Al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, al-kahf; meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt).click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThere is a hadith in Sahih Muslim that states that Muhammad said (Concerning The False Messiah, Al-Masih ad-Dajjal): “He who amongst you would survive to see him should recite over him the opening verses of Sura Kahf” — Sahih Muslim, Book 41, Number 7015The Surah answers some questions that the Mushrikin of Makkah posed to the Prophet (saw). The answers came in a very clear way and also challenged them to accept the message of Islam. In this Surah we have the stories of: the People of the Cave, the man who had two gardens and was very proud of himself, Prophet Moses with a special teacher, Dhul-Qarnain a pious ruler. These stories are told to emphasize the value of faith, knowledge and patience and the relativity of time. Sections: The upright message of the Qur’an. The Companions of the Cave. The proof of resurrection. Always remember Allah. Every thing depends on Allah’s will. The parable of an ungrateful person and a grateful person. Wealth and children are only a passing show. Satan and his progeny they are the open enemies of human beings. Allah’s mercy is available all the time. Prophet Moses’ search for a teacher. The pious ruler Dhul Qarnain. Gog and Magog The real losers and winners. The Surah is named after the Cave which the Youth retreated to for protection, as mentioned in Ayat , “And when you have withdrawn from them and that which they worship other than Allah, retreat to the Cave…. ” [18:16]
