “Anyone who memorizes ten aayahs from the

beginning of Surah al-Kahf will be protected from Dajjal.”

Muslim, Riyaad as-Saaliheen by Iman an-Nawawi 184#1012

One narration says, “from the end of Surah al-Kahf.”

1. The people of the cave

The story of the believing young men who were living in a

disbelieving country. They decided to leave their homes

and run away with their religion after a confrontation

between them and their people.

Allah rewarded them with the mercy of the cave and the

care of the sun.

They woke up to find their village were all believers.

Trial of Religion

2. The owner of the two gardens

The story of the man who Allah had blessed, but he forgot the

One who had blessed him, transgressed and had doubt in his faith. He didn’t give thanks for the blessings, even though

his friend reminded him.

Destruction of the crops and harvest.

Regret after it was too late.

Trial of Wealth and Children

4 Stories in Surah al-Kahf

3. Moosaa & Khidr

When Moosa was asked, “Who is the most knowledgeable person in

the earth? He said, “Me” Then Allah revealed to him that there

was someone more knowledgeable than him.

Moosa traveled to meet him in order to learn from him how

sometimes we do not understand Allah’s wisdom but He is invariably

Wise (i.e. the ship, the boy, the wall)

Trial of Knowledge

4. Dhul Qarnayn

The story of the great king that joined both knowledge and strength, and traveled to all parts of the earth, helping

people and apreading goodness.

He overcame the problem of Gog and Magog by building a dam and was able to put to

work the strength of a people who could hardly understand a

word.

Trial of Authority

Relationship of Surah al-Kahf to Dajjal

The Dajjal will appear prior to the Day of Judgment with 4 trials

Trial of Religion He will ask people to worship him instead of Allah

Trial of Wealth He will order the sky to rain, and he will tempt people with his wealth

Trial of Knowledge He will try people with knowledge due to what he reveals to people of news

Trial of Authority He will control major parts of the Earth

~Boats of Success~

Good companions

Knowing the reality of life

Humility

Sincerity

Calling to Allah

Remembering the Hereafter

In approximately the middle of the Surah comes the story of Iblees – the one who pulls the string of fitnah.

Will you take him and his offspring as protectors and helpers rather than Me while they are enemies to you What an evil is the exchange for the wrongdoers

Aayah 50

So, there is no room for negligence in reading it every Friday, and of course following its commands afterwards!