Surah Kahf

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Surah Kahf is the 18th surah of Quran pak. Surat kahf is in para 15 and 16. Recitation of surah kahf is benificial for protection. Hazrat Muhammad says whoever recites surat kahf on Friday , a light will shine for him between this Friday and the next. It consists of 110 verses. Ruku of surah e kahf are 12 and this surat has 1577 words and 6360 letters. Al kahf means The Cave. A hadith about surah e kahf is when some one recites this surah, a halo of light is created up to the Hana kaba.When some recites this surah, it creates a halo of light up to the Hana kaba.

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Surah Al Kahf summary

1. Quran is the blessing of Allah and the cause of the welfare of His servants.
2. Surah kahf verse 10 mentiones about Ashab e kahf, a great trial of trust in Allah, endurance and faith.
3. Story of two gardaners, trial of money and property.The supremacy belongs only to Allah. Only Allah is the sustainer.
4. Surat Kahf mentions a great trial of knowledge through Hazrat Moses and Hazrat Khidr.
5. Yajuj Majuj prediction and the power of Hazrat Dhul Qarnayn are mentioned.
6. Promise of Jannat- ul –Firdous for those who do good deeds.
7. Power of saying word إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ.
8. The message of kindness in the half of Quran word وليتلطٌف.

Benifits of reciting the surah kehf

There are many benefits and rewards of memorizing the surah e kahf. Some of them are here:

• It is mentioned in a hadith that those who recite the last 10 verses of surah kahf will be protected from the antichrist.

• By writing the names of 7 sleepers and putting them on the door, the house is protected from burning.

• The name of Ashab al Kahf blesses and increases sustenance and intelligence, and protects life and property.

• Hazrat Muhammad SAW says in another hadith that reciting this surah in a home prevents shaytaan from entering that specific house.
• Our prophet SAW said: ‘Whoever reads Surat- al-Kahf on Friday, 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.
• Seventy thousand angels descended with this surah. (kanzul aamal)

Rewards and virtues of memorizing sura e kahf

• Through understanding every verse of surah kahf and even every chapter of the Quran, we can deal with every difficulty and hurdle of life with faith and patience.
• For gaining a great reward, reciting the Quran is beneficial. As a hadith about this; once who recites a letter from Allah’s Quran,and then he receives the reward from it and the award of ten the like of it. I do not say that Alif Lam Mim is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter, and Mim is a letter.
• Firstly Recite Surah al kahf to strengthen our determination and faith in Allah. And secondly it also makes our stronger believe in the day of judgment.
• Recitation of the Quran tells us the gateway to closer to Allah.Further more reading the Quran is the cause of attaining paradise, and it makes us responsible and answerable for our deeds
• Hazrat kaab said the firdous is the best of paradises; in it, those who enjoin good deeds and forbid them from evil deeds will be blessed.
• Good deeds are the most precious treasure on the day of resurrection. ”Hazrat Ali said wealth and children are the cultivation of this world, and good deeds are for hereafter, and Allah gives all these to many of his servants”.

The story of Ashab e Kahf – A trial of faith

Ayat 11 0f surah kahf shows that Allah is sovereign and asserts that He is the best guardian. Allah is a great protector as his attributive name الحَفِيظُ means preserver.

فَضَرَبْنَا عَلٰۤى اٰذَانِهِمْ فِی الْـكَهْفِ سِنِیْنَ عَدَدًا(11)
تو ہم نے اس غار میں ان کے کانوں پر گنتی کے کئی سال پردہ لگا رکھا ۔
(ترجمہ: کنزالعرفان)
”So We caused them to fall into a dead sleep in the cave for many years finally.”

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Mid of Quran Pak word وليتلطٌف

The middle word of the Quran is Walyatalattaf (وليتلطٌف) means let him be kind. This word is very important for the formation of our morals and character. Walyatallataf is located in Ayat 19 of Surah al Kahf in the Quran. Walyatallataf is written in bold surah kahf Arabic text. It shows its importance.

The story of the two gardens – A trial of wealth

surah kahf ayat 32 tells us the story of a man who possessed two stunning gardens. However, he grew conceited and boasted to his friend, saying,

“I am richer than you and have more servants, attendants, and children!” (Quran 18:34)

The man neglected to be grateful for the blessings Allah had granted him, and as a result, Allah destroyed his gardens. This story serves as a lesson for those who take worldly matters for granted, forgetting that everything they possess comes from Allah, who has the power to take it all away if He wills.

The story of Musa and Al-Khider – A trial of knowledge

surah kahf ayat 82 describes the story of Hazrat Musa and Hazrat Khider. Prophet Muhammad said: “On one occasion, Moses stood up and addressed the people of Bani Israel.” He was asked who the most learned man among the people was, and he replied, “I am.” Allah admonished him for not attributing ultimate knowledge to Him. So, Allah said to him, “Indeed, at the junction of the two seas, there is a servant of Mine who possesses more knowledge than you.” Moses asked, “O my Lord! How can I meet him?” So Allah guided Moses to the whereabouts of the man known as “Al-Khidr” – The Green One.

Accompanied by Al-Khidr, Musa embarks on a journey where he discovers that Allah grants His knowledge to whomever He wills. No one should presume to be the most knowledgeable, for all knowledge ultimately belongs to Allah. Therefore, Al-Khidr states, “…And I did it not of my own accord…” (Quran 18:82).

وَ اَمَّا الْجِدَارُ فَكَانَ لِغُلٰمَیْنِ یَتِیْمَیْنِ فِی الْمَدِیْنَةِ وَ كَانَ تَحْتَهٗ كَنْزٌ لَّهُمَا وَ كَانَ اَبُوْهُمَا صَالِحًاۚ-فَاَرَادَ رَبُّكَ اَنْ یَّبْلُغَاۤ اَشُدَّهُمَا وَ یَسْتَخْرِجَا كَنْزَهُمَا ﳓ رَحْمَةً مِّنْ رَّبِّكَۚ-وَ مَا فَعَلْتُهٗ عَنْ اَمْرِیْؕ-ذٰلِكَ تَاْوِیْلُ مَا لَمْ تَسْطِعْ عَّلَیْهِ صَبْرًاﭤ(82)

Importance of saying word إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ

Word inshallah plays a lot of importance in the fulfilment of our daily tasks. Inshallah means “If God wills.” In the 18th chapter of quran surah kehf, verse 23 and 24 show the importance of this word.
(surah kahf ayat 23)” And never say about anything: “I shall certainly do this tomorrow”(18:24) unless Allah should will it. And should you forget (and make such a statement), remember your Lord and say: “I expect my Lord to guide me to what is nearer to rectitude than this”

The story of the Zul Qarnain – A trial of power

Dhul Qarnain, a just and virtuous ruler, journeyed across the lands from the West to the East. The Quran talks about three journeys he made. During his final journey, he arrives at a spot nestled between two mountains, where he encounters a community of people. They requested him to construct a wall separating them from the mischievous people of Gog and Magog, known as “Ya’juj and Ma’juj,” who were spreading chaos in the land. As, it is mentioned in surah kahf ayat 86

حَتّٰۤى اِذَا بَلَغَ مَغْرِبَ الشَّمْسِ وَجَدَهَا تَغْرُبُ فِیْ عَیْنٍ حَمِئَةٍ وَّ وَجَدَ عِنْدَهَا قَوْمًا۬ؕ-قُلْنَا یٰذَا الْقَرْنَیْنِ اِمَّاۤ اَنْ تُعَذِّبَ وَ اِمَّاۤ اَنْ تَتَّخِذَ فِیْهِمْ حُسْنًا(86)

Dhul Qarnain consented to their request. He did not boast about his accomplishments; in fact, the Quran indicates that after he erected the magnificent wall,

“He remarked, ‘This is a mercy from my Lord. But when the promise of my Lord comes to fruition, He will level it to the ground, and the promise of my Lord is always true.”

According to a hadith, the Yajuj Majuj visit the wall built by Hazrat Zul-Qarnain every day, and they try to remove it. Still, when they are nearer to their goal, one of them says, “Let’s stay.” We will break it tomorrow again,but by the command of Allah, the next day, that wall is stronger than ever. But lastly Near the Resurrection, by the command of Allah, one of them will say let’s stay. We’ll break it down tomorrow, Inshallah”. and then as a reward for saying the word inshallah, they will succeed in their job, and they will become free.

You can read and listen Surat al Kahf online here and download the complete Surah The Cave.you can also read here Surah Mulk and Surah Ar Rahman here.