In one of the most beautiful chapters of the Qur’an (Surah al-Kahf), a wonderful account of the Companions of the Cave is provided in considerable detail. Seven faithful youngsters escaped religious persecution and sought refuge in a cave. Allah rewarded and protected them, by putting them to sleep for 309 years. The slides will Insha Allah explain the story in full, as well as highlight the important lessons to be derived from it. The PDF document of the talk. http://www.islamiccentre.org/islamic-information-mainmenu-42/67-study-circle-presentations/1729-cavecompanions The video of the talk. https://youtu.be/yJ3mfPfdcew

2.  Superiority of Surah al-Kahf
 Background to the story
 The story of the Companions of the Cave
 What we learn
 Q&A followed by refreshments

3.  Whosoever memorises ten verses from the
beginning of Surah al-Kahf will be protected from
the Dajjal.
 Whosoever recites Surah al-Kahf on Friday, it will
illuminate him with light from one Friday to the
next.
 ‘Whosoever recites Surah al-Kahf as it was
revealed, it will be a light for him on the Day of
Judgement.’

4.  The non-Muslims wanted to test Prophet
Muhammad ‫,ﷺ‬ so they consulted some Jewish
rabbis.They told them to ask Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬
about three things. If he was truly a Messenger
of God, he would give the answer to them.
 The Companions of the Cave
 The Ruh
 Dhul-Qarnayn

5.  A handful of faithful youngsters
lived in a time when religious
persecution was common.
 So they fled the town.They took
refuge in a cave and put their trust
in Allah.
 Allah ensured all forms of comfort
& ease for them in the cave by
putting them to sleep for 309
years.

6.  They were the sons of kings & leaders.
 They were surrounded by people who indulged in
idol-worship.
 During a festival, they came together, united in
their hatred for Shirk.
 Thereafter they found a place & began to
worship Allah.
 The king found out & summoned them.
 He gave them time to change their mind. During
this time, they decided to flee the town.

7.  When they entered the cave, then they certainly
would have had questions that needed
answering.
 How long are we safe here?
 Where shall we eat & drink from?
 Would they have to leave the cave at all, even
temporarily?
 In one stroke of unbelievable mercy, Allah
granted them a prolonged sleep, which
answered all of their questions & dilemmas.

8. In order for them to sleep for 309 years safely ,
Allah ensured certain things…
*Turning left to
right
*Covering of the ears
*Suspension of time *Eyes open
*Position of the cave in
relation to the sun

9.  Allah states: ‘And their dog stretching forth
his two forelegs at the entrance.’
 As they slept, the dog remained at the
entrance of the cave, guarding them.
 Imam al-Qurtubi: By keeping the
companionship of the pious, even a dog can
become so special that it warrants a mention
in the Holy Qur’an.

10.  After 309 of peaceful sleep, they woke.
 Their bodies were perfectly intact.
 They were hungry so one of them left the cave to
get some food.
 The shopkeeper did not recognise the currency.
 Eventually, the sleepers realised they had woken
up 309 years later.
 After meeting the locals & the king, they went
back to sleep & Allah caused them a natural
death.

11. When they passed away, the locals disputed
what to do next with their burial...
 Some suggested making a building at the
mouth of the cave as a memorial.
 Others suggested building a place of worship
there where people could worship their Lord.

12.  Jordan.
 Turkey.
 Syria.
 Tunisia.
 Algeria.

15.  When you are persecuted & oppressed, invoke the
mercy of Allah.
 Allah never neglects the one who holds strong onto
His religion in times of turmoil.
 The Karamats of the Awliya are proven from the
Qur’an.
 To build a Mizar at the site of the deceased pious is
proven from the Holy Qur’an.