Surah Al-Kahf- Benifits And Stories

Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave)

We have all heard about reciting Surah Al-Kahf every Friday and its importance. Surah al Kahf is one of the eminent Surahs of the Quran. But do you know the benefits and stories given in this surah? Let's see with the hadith in this article!

There are 114 verses in the Quran, Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) is the 18th Surah of the Qur'an which has 110 verses. In this surah, Allah shares with us the stories of those who believed and how He helped them to be saved from suffering. This surah tells how people were saved without any doubt by following the commands of Allah.

It was revealed in Makkah in the third phase of Prophethood. It shares many important lessons for us from the story of the cave people, the importance of saying Insha Allah before any work and many more.

Hadith About Reciting Surah Al-Kahf

Here are some important hadiths and sayings related to this Surah. Ibn Mardawaih reports from Abdullah ibn Mughaffal marfooan: 

“The home in which Surah Kahf is recited, Shaytaan does not enter that house on that specific night.”

[Roohul Ma’ani, vol. 8, pg. 289]

At the start of Surat al-Kahf, it contains or incorporates the miracles and signs and symptoms of Allah’s greatness. So the deliberating man or woman will not be deceived through the slander of Dajjal. Abu Darda’ reported Allah’s Messanger (ﷺ) said:

"If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surat Al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal."
In another narration, the Prophet said, “From the last ten verses of Surat al-Kahf.”
[Sahih Muslim 809]

“Whoever reads Surah al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah, will have a light that will shine from him from one Friday to the next.”
[Narrated by al-Haakim, 2/399; al-Bayhaqi, 3/249]

Ibn Hajar said in Takhreej al-Adhkaar that that is a Hasan hadeeth, and he said, this is the strongest document that has been narrated concerning reading Surah al-Kahf. See Fayd al-Qadeer, 6/198. It was classed as Saheeh by using Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 6470)

Abu al Darda reported the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"If anyone memorizes ten verses from the beginning of surat al-Kahf, he will be protected from the trial of Dajjal (Antichrist)."
Abu Dawud said: In this way, Hashim al-dastawa’I transmitted it from Qatadah, but he said:
“If anyone memorizes the closing verses of surat al-Kahf.”
Shu’bah narrated from Qatadah the words,
“from the end of al-Kahf.
[Sunan Abi Dawud 4323]

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reports that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf on Jumu’ah will have illumination from the light from one Jumu’ah to the next.”
[Al-Sunan al-Kubrá 5856 sahih by Albani]

Virtue & Benefits Of Reading Surah Kahf On Friday

Reading Surah Kahf on Friday has a few substantial benefits however Some of these benefits are mentioned below.

1. Shine Light
2. Forgiveness Of Sins
3. Protection from Dajjal
4. Protect From Poverty

1. Shine Light

He who reads Surah Kahf on Friday, ALLAH will bathe a light (NOOR) on a face a good way to remaining till the following Fridays and A light will shine between him and Makkah and he will shine with it on the Day of Resurrection. The Prophet (ﷺ) said:

“Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next.”
[Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 5856]

Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri said:
“Whoever reads Surah al-Kahf on the night of Jumu’ah, will have a light that will stretch between him and the Ancient House (the Kaaba).”
[Narrated by al-Daarimi 3407, Saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami 6471]

2. Forgiveness Of Sins

If a person recites Surah Al-Kahf on a Friday, his sins between the two Fridays will be forgiven.

Narrated Ibn Umar (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever reads Surah al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah, a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the clouds of the sky, which will shine for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will be forgiven (his sins) between the two Fridays."
[Al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb, 1/298]

Al-Mundhiri said this was narrated by Abu Bakr ibn Mardawayh in his Tafseer, with an isnad with which there was nothing wrong.

3. Protection from Dajjal

A man or woman who recites the ultimate ten verses of Surah every Friday could be blanketed from the fitna of Dajjal when Dajal came out. This is a very unique distinctive feature of this Surah. We are encouraged to memorize the primary ten verses of this surah and we're promised protection from the temptations of the antichrist. According to many scholars, we are at the last moment and now is the time to take it seriously, follow the following hadith, and encourage our children to do the same.

“If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal.”
[Sahih Muslim 809a]

4. Protect From Poverty

The Muslims within the early years of Islam confronted numerous trials and difficulties. Those trials might exchange over time and evolve as the situation of the Muslims progressed. Therefore, it is as if Allah revealed this bankruptcy in the early part of Prophethood so that the Muslims could be aware of the challenges they would face, and greater importantly how to conquer them. Whoever reads Surah Kahf on Friday ALLAH will bless his house and shield him/her from poverty.

“Verily! We have made that which is on earth as an adornment for it, in order that We may test them as to which of them are best in deeds.” 

[Quran 18:7]

The Best Time To Read Surah Al-Kahf

Surah Al-Kahf can be recited at night or on Friday. Friday night begins at sunset on Thursday and ends at sunset on Friday. Therefore, the time for reciting this Surah is from sunset on Thursday to sunset on Friday. Al-Manawi said, Al-Hafiz ibn Hajar said in his Amali:

“In some reports, it says ‘the day of Jumu'ah and in some reports, it says ‘the night of Jumu'ah. They may be reconciled by saying that what is meant is the day which includes the night and vice versa.” [Fayd al-Qadir, 6/199]

Al-Manawi also said as al-Shaafa'i (رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ) stated:
“It is recommended to read it during the day or night of Jumu'ah.”
[Fayd al-Qadir, 6/198]

So now that we have seen the great benefits and importance of reciting Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, let us practice this practice every Friday and inculcate it in others as well, God willing.

Four Stories & Lesson Of Surah Al-Kahf

Each and every verse of the Quran is a marvel in itself and gaining knowledge of the verses of the Quran reveals that each phrase of its far a pearl the equal of which cannot be found on the surface of this earth nor in every other book written by way of anybody. Therefore, each verse of the Quran holds a completely unique set of content material and the consequent reverence inside the hearts of the Muslims.

In this regard, various Surahs of the Quran are recognised for their diverse benefits and the type of importance they have got content sensible. In this regard, Surah Kahaf holds a wonderful function among Muslims and it's far a Surah, which gives numerous training to Muslims. The surah accommodates four testimonies, which disseminate 4 extraordinary lessons, which each Muslim needs to research. Four vital memories are shared with unique training for humans:

1. Help and miracle of Allah for The people of Cave
2. The fate of the person who owned two beautiful gardens
3. The sort Dhul-Qarnayn and his braveness and wisdom
4. The Significance of Saying In Sha Allah before any venture

“On the day when you see the believers, men and women, while their light shines in the presence and on their right.”
[Surah Al-Hadid: 12]


Story 1: Ashab-e-Kahf- The companions of the cave (Ayah 9–22)
The first story stated in the Surah is the story of the guys in the cave. They were believers who came from a land full of unbelievers. As a result, when they realize that their beliefs are endangering their lives, they flee the city and take refuge in a cave for the sake of Allah and their faith. As a result, Allah Almighty gave them to sleep and by the time they woke up, the entire population of their town had become Muslim. As a result, this statement shows that whenever a person believes in Allah, he always runs to help them and helps them to overcome their challenges.

Lesson: Trial of Faith
The moral of this story is that Allah Almighty tests a person's faith. When Allah tests the faith of religion and it stays strong in its faith, Allah helps them in ways that are unimaginable. Furthermore, the story teaches that a believer should always be surrounded by good and moral people. Since cavemen were all virtuous, their coexistence was one of the elements that attracted God's grace and help. As a result, a Muslim must remain faithful to his beliefs and associate with civilized people, as stated in the Qur'an:

“And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking His countenance. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance and who follows his desire and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.”
[Qurn 18:28]

If you do not associate anything with Allah, and you always strike to protect your faith, then Allah will help you in ways can't even comprehend.


Story 2: The Man Of The Two Gardens (Ayah 32-43)
The second story of the surah is about a man who owned two gardens and was extremely rich and wealthy in every way. However, his prosperity led him astray, and he began to doubt his faith, as a result of which God deprived him of all worldly deceptions and benefits so that he could understand the temporary nature of the material world but by then it was too late for him.

Lesson: Trial Of Wealth
A Muslim can get two things from this tradition too. The first point to remember is that all wealth is a test from Allah Almighty. As a result, he is really testing the people he provides to see if they value it. Second, a Muslim should learn that the treasures of this kingdom are all temporary and that he must thank Allah even when they are available and put money into folks who do now not have to get the right of entry to these worldly pleasures. Allaah has clearly explained the nature of materialism in the Qur'an:

“And present to them the example of the life of this world, [its being] like rain which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it and [then] it becomes dry remnants, scattered by the winds. And Allah is ever, over all things, Perfect in Ability.”
[Quran 18:45]

All your power and might are given to you by Allah, use it in the right way. Do not abuse your power and know that Allah is the most powerful.


Story 3: The Men of Knowledge- Musa and Khidr (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) (Ayah 60-82)
The third story mentioned in the surah is of Prophet Musa and Khidr (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ). Although Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) believed that no one in the world had more knowledge than him, Allah sent him to meet Khidr (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), who proved to be more knowledgeable than Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)

Lesson: Trial Of Knowledge
The moral of the story is that knowledge isn't always something to be pleased with. Rather, the knowledge of things should be taught in humility, and man should constantly remember that someone is more intelligent and understands this problem than himself.

[Musa] said, “Do not blame me for what I forgot and do not cover me in my matter with difficulty.”
[Quran 18:73]

And [mention] when Musa said to his servant, “I will not cease [travelling] until I reach the junction of the two seas or continue for a long period.”
[Quran 18:60 ]

Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) is going on a journey with Al-Khidr in which he learns that Allah bestows his information on whoever he desires. Nobody must ever since he/she is the most knowledgeable, as all understanding belongs to Allah. Hence, Khidr (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) says,

"And I did it not of my own accord."
[Quran 18:82]

Whatever you have is given by Allah he deserved to be appreciated all the time. Also never be arrogant and proud.


Story 4: Zulqurnain – A Just Leader (Ayah 83-98)
The story of the great king Zulqarnain, who travelled all over the world to help the afflicted and spread goodness wherever he went, is the fourth story which Allah Almighty has narrated in this surah in the Quran. He was also the man who brought people to refuge from the threat of Gag Magog (Yajooj Majooj).

Lesson: Trial of Power
The moral of this story is that sovereignty is also a gift from Allah, therefore He tests those to whom He gives power. Those who have authority over others and against them must use this power to accomplish good, make life easier for others, and fight evil.

"As for those who believe and do good, they will have the finest reward, and we will assign them easy commands.”
[Quran 18: 88]

“He declared, “This is a mercy from my Lord. But when the promise of my Lord comes to pass, He will level it to the ground. And my Lord’s promise is ever true.”
[Quran 18: 98]

In life, you will face situations which you will not understand. This is when you need to position your belief in Allah's plan and expertise. He is the most knowledgeable.

Conclusion

Surah Al-Kahf is one of the most famous surahs of the Qur'an. In addition to the specific pleasures and benefits that come from reciting it, a Muslim's grip on its substance can allow them to acquire vital teachings which could help them to lead their lives on the right course. Every Muslim Men and Woman attempt your great to Read Surah AL Kahf on the day of Jummah or on the night of Jummah. Also, try to memorize Surah Al Kahf.

May Allah shield every person from the Fitna of Dajjal and forgive all of our sins. Ameen