Brief explanation of a Quranic Surah (chapter)

1. The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever recited Soorat Al-
Kahf in the same manner in which it was revealed, it will serve for him as a
light on the Day of Judgment, from his domicile to Makkah. And whoever
recited the last ten verses, and it happens that the Dajjaal should appear
after that, Dajjaal will not be empowered over him.”
Al-Haakim 1/564 & Adh-Dhahabee
Abu Ad-Dardaa reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa
sallam) said, “Anyone who memorizes ten aayahs from the beginning of
Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal
Muslim, Riyaad As-Saaliheen by Imaam An-Nawawee 183 #1012
One narration says, “from the end of Soorat Al-Kahf”.

2. Soorat Al-Kahf 4 stories
The People The Owner of
of the Cave the Two Gardens Moosaa & Khidr Dhul Qarnayn
The story of the believing In approximately the When Moosaa was
The story of the man who The story of the great
young men who were
Allaah had blessed, but
middle of the Soorah asked, “Who is the most king that joined both
living in a disbelieving comes the story of knowledgeable person in knowledge and strength,
he forgot the One who
country. They decided to
had blessed him, Iblees - the one who the earth? He said, “Me” and traveled to all parts
leave their homes and run pulls the strings of Then Allaah revealed to of the earth, helping
transgressed and had
away with their religion him that there was people and spreading
doubts in his faith. He fitnah.
after a confrontation someone more
didn‟t give thanks for the goodness.
between them and their knowledgeable than him.
blessings, even though Will you then take him
people. - He overcame the
his friend reminded him. and his offspring as
- Allaah rewarded them - Moosaa traveled to problem of Gog and
with the mercy of the cave
protectors and helpers meet him in order to
- Destruction of the crops Magog by building a dam
and care of the sun rather than Me while learn from him how and was able to put to
and harvest they are enemies to sometimes we do not
+ work the strength of a
+ understand Allaah‟s
- They woke up to find you What an evil is the people who could hardly
- Regret after it was too Wisdom but He is
their village were all
late
exchange for the understand a word.
believers wrongdoers. invariably Wise (i.e. – the
ship, the boy, the wall)
Aayah 50
Trial of religion Trial of wealth and children Trial of knowledge Trial of authority
Good companions Knowing the reality Humility Sincerity
of life
Boats of success
Remembering the
Calling to Allaah Hereafter

3. What is the relationship of Soorat Al-Kahf to the Dajjaal?
The Dajjaal will appear prior to the Day of Judgment with 4 trials:
• He will ask people to worship him
instead of Allaah Trial of religion
• He will order the sky to rain, and he will
tempt people with his wealth. Trial of wealth
• He will try people with knowledge due to
what he reveals to people of news Trial of knowledge
• He will control major parts of the Earth
Trial of authority

4. The Boats of Success
Good Companionship:
And keep yourself (O Muhammad) patiently with those who call on their Lord (i.e. your
companions who remember their Lord with glorification, praising in prayers, etc., and other
righteous deeds, etc.) morning and afternoon, seeking His Face, and let not your eyes overlook
them, desiring the pomp and glitter of the life of the world; and obey not him whose heart We
have made heedless of Our Remembrance, one who follows his own lusts and whose affair
(deeds) has been lost.
Soorat Al-Kahf, aayah 28
Knowing the Realities of Life:
And put forward to them the example of the life of this world, it is like the water (rain)
which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it, and
becomes fresh and green. But (later) it becomes dry and broken pieces, which the
winds scatter. And Alaah is Able to do everything.
Soorat Al-Kahf, aayah 45

5. The Boats of Success
Humility
He (Moses) said: "If Allaah will, you will find me patient, and I will not disobey you
in aught.“
Soorat Al-Kahf, aayah 69
Sincerity
Say (O Muhammad): "I am only a man like you. It has been inspired to me
that your Ilaah (God) is One Ilaah. So whoever hopes for the meeting with
his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in
the worship of his Lord.“
Soorat Al-Kahf, aayah 110
Oh Allaah, save me from the trials, that
which is obvious and that which is hidden”

6. Finally . . .
Did you understand the secret of reading Soorat 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 now know its great
importance for us in guarding us from the Dajjaal?
So . . .there is no room for negligence in reading it
every Friday, and of course following its commands
afterwards.
Spread the word, as the one who guides to
goodness is like one who does it
Wa as-Salaamu „alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh.