بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
Assalaamu alaykum
The main idea of Surah Al-Kahf is protection from temptation. This Surah safeguards one from the greatest trial in the history of mankind, from Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) until the Day of Judgment. It is that of the Dajjal. In this respect, the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) says: “Between the creation of Adam and the Day of Judgment, there exists no greater trial than that of the Dajjal.”
The four stories in Surah Al-Kahf talk about the major trials and temptations in human life:
1- The trial of religion: the case of people’s evil acts towards a believer in the form of harm, torture or threats which may cause his loss of faith, deviation from religion or fear. This was the trial the companions of the cave experienced and passed.
2- The trial of wealth: this was the trial of the man with the two gardens, who was so proud of his wealth that he considered the Hereafter not to be true.
3- The trial of knowledge: the case of someone who possesses knowledge to the extent that he feels proud and forgets about gratitude and humility. Such a person learn things of no benefit to him or to his community. Or he might misuse the knowledge he was granted in a way that harms him or the society in which he lives. The trial of knowledge is illustrated in the story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khidr (peace be upon them).
4- The trial of power: the example of a man who, given all the means to achieve material and technological success to push civilization forward and to gain authority and power, denies Allah, abuses power and oppresses his people. In contrast to this sets the story of Dhul-Qarnain. Dhul-Qarnain is presented as a just king who attributes his wealth and power to Allah alone.
The Dajjal will appear before the Day of Judgment and present the four temptations. He will try to push people to abandon their faith and will ask them to worship him and not Allah. Allah will give him the ability to perform miracles: The Dajjal then may promise to bring to life one’s mother and father if one rejects Allah and believes in him instead. Everybody will be tempted except those blessed by Allah. The Dajjal has the temptation of wealth: he simply commands the sky to rain down on a particular piece of land and vegetation then flourishes. He will be able to transform a barren desert land into a beautiful green garden. He also has the temptation of knowledge: he captivates people with what he knows which leads some of them to believe in him. Finally, he has the temptation of power: he subjugates people to his strength and authority in many parts of the earth except Makkah and Madinah.
These are serious temptations that we must protect ourselves against. The Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) told us one of the means to do this -- read Surah Al-Kahf every Friday. But don't just read, but understand the meanings within it, especially the four stories and the Divine messages they carry, and do the right thing.
Success is in truthfulness with Allah and working together to please Him. And there is no knowledge that has to come to us other than it was meant to be practical- the way we contextualize through the lens of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace), that will prepare us to see the world the right way, and encourage us the correct belief and the right actions.
Allah Most High says,
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
May Allah save us from the trials and tribulations in this life and the next.
Ameen.
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aalihi wa sahbihi wasallam.
And Allah knows best and is Most Wise, and He alone grants success, and to Him is the final return of all.
Wassalaam
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
Assalaamu alaykum
The main idea of Surah Al-Kahf is protection from temptation. This Surah safeguards one from the greatest trial in the history of mankind, from Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) until the Day of Judgment. It is that of the Dajjal. In this respect, the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) says: “Between the creation of Adam and the Day of Judgment, there exists no greater trial than that of the Dajjal.”
The four stories in Surah Al-Kahf talk about the major trials and temptations in human life:
1- The trial of religion: the case of people’s evil acts towards a believer in the form of harm, torture or threats which may cause his loss of faith, deviation from religion or fear. This was the trial the companions of the cave experienced and passed.
2- The trial of wealth: this was the trial of the man with the two gardens, who was so proud of his wealth that he considered the Hereafter not to be true.
3- The trial of knowledge: the case of someone who possesses knowledge to the extent that he feels proud and forgets about gratitude and humility. Such a person learn things of no benefit to him or to his community. Or he might misuse the knowledge he was granted in a way that harms him or the society in which he lives. The trial of knowledge is illustrated in the story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khidr (peace be upon them).
4- The trial of power: the example of a man who, given all the means to achieve material and technological success to push civilization forward and to gain authority and power, denies Allah, abuses power and oppresses his people. In contrast to this sets the story of Dhul-Qarnain. Dhul-Qarnain is presented as a just king who attributes his wealth and power to Allah alone.
The Dajjal will appear before the Day of Judgment and present the four temptations. He will try to push people to abandon their faith and will ask them to worship him and not Allah. Allah will give him the ability to perform miracles: The Dajjal then may promise to bring to life one’s mother and father if one rejects Allah and believes in him instead. Everybody will be tempted except those blessed by Allah. The Dajjal has the temptation of wealth: he simply commands the sky to rain down on a particular piece of land and vegetation then flourishes. He will be able to transform a barren desert land into a beautiful green garden. He also has the temptation of knowledge: he captivates people with what he knows which leads some of them to believe in him. Finally, he has the temptation of power: he subjugates people to his strength and authority in many parts of the earth except Makkah and Madinah.
These are serious temptations that we must protect ourselves against. The Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) told us one of the means to do this -- read Surah Al-Kahf every Friday. But don't just read, but understand the meanings within it, especially the four stories and the Divine messages they carry, and do the right thing.
Success is in truthfulness with Allah and working together to please Him. And there is no knowledge that has to come to us other than it was meant to be practical- the way we contextualize through the lens of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace), that will prepare us to see the world the right way, and encourage us the correct belief and the right actions.
Allah Most High says,
ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ إِنَّا لَا نُضِيعُ أَجْرَ مَنْ أَحْسَنَ عَمَلًا ﴿٣٠[Qur'an, Al-Kahf 18:30]
Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - indeed, We will not allow to be lost the reward of any who did well in deeds. (30)
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
May Allah save us from the trials and tribulations in this life and the next.
Ameen.
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aalihi wa sahbihi wasallam.
And Allah knows best and is Most Wise, and He alone grants success, and to Him is the final return of all.
Wassalaam
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