SECRETS OF SURAT-AL-KAHF, why are we ordered to recite it on fridays, These are some of the major themes and topics discussed in this surah, the surah explores for major tests- 1. taste of faith- as-habul Kahf 2.taste of wealth- the owner of two gardens 3 taste of knowledge prophet Musa and Al- Khidr 4. taste of power, the story of Dhil-qarneyn People of the Cave. Verses 9 – 26[1] of the chapter tell the story of the People of the Cave (Ashabu Al-Kahf). Some number of young monotheistic men lived in a time where they were persecuted. They fled the city together, and took refuge in a cave where they fell asleep. God caused them to remain sleeping for many years as of his Choice( In Quran Exact Years Is not mentioned )and when they woke the surrounding area had become monotheistic as well. The story of the rich and the poor. In verses 32 – 44 the surah discusses a Parable of two men, one of whom had been given blessings from God and the other poor. The rich one wronged his soul and started showing off with his wealth and noble lineage. And he had fruit, so he said to his companion while he was conversing with him, "I am greater than you in wealth and mightier in [numbers of] men." — Quran, Al-Kahf (The Cave), Ayah 34[2] At the end of the parable God destroys what he had given the man.[3] Moses and Al-Khidr Main article: Islamic view of Moses Main article: Al-Khidr The third main story within the chapter (verses 60 – 82[4]) is that of Moses traveling to gain knowledge from another servant of God who is never mentioned by name, but according to the tafsir of ibn Kathir is called Al-Khidr.[5] Dhul-Qarnayn. Main article: Dhul-Qarnayn Finally, the surah mentions in verses 83 – 98[6] a man who traveled a great deal and reached the east and the west of the earth – namely, Dhul-Qarnayn.
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