Surah Kahf - Summary
Sūrah al-Kahf is a remarkable chapter of the Quran, revealed in Makkah, and gets its name from Āyah no. 9, where “al-kahf” means ‘the cave’. As one of the five sūrahs that start with “al-úamdulillāh” (all praise is due to Allāh), it provides vital guiding principles, moral teachings, and solid beliefs for its followers. Reading Surah Kahf is highly encouraged in Islam, making it an integral part of religious practice.
Surah Kahf Overview
Al-Kahf is the 18th chapter of the Quran, consisting of 110 verses. It is classified as an earlier “Meccan surah”, meaning it was revealed while the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was in Mecca and not Medina. This chapter holds great significance for all Muslims and serves as a source of inspiration and guidelines.
Surah Al Kahf – Benefits (Surah Kahf)
- Noor: Reading Surah Kahf will illuminate your path between you and Makkah. According to Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri, “Whoever reads Soorat al-Kahf on the night of Jumu’ah, will have a light stretching between him and the Ancient House (the Kaaba).” This promise continues, adding that this light will be with him on the day of resurrection. (Narrated by al-Daarimi, 3407; classified as Saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami, 6471).
- Forgiveness from Sins: It is narrated that those who read Surah Kahf on Friday will have their sins forgiven. Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Whoever reads Soorat al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah, a light will shine from under his feet to the sky, shining for him on the Day of Resurrection.” (al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb, 1/298).
- Protection from Dajjal: Memorizing the first ten verses of this Surah provides protection against the fitna (tribulation) of Dajjal, as per various hadiths. The importance of this act is crucial, especially during these times when we are encouraged to safeguard ourselves and teach our families. “If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal.” (Sahih Muslim 809a).
- Important Life Lessons through Stories: Surah Kahf tells four essential stories that impart powerful lessons. These stories include: the miraculous help received by the people of the Cave, the wisdom and bravery of Dhul-Qarnayn, the consequences faced by the man with two magnificent gardens, and the importance of saying “inshaAllah” before undertaking any task.
Surah Kahf Last 10 Verses
Surah Kahf Last 10 Ayat Transliteration
- Allazeena kaanat a’yunuhum fee ghitaaa’in ‘an zikree wa kaanoo laa yastatee’oona sam’aa (section 11)
- Afahasibal lazeena kafarooo any yattakhizoo ‘ibaadee min dooneee awliyaaa’; innaaa a’tadnaa jahannama lil kaafireena nuzulaa
- Qul hal nunabbi’ukum bilakhsareena a’maalaa
- Allazeena dalla sa’yuhum fil hayaatid dunyaa wa hum yahsaboona annahum yuhsinoona sun’aa
- Ulaaa’ikal lazeena kafaroo bi aayaati Rabbihim wa liqaaa’ihee fahabitat a’maaluhum falaa nuqeemu lahum Yawmal Qiyaamati waznaa
- Zaalika jazaaa’uhum jahannamu bimaa kafaroo wattakhazooo Aayaatee wa Rusulee huzuwaa
- Innal lazeena aamanoo wa ‘amilus saalihaati kaanat lahum Jannaatul Firdawsi nuzulaa
- Khaalideena feeha laa yabghoona ‘anhaa hiwalaa
- Qul law kaanal bahru midaadal li kalimaati Rabbee lanafidal bahru qabla an tanfada Kalimaatu Rabbee wa law ji’naa bimislihee madadaa
- Qul innamaaa ana basharun mislukum yoohaaa ilaiya annamaa ilaahukum Ilaahunw Waahid; faman kaana yarjoo liqaaa’a Rabbihee falya’mal ‘amalan saalihanw wa laa yushrik bi’ibaadati Rabbiheee ahadaa (section 12)
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Also, Read
– Surah Juma
– Surah Al Mulk
– Surah AL-Waqiah
– Surah Yaseen
