Surah Al Kahf

سورۃ کہف کے فوائد

سورۃ کہف کا تعارف

سورۃ کہف قرآن مجید کی 18 ویں سورۃ ہے، جو مکہ مکرمہ میں نازل ہوئی۔ اس کی آیات کی تعداد 110 ہے اور یہ سورۃ امت مسلمہ کے لئے خاص اہمیت رکھتی ہے۔ اس میں موجود کہانیاں اور نصیحتیں انسانیت کی ہدایت کے لئے ہیں، اور یہ لوگوں کو مشکلات کے باوجود صبر کی تلقین کرتی ہے۔ سورۃ کہف میں مختلف موضوعات شامل ہیں، جن میں یوتھیوگ کا قصہ، دو باغات کی مثال، اور دجال کے بارے میں آگاہی شامل ہیں۔ ان کہانیوں کے ذریعے اللہ تعالیٰ نے ہمیں ایمان کی جڑت اور آزمائشوں کا سامنا کرنے کا درس دیا ہے۔

قرآن کی اس سورۃ کا مقام دین اسلام میں بہت بلند ہے۔ مسلمانوں کے درمیان یہ مشہور ہے کہ سورۃ کہف کو ہر جمعہ پڑھنا ایک سنت ہے۔ پیغمبر محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے اس سورۃ کی تلاوت کی تاکید فرمائی ہے، کیونکہ اس کے ذریعے ایمان میں تقویت حاصل ہوتی ہے اور دلوں کو سکون ملتا ہے۔ اس سورۃ کی تلاوت کی اہمیت اس کے اندر پائی جانے والی حکمتوں کی وجہ سے ہے۔ یہ مسلمان کو روحانی تحفظ فراہم کرتی ہے اور دنیاوی مشکلات سے نجات کی دعا کرتی ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کا پیغام یہ ہے کہ لوگ اپنی زندگی میں دین کا حوالہ استعمال کریں اور اللہ کی طرف بندگی کا رشتہ مضبوط کریں۔ اس سورۃ کی تلاوت نہ صرف روحانی اعتبار سے فائدے مند ہے بلکہ یہ انسان کے نقطہ نظر کو بھی وسیع کرتی ہے اور اسے سوچنے پر مجبور کرتی ہے۔ انسانیت کی سعادت کا راستہ اسی سورۃ میں پوشیدہ ہے، جو صبر، علم، اور اللہ کی رضا پر منحصر ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کی رحمتیں

سورۃ کہف، جو قرآن مجید کی 18 ویں سورۃ ہے، نہ صرف اسلامی تعلیمات کی نمایاں مثال ہے بلکہ یہ ایک اہم روحانی کلام بھی ہے جو تلاوت کرنے والوں کے لئے بے شمار رحمتیں اور فوائد لے کر آتی ہے۔ اس سورۃ کی تلاوت کو بے حد اہمیت دی گئی ہے، کیونکہ یہ دنیا کی مشکلات اور آزمائشوں میں مدد فراہم کرتی ہے، اور انسان کو ہدایت کے راستے پر گامزن کرتی ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کی ایک بڑی رحمت یہ ہے کہ یہ کی سطح پر انسان کو اللہ کی رحمتوں کا احساس دلاتی ہے۔ جب بندہ مشکلات یا آزمائش کا سامنا کرتا ہے، تو سورۃ کہف پڑھنے سے دل کو سکون ملتا ہے اور یاد دہانی ہوتی ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ ہر حال میں ساتھ ہے۔ اس کی آیات میں دو خاص واقعات بیان کئے گئے ہیں: اہل کہف کا واقعہ اور ذوالقرنین کی کہانی۔ ان قصص میں اہم درس موجود ہیں جو وقت کی مشکلات میں ثابت قدم رہنے کی تلقین کرتے ہیں۔

اس کے علاوہ، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کو ہدایت کا ذریعہ بھی سمجھا جاتا ہے۔ یہ نہ صرف دنیاوی زندگی کے چیلنجز کا مقابلہ کرنے کی قوت عطا کرتی ہے بلکہ انسان کی روحانی ترقی میں بھی مددگار ثابت ہوتی ہے۔ یہ کہنا غلط نہیں ہوگا کہ سورۃ کہف کے روحانی فوائد انسان کو صحیح راستہ اختیار کرنے میں راہنمائی فراہم کرتے ہیں، جو دنیا اور آخرت دونوں کی بہتری کے لئے مفید ہیں۔

سب کے ساتھ، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کو روزمرہ کی عادت بنانا چاہئے، تاکہ ان رحمتوں اور روحانی فوائد کا بھرپور استفادہ کیا جا سکے۔ یہ صرف ایک سورۃ نہیں، بلکہ عزم، ہمت اور اللہ کی رحمت کا مظہر ہے جو ہر مسلمان کی زندگی میں موجود ہونا چاہئے۔

دنیاوی مشکلات میں سورۃ کہف کی مدد

سورۃ کہف، قرآن مجید کی ایک اہم سورۃ ہے، جس کے بارے میں مسلمانوں کا ماننا ہے کہ یہ دنیاوی مشکلات میں سکون اور اطمینان فراہم کرتی ہے۔ یہ سورۃ مختلف قصص کے ذریعے انسانیت کو صبر، استقامت اور ایمان کی تعلیم دیتی ہے۔ جب انسان مشکلات یا آزمائشوں کا سامنا کرتا ہے، تو سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت اس کے اندر ایک خاص روحانی سکون پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔

بہت سے لوگ جو پریشانیوں، مالی مشکلات، یا ذاتی مسائل میں مبتلا ہوتے ہیں، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کرتے ہیں۔ اس عمل کی بدولت انہیں ایک نئی امید ملتی ہے اور وہ اپنے مسائل کا سامنا بہتر طور پر کر سکتے ہیں۔ اس سورۃ کے قصے جیسے کہ نوجوانوں کا غار میں پناہ لینا اور حضرت موسیٰ اور حضرت خضر کا سفر، ہمیں یہ درس دیتے ہیں کہ صبر اور توکل اللہ پر رکھنا کتنا اہم ہے۔ ان کہانیوں کے ذریعے یہ واضح ہوتا ہے کہ مشکلات کے وقت ایک مضبوط ایمان انسان کو کس طرح رہنمائی فراہم کر سکتا ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کے دوران، انسان محسوس کرتا ہے کہ اس کا دل مطمئن اور سُکون میں ہے۔ یہ نہ صرف روحانی سکون کی فراہمی کا ذریعہ ہے بلکہ ذہنی دباؤ کو بھی کم کرتی ہے۔ بہت سے مومنین نے اس بات کی تصدیق کی ہے کہ جب بھی وہ مشکلات کا سامنا کرتے ہیں اور سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کرتے ہیں، تو ان کی مشکلات آسان ہو جاتی ہیں۔ یہ سفراُن کی زندگی میں ایک نئی روشنی کی کرن پیدا کرتی ہے، جس کی بدولت وہ اپنی مشکلات کا مقابلہ مثبت انداز میں کر پاتے ہیں۔

سورۃ کہف کی حفظ و تلاوت کا مقام

سورۃ کہف قرآن مجید کی ایک اہم سورۃ ہے جس میں مختلف قسم کے مفاہیم اور اسباق موجود ہیں۔ اس کی تلاوت اور حفظ کرنے کے فوائد روحانی، نفسیاتی اور سماجی دونوں لحاظ سے قابل توجہ ہیں۔ ایک مسلمان کے لیے یہ بہت کہا گیا ہے کہ یہ سورۃ حفظ کرنے کے بعد اس کی زندگی میں نیکیوں کا دائرہ بڑھتا ہے۔ لہذا، سورۃ کہف کا حفظ کرنا نہ صرف دین کی روحانیت میں اضافے کا باعث بنتا ہے بلکہ اللہ تعالیٰ کی طرف سے مخصوص رحمتوں اور نوازشات کا بھی ذریعہ ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا ایک اور بڑا فائدہ یہ ہے کہ یہ انسان کو روحانی سکون فراہم کرتی ہے۔ دراصل، اس سورۃ میں ایسے موضوعات کا ذکر کیا گیا ہے جو انسان کو زندگی کے چیلنجز کا سامنا کرنے کی طاقت دیتے ہیں۔ مثلاً، یومِ قیامت کی حقیقت، اللہ کی قدرت اور بندہ مومن کی استقامت جیسے مخصوص مفاہیم، انسان کو اپنی زندگی میں صبر اور استقامت اختیار کرنے کی ترغیب دیتے ہیں۔

مزید یہ کہ سورۃ کہف میں قوم کے حالات، ان کی کامیابی اور ناکامی کے اسباب کو بڑی عمدگی سے بیان کیا گیا ہے۔ یہ نصیحتیں صرف سنی نہیں جاتی بلکہ انہیں اپنانا اور اس پر غور کرنا بھی اہم ہوتا ہے۔ حفظ، تلاوت اور تفسیر کے ذریعے سورۃ کہف کے اسباق کو زندگی میں عملی شکل دینا زیادہ فائدہ مند ثابت ہوتا ہے۔

آخیر میں، اگر کوئی شخص سورۃ کہف کو باقاعدگی سے پڑھتا اور حفظ کرتا ہے تو وہ نہ صرف اپنی روحانی حالت کو بہتر بناتا ہے بلکہ معاشرتی حیثیت میں بھی ایک مثبت تبدیلی محسوس کرتا ہے۔ یہ سورۃ واقعی انسان کی شخصیت کی نکھار کے لیے اہم ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کی خاص آیات

سورۃ کہف، جو قرآن کی 18ویں سورۃ ہے، میں کئی ایسی آیات موجود ہیں جو دینی و دنیوی حیثیت سے خاص اہمیت رکھتی ہیں۔ ان آیات کی تفسیر سے ہمیں مختلف فوائد اور معانی ملتے ہیں جو ہماری روزمرہ زندگیوں کی رہنمائی کرتے ہیں۔ خاص طور پر، سورۃ کہف کی کچھ آیات ایسی ہیں جو ایمان کی مضبوطی، صبر، اور اللہ کی قدرت کی یاد دہانی کراتی ہیں۔

ایک خاص آیت جو توجہ کا مرکز ہے وہ آیت نمبر 9 ہے: "کیا تم یہ سمجھتے ہو کہ غار اور رقم والے نوجوانوں کی کہانی ہماری نشانیوں میں سے عجیب کو کچھ ہے؟" یہ آیت ہمیں اس قصے کی طرف اشارہ کرتی ہے جہاں اللہ کے بندے اپنی ایمان کی حفاظت کے لئے ایک غار میں پناہ لیتے ہیں۔ یہ نہ صرف اللہ کی قدرت کی نشانی ہے بلکہ یہ بھی بتاتی ہے کہ اللہ اپنے بندوں کی مدد کرتا ہے جب وہ مشکلات کا سامنا کرتے ہیں۔ اس کہانی سے ہمیں یہ سیکھنے کو ملتا ہے کہ صبر اور ایمان کے ساتھ مشکل وقت گزارنے سے ہمیں کامیابی مل سکتی ہے۔

مزید برآں، آیت نمبر 60 میں حضرت موسیٰ اور حضرت خضر کی ملاقات کا ذکر ہے، جہاں حضرت موسیٰ علم کی تلاش میں سفر کرتے ہیں۔ یہ آیت ہمیں اس بات کی ترغیب دیتی ہے کہ علم کی جستجو میں کبھی بھی تھکن محسوس نہیں کرنی چاہیے، اور یہ بتاتی ہے کہ صحیح علم انسان کو مصیبتوں سے بچانے میں مددگار ثابت ہوتا ہے۔ ان آیات کا مجموعہ ہمیں یہ سکھاتا ہے کہ علم، صبر، اور اللہ کی طرف رجوع کرنا ہماری دنیا اور آخرت کے لئے ضروری ہیں۔

سورۃ کہف کی یہی خاص آیات ہمیں مختلف طریقوں سے فائدہ پہنچاتی ہیں اور ہمیں اللہ کی قوت کی یاد دلاتی ہیں، جبکہ دکھاتی ہیں کہ مخلصی، علم، اور ایمان دین کی بنیادی بنیادیں ہیں۔

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا وقت اور فضیلت

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا وقت اور فضیلت اسلامی تعلیمات میں ایک اہم موضوع ہے۔ اس سورۃ کی تلاوت کو خاص مواقع پر خاص اہمیت دی گئی ہے، خاص طور پر جمعہ کے دن۔ اسلامی روایات کے مطابق، جمعہ کے دن سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کرنا خاص ثواب کا موجب ہوتا ہے۔ یہ فضیلت مختلف احادیث میں بیان کی گئی ہے، جن میں ایک حدیث میں پیغمبر محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ جو شخص جمعہ کے دن سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کرے، اس کے لیے نور فراہم کیا جائے گا جو اس کے اگلے جمعہ تک اس کا ساتھ دے گا۔

اس کے علاوہ، سورۃ کہف کو رات کے وقت پڑھنے کی بھی خاص تاکید کی گئی ہے۔ جب مسلمان رات کے وقت سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کریں تو ان کے دلوں میں سکون اور اطمینان پیدا ہوتا ہے۔ یہ عمل ایک روحانی تسکین فراہم کرتا ہے اور بندے کے لیے اللہ کی رحمت کا ذریعہ بنتا ہے۔

آیات کے حوالے سے بھی یہ ثابت کیا گیا ہے کہ سورۃ کا خاص پیغام انسان کو مشکلات کا سامنا کرنے کی طاقت دیتا ہے۔ اللہ تعالٰی نے اس سورۃ میں کئی عبرت آموز کہانیاں بیان کی ہیں، جن سے انسان ہمت و عزم حاصل کر سکتا ہے۔ سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت پر اصرار کرنے والوں کی زندگیوں میں برکتیں آتی ہیں، جیسا کہ اقوال میں ذکر ہوتا ہے۔

یقیناً، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کے وقت اور فضیلت اسلامی تقویم کا ایک اہم حصہ ہیں، جو ہر مسلمان کے لیے رہنمائی فراہم کرتے ہیں کہ کس طرح اپنی روزمرہ کی زندگی میں اس قرآن کے پیغام کو شامل کریں۔

سورۃ کہف اور معجزات

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا اثر انسانی زندگیوں پر کئی معجزات کے ذریعے واضح ہوتا ہے۔ یہ سورۃ نہ صرف روحانی سکون فراہم کرتی ہے بلکہ مختلف روایات کے تحت متعدد حیرت انگیز تجربات بھی شامل ہیں جو لوگوں کی زندگیوں میں مثبت تبدیلیاں لاتے ہیں۔ اس کے خاص مقاصد میں جو مشکلات کا سامنا ہے، ان سے نکلنے کے لئے اللہ تعالٰی کی رحمت اور اس کی مدد کا طلب کرنا شامل ہے۔

بہت سی روایات میں کہیں سنا گیا ہے کہ سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کرنے سے پریشانیوں کے بادل چھٹ جاتے ہیں۔ ایک خاص واقعہ مشہور ہے جس میں ایک شخص جو بہت بڑی مالی مشکلات کا شکار تھا، اس نے سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کی اور چند دنوں بعد اس کے حالات بہتر ہونے لگے۔ لوگ دعویٰ کرتے ہیں کہ اس سورۃ کی صورتوں میں ایسے معجزات موجود ہیں جو انسان کو بحران کے لمحات میں سہارا دیتے ہیں۔

سورۃ کہف کے تجربات میں سے ایک اور مثال اللہ تعالٰی کی حفاظت کی ہے۔ بعض لوگ اس سورۃ کی تلاوت کے بعد اپنی زندگیوں میں عجیب و غریب حفاظت کے واقعات کا ذکر کرتے ہیں۔ ان کا کہنا ہے کہ جب بھی مشکل حالات کا سامنا ہوا، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت نے ان کی مشکلات کو آسان کر دیا۔ یہاں تک کہ کچھ لوگوں نے تو دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ اس سورۃ کی برکت سے انہیں خواب میں رہنمائی ملی جس نے ان کی زندگی کے فیصلوں پر اثر ڈالا۔

یہ سب واقعی اس بات کا ثبوت ہیں کہ سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت نہ صرف روحانی تسکین بکھیرتی ہے بلکہ زندگی کی مشکلات میں ایک اہم مشعل راہ بھی ثابت ہوتی ہے۔ لوگوں کے ان تجربات نے اس سورۃ کی عظمت اور تاثیر کو اور گہرا کر دیا ہے، جو آج بھی بہت سوں کے لئے رہنمائی کی ایک روشنی ہے۔

ذہنی اور روحانی سکون

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا انسان کے ذہن اور روح پر گہرا اثر ہوتا ہے۔ یہ سورۃ نہ صرف ایک روحانی خزانہ ہے بلکہ اس کی خوبصورت آیات فرد کے اندر سکون اور اطمنان کا احساس بھی پیدا کرتی ہیں۔ قرآن کی دیگر سورتوں کی طرح، سورۃ کہف بھی بے شمار فوائد کی حامل ہے۔ اس کی تلاوت کرنے سے انسان کا دل اور دماغ سکون حاصل کرتے ہیں، جس کے نتیجے میں روزمرہ کی پریشانیاں ایک طرف رہ جاتی ہیں۔

ایک اہم پہلو یہ ہے کہ سورۃ کہف کی آیات میں صبر، استقامت، اور ایمان کی اہمیت کو اجاگر کیا گیا ہے۔ جب انسان ان آیات کی تلاوت کرتا ہے تو ان میں حکمت اور بہتر فیصلے کرنے کی صلاحیت پیدا ہوتی ہے، جو کہ ذہنی سکون کا باعث بنتی ہیں۔ اس کے علاوہ، یہ سورۃ انسان کو دنیا کے فتنوں سے محفوظ رکھتی ہے اور اس کی توجہ آخرت کی طرف مبذول کراتی ہے۔ لہذا، جو لوگ اپنی زندگی میں سکون اور اطمینان کی تلاش میں ہیں، انہیں سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کو اپنی روزمرہ کی عادت کے طور پر اپنانا چاہیے۔

اکثر افراد کا کہنا ہے کہ سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کے بعد انہیں ایک عجیب سکون محسوس ہوتا ہے۔ یہ سکون نہ صرف ذہنی دباؤ کو کم کرتا ہے بلکہ روحانی طور پر بھی انسان کو زندگی کے حقیقی مقاصد کی طرف گامزن کرتا ہے۔ روح کی جستجو اور سکون کی تلاش میں، سورۃ کہف ایک چراغ کی مانند روشن رہتی ہے جو تاریکیوں میں راہنمائی فراہم کرتی ہے۔ یہ سورۃ دلوں میں امید کی کرن جگانے کا کام کرتی ہے، لہذا، اس کی روزانہ تلاوت کی عادت بنانا ایک بہترین طرز زندگی قرار دیا جا سکتا ہے۔

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا معاشرتی اثر

سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کا معاشرتی اثر عمیق اور دور رس ہوتا ہے، جو فرد اور جماعت دونوں کی زندگی میں مثبت تبدیلیاں لا سکتا ہے۔ جب مسلمان اس سورۃ کی تلاوت کرتے ہیں، تو یہ نہ صرف ان کی روحانی حالت کو بہتر بناتا ہے بلکہ معاشرتی تعلقات کو بھی مضبوط کرتا ہے۔ سورۃ کہف کی مضامین میں مختلف کہانیاں موجود ہیں، جو ہمیں صبر، استقامت اور اتحاد کی تعلیم دیتی ہیں۔ ان کہانیوں کا معمولی مطالعہ بھی اس بات کی یاد دہانی کراتا ہے کہ ایمان اور عقیدے کی بنیاد پر کتنے عظیم مقاصد کو حاصل کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

جب مسلمان اس سورۃ کی تلاوت باجماعت کرتے ہیں، تو یہ ایک دوسرے کے ساتھ بات چیت اور باہمی تعلقات کو فروغ دیتا ہے۔ اس عمل کے ذریعے لوگ ایک دوسرے کے قریب آتے ہیں اور اجتماعی سکون حاصل کرتے ہیں۔ یہ سکون انہیں اپنے بینادوں کو مضبوط کرنے اور ایک دوسرے کے ساتھ ہم آہنگی پیدا کرنے میں مدد فراہم کرتا ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت کے دوران انسان اپنے روحانی اور اخلاقی اقدار کو بھی بہتر بناتا ہے، جو کہ معاشرتی بہتری کی بنیاد ہیں۔

مزید برآں، جب لوگ اس سورۃ کو ایک ساتھ پڑھتے ہیں تو یہ ان میں باہمی اخوت اور ہمدردی کا جذبہ پیدا کرتا ہے۔ یہ احساس انہیں ایک مشترکہ مقصد کے لئے کام کرنے کی تحریک دیتا ہے، جس کے نتیجے میں معاشرتی نظام میں بہتری اور خوشحالی کی راہ ہموار ہوتی ہے۔ اس طرح، سورۃ کہف کی تلاوت نہ صرف ایک روحانی عمل ہے بلکہ یہ ایک مثبت معاشرتی اثر بھی پیدا کرتی ہے، جو کہ اجتماعی سکون اور تعلقات کو بڑھانے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔

Surah Al-Kahf

(Arabic: سورة الكهف), Chapter 18 of the Quran, is a pivotal Makkan Surah with 110 verses. It translates to "The Cave" and is highly recommended in Islamic tradition for its profound lessons and numerous blessings, particularly for its weekly recitation. 

Key Themes and Stories

 

The Surah masterfully weaves together four main narratives, each addressing a primary human trial (fitnah): 

• The People of the Cave: A story about faith and seeking refuge in Allah during religious persecution (Trial of Faith).
• The Two Gardens: A parable illustrating the impermanence of worldly wealth and the danger of arrogance (Trial of Wealth).
• Musa and Al-Khidr: The account of Prophet Musa's journey to acquire knowledge, emphasizing humility and trust in divine wisdom beyond human perception (Trial of Knowledge).
• Dhul-Qarnayn: The story of a just ruler who traveled the earth to help people and build a barrier against the tribes of Gog and Magog, highlighting the responsible use of power (Trial of Power). 

Primary Virtues and Benefits

 

The benefits of Surah Al-Kahf are centered on guidance, protection, and spiritual clarity. 

• Protection from the Dajjal (Antichrist): One of the most significant benefits is protection from the great trial of the Dajjal at the end of times. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever memorizes ten verses from the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal." Some narrations also mention the last ten verses.
• A "Light" Between Two Fridays: The Prophet (PBUH) stated that whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will have a light (noor) that illuminates for them from beneath their feet to the clouds of heaven, or until the next Friday. This light symbolizes spiritual guidance, clarity, and blessings throughout the week.
• Forgiveness of Sins: Recitation on Friday may lead to the forgiveness of sins committed between two Fridays.
• Spiritual Tranquility: Recitation brings Sakinah (tranquility and peace).
• Guidance Against Materialism: The stories within the Surah serve as a powerful reminder of the temporary nature of this world and encourage focus on the Hereafter, building strength against worldly temptations. 

Recommended Time for Recitation

 

It is a strong Sunnah to recite Surah Al-Kahf during the period between Thursday sunset and Friday sunset. Many choose to read it early on Friday to benefit from its blessings for the rest of the week. 

You can access the full Arabic text, translations, and interpretations through sources like Quran.com: Surah Al-Kahf.

Surah al Kahf is the 18th Surah of Qur’an and it tells the story of the believers in ancient time who when received the message of Truth accepted it. However, they were to face retaliation from the society they lived in and hence the flee from the city and found protection in a cave where Allah Almighty gave them sleep that lasted for centuries and till then their whole city had converted into believers. This Surah gives the message that those who believe in Allah, and ask for protection from Him, He gives them the best protection the likes of which the world has never seen.

The Virtues Of Reciting Surah aKahf On Jumu’ah in the Light of Hadith

The Surah also comes with a variety of virtues as described in the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

“Whoever reads Surah al Kahf on the day of Jummah will have a light that will shine from him from one Friday to the next.” (al-Jaami)

“One who memorized the first ten verses of Surah al Kahf will be secure against the Dajjal (Anti-Christ).” (Muslim) 

‘Whoever reads Soorat al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the clouds of the sky, which will shine for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will be forgiven (his sins) between the two Fridays.’” [Al-Mundhiri رحمة اللہ علیه said, this was narrated by Abu Bakr ibn Mardawayh رحمة اللہ علیه in his Tafseer, with an isnaad with which there was nothing wrong]

Al-Mannaawi also said: “It is recommended to read it during the day or night of Jumu’ah, as al-Shaafa’i (rahmatullahi alaih) stated.” (Fayd al-Qadeer, 6/198)

“Whoever reads Surah al Kahf on yaumul Jummah, he is immune for 8 days from all fitnah that will happen. When the Dajjal comes out, he will be immune to him.”

In a nutshell, Surah al Kahf is one of the renowned Surahs of Quran. Besides giving the message of Allah protecting those in miraculous ways who stick to righteousness and stay on the right path, the Surah also comes with a variety of virtues. It helps one expatiate from sins, gain blessings of Allah Almighty and prepare one’s self for the end of days. Therefore, every Muslim man and woman must try getting into the habit of reciting Surah al Kahf on regular bases.

Quran is the word of Allah and every Muslim believes in the authenticity and truthfulness of each and every word. A Muslim therefore, is always keen to learn the Holy Quran and consults with Quran in every matter of life and tries to find out the required instructions and guidelines. For a Muslim no text is more sacred or truer than the Quran and everything that comes from it is accepted by Muslims without any question.

In addition to utilizing Quran as means of taking instructions on the code of conduct, Quran is also a means of gathering blessings and reward from Allah. When it comes to gathering this reward, there are some verses or Surahs of Quran such as Surah Fatiha, Surah Ikhlas, Surah Kausar, etc… that take the lead over rest of the Surahs. One such Surah of Quran is Surah Al Kahf. The lines below discuss the major virtues of reading and reciting Surah Al Kahf as given in different hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Rewards of Surah Kahf

Surah al Kahf is the 18th Surah of Quran and it tells the story of the believers in ancient time who when received the message of Truth accepted it. However, they were to face retaliation from the society they lived in and hence the flee from the city and found protection in a cave where Allah Almighty gave them sleep that lasted for centuries and till then their whole city had converted into believers. 

This Surah gives the message that those who believe in Allah and ask for protection from Him, He gives them the best protection the likes of which the world has never seen. Besides this illuminating message, the Surah also comes with a variety of virtues as described in the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The lines below discuss those virtues.

Virtue# 1:

It is narrated by Abu Saeed al-Khurdi, who said:

“Whoever reads Surah al Kahf on the night of Jummah, will have a light that will stretch between him and the Ancient House (Kabah).” (al-Jaami)

This hadith goes on to show the power of the Surah when recited on Friday night. The hadith shows that the Surah brings light to the reader and the stretch of the light covers the area between Kabah and the reader, no matter how far away the reader is from the House of Allah. This stretch of light can be loosely considered as the light of blessings and mercy of Allah. Thus, by reciting the Surah on Friday night one can get hold of such magnanimous mercy and blessings.

Regarding the recitation of Surah al Kahf on Friday night, another hadith narrates:

“Whoever reads Surah al Kahf on the day of Jummah will have a light that will shine from him from one Friday to the next.” (al-Jaami)

Therefore, on Friday night, a Muslim must find time to sit down and read Surah al Kahf and become one of the blessed ones.

Virtue# 2:

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“One who memorized the first ten verses of Surah al Kahf will be secure against the Dajjal (Anti-Christ).” (Muslim)

Dajjal is one of the prominent figures of end of times and he will bring destruction to mankind. He will bring destruction and havoc to the world and because of his might people with low and weak faith will turn towards him and gather with him. At that time those who believe will ask help from Allah Almighty to protect them against his destruction. Therefore, if one wishes to be safe during the time of such grave adversity and annihilation, then one should try to memorize the first ten verses of Surah al Kahf and try reciting them whenever the chance becomes available.

Hazrat Ibn Mardwiyah Al Daiyaa (RA) said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said in a hadith:

“Whoever reads Surah al Kahf on yaumul Jummah, he is immune for 8 days from all fitnah that will happen. When the Dajjal comes out, he will be immune to him.”

Virtue# 3:

On the Authority of Hazrat Aisha (RA); the Prophet (PBUH) said:

“Shall I not inform you of a Surah which is so full of greatness it reaches between the heaven and earth and it has blessings written for it of similar proportions (from the sky to earth) whoever reads it on Yaumul Jummah is forgiven what occurred between that Jummah and the next, in addition to 3 days (i.e. 10days in all) and whoever reads the last five ayat of it when he goes to sleep, Allah will send him that night what he wants. They said, Yes, O Messenger of Allah. He said: Sura Ashabul Kahf.”

This hadith gives a variety of virtues of reading and reciting Surah al Kahf on the day of Jummah. The first virtue is that the person gets forgiven from one Friday to the next including the last three days as well. Meaning that by reading Surah al Kahf on Friday one gets to be free of sin for ten days. The second virtue described in the hadith is the granting of whatever a person wishes if he or she sleeps after reciting the last five verses of Surah al Kahf. Therefore, by reading Surah al Kahf on Friday nights and before going to sleep every night one gets the benefits of expatiating from sins as well as granting of wishes, therefore, every Muslim who is in need of these two virtues must make sure that they form the habit of reciting Surah al Kahf every night in general and on Friday nights in particular.

Conclusion:

In a nutshell, Surah al Kahf is one of the renowned Surahs of Quran. Besides giving the message of Allah protecting those in miraculous ways who stick to righteousness and stay on the right path, the Surah also comes with a variety of virtues. It helps one expatiate from sins, gain blessings of Allah Almighty and prepare one’s self for the end of days. Therefore, every Muslim man and woman must try getting into the habit of reciting Surah al Kahf on regular bases.

Surah Al Kahf

 Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

1. Alhamdu lillaahil lazeee anzala 'alaa 'abdihil kitaaba wa lam yaj'al lahoo 'iwajaa
2. Qaiyimal liyunzira baasan shadeedam mil ladunhu wa yubashshiral mu'mineenal lazeena ya'maloonas saalihaati anna lahum ajran hasanaa
3. Maakiseena feehi abadaa
4. Wa yunziral lazeena qaalut takhazal laahu waladaa
5. Maa lahum bihee min 'ilminw wa laa li aabaaa'ihim; kaburat kalimatan takhruju min afwaahihim; iny yaqooloona illaa kazibaa
6. Fala'allaka baakhi'un nafsaka 'alaaa aasaarihim illam yu;minoo bihaazal hadeesi asafaa
7. Innaa ja'alnaa ma 'alal ardi zeenatal lahaa linabluwahum ayyuhum ahsanu 'amalaa
8. Wa innaa lajaa 'iloona maa 'alaihaa sa'aeedan juruzaa
9. Am hasibta anna Ashaabal Kahfi war Raqeemi kaanoo min Aayaatinaa 'ajabaa
10. Iz awal fityatu ilal Kahfi faqaaloo Rabbanaaa aatinaa mil ladunka rahmatanw wa haiyi' lanaa min amrinaa rashadaa
11. Fadarabnaa 'alaaa aazaanihim fil Kahfi seneena 'adadaa
12. Summa ba'asnaahum lina'lama ayyul hizbaini ahsaa limaa labisooo amadaa (section 1)
13. Nahnu naqussu 'alaika naba ahum bilhaqq; innahum fityatun aamanoo bi Rabbihim wa zidnaahum hudaa
14. Wa rabatnaa 'alaa quloo bihim iz qaamoo faqaaloo Rabbunaa Rabbus samaawaati wal ardi lan nad'uwa min dooniheee ilaahal laqad qulnaaa izan shatataa
15. Haaa'ulaaa'i qawmunat takhazoo min dooniheee aalihatal law laa yaatoona 'alaihim bisultaanim baiyin; faman azlamu mimmaniftaraa 'alal laahi kazibaa
16. Wa izi'tazal tumoohum wa maa ya'budoona illal laaha faawooo ilal kahfi yanshur lakum Rabbukum mir rahmatihee wa yuhaiyi' lakum min amrikum mirfaqa
17. Wa tarash shamsa izaa tala'at tazaawaru 'an kahfihim zaatal yameeni wa izaa gharabat taqriduhum zaatash shimaali wa hum fee fajwatim minh; zaalika min Aayaatillaah; mai yahdil laahu fahuwal muhtad, wa mai yudlil falan tajida lahoo waliyyam murshidaa (section 2)
18. Wa tahsabuhum ayqaazanw wa hum ruqood; wa nuqallibuhum zaatal yameeni wa zaatash shimaali wa kalbuhum baasitun ziraa'ayhi bilwaseed; lawit tala'ta 'alaihim la wallaita minhum firaaranw wa lamuli'ta minhum rubaa
19. Wa kazaalika ba'asnaahum liyatasaaa'aloo bainahum; qaala qaaa'ilum minhum kam labistum qaaloo labisnaa yawman aw ba'da yawm; qaaloo Rabbukum a'lamu bimaa labistum fab'asooo ahadakum biwariqikum haazihee ilal madeenati falyanzur ayyuhaaa azkaa ta'aaman falyaatikum birizqim minhu walyatalattaf wa laa yush'iranna bikum ahadaa
20. Innahum iny yazharoo 'alaikum yarjumookum aw yu'eedookum fee millatihim wa lan tuflihooo izan abadaa
21. Wa kazaalika a'sarnaa 'alaihim liya'lamooo anna wa'dal laahi haqqunw wa annas Saa'ata laa raiba feehaa iz yatanaaza'oona bainahum amrahum faqaalub noo 'alaihim bunyaanaa; Rabbuhum a'lamu bihim; qaalal lazeena ghalaboo 'alaaa amrihim lanat takhizanna 'alaihim masjidaa
22. Sa yaqooloona salaasatur raabi'uhum kalbuhum wa yaqooloona khamsatun saadisuhum kalbuhum rajmam bilghaib; wa yaqooloona sab'atunw wa saaminuhum kalbuhum; qur Rabbeee a'lamu bi'iddatihim maa ya'lamuhum illaa qaleel; falaa tumaari feehim illaa miraaa'an zaahiranw wa laa tastafti feehim minhum ahadaa (section 3)
23. Wa laa taqoolanna lishai'in innee faa'ilun zaalika ghadaa
24. Illaaa any yashaaa'al laah; wazkur Rabbaka izaa naseeta wa qul 'asaaa any yahdiyani Rabbee li aqraba min haazaa rashadaa
25. Wa labisoo fee kahfihim salaasa mi'atin sineena wazdaadoo tis'aa
26. Qulil laahu a'lamu bimaa labisoo lahoo ghaibus samaawaati wal ardi absir bihee wa asmi'; maa lahum min doonihee minw waliyyinw wa laa yushriku fee hukmihee ahadaa
27. Watlu maaa oohiya ilaika min Kitaabi Rabbika laa mubaddila li Kalimaatihee wa lan tajida min doonihee multahadaa
28. Wasbir nafsaka ma'al lazeena yad'oona Rabbahum bilghadaati wal'ashiyyi yureedoona Wajhahoo wa laa ta'du 'aynaaka 'anhum tureedu zeenatal hayaatid dunyaa wa laa tuti' man aghfalnaa qalbahoo 'an zikrinaa wattaba'a hawaahu wa kaana amruhoo furutaa
29. Wa qulil haqqu mir Rabbikum faman shaaa'a falyu minw wa man shaaa'a falyakfur; innaaa a'tadnaa lizzaalimeena Naaran ahaata bihim suraadiquhaa; wa iny yastagheesoo yaghaasoo bimaaa'in kalmuhli yashwil wujooh' bi'sash-sharaab; wa saaa'at murtafaqaa
30. Innal lazeena aamanoo wa 'amilus saalihaati innaa laa nudee'u ajra man ahsana 'amalaa
31. Ulaaa'ika lahum Jannaatu 'Adnin tajree min tahtihimul anhaaru yuhallawna feehaa min asaawira min zahabinw wa yalbasoona siyaaban khudram min sundusinw wa istabraqim muttaki'eena feehaa 'alal araaa'ik; ni'mas sawaab; wa hasunat murtafaqaa (section 4)
32. Wadrib lahum masalar rajulaini ja'alnaa li ahadihimaa jannataini min a'naabinw wa hafafnaahumaa binakhilinw wa ja'alnaa bainahumaa zar'aa
33. Kiltal jannataini aatat ukulahaa wa lam tazlim minhu shai'anw wa fajjarnaa khi laalahumaa naharaa
34. Wa kaana lahoo samarun faqaala lisaahibihee wa huwa yuhaawiruhoo ana aksaru minka maalanw wa a'azzu nafaraa
35. Wa dakhala jannatahoo wa huwa zaalimul linafsihee qaala maaa azunnu an tabeeda haaziheee abadaa
36. Wa maaa azunnus Saa'ata qaaa'imatanw wa la'ir rudittu ilaa Rabbee la ajidanna khairam minhaa munqalabaa
37. Qaala lahoo saahibuhoo wa huwa yuhaawiruhooo akafarta billazee khalaqaka min turaabin summa min nutfatin summa sawwaaka rajulaa
38. Laakinaa Huwal laahu Rabbee wa laa ushriku bi Rabbeee ahadaa
39. Wa law laaa iz dakhalta jannataka qulta maa shaaa'al laahu laa quwwata illaa billaah; in tarani ana aqalla minka maalanw wa waladaa
40. Fa'asaa Rabeee any yu'tiyani khairam min jannatika wa yursila 'alaihaa husbaanam minas samaaa'i fatusbiha sa'eedan zalaqaa
41. Aw yusbiha maaa'uhaaa ghawran falan tastatee'a lahoo talabaa
42. Wa uheeta bisamarihee faasbaha yuqallibu kaffaihi 'alaa maaa anfaqa feehaa wa hiya khaawiyatun 'alaa 'urooshihaa wa yaqoolu yaalaitanee lam ushrik bi Rabbeee ahadaa
43. Wa lam takul lahoo fi'atuny yansuroonahoo min doonil laahi wa maa kaana muntasiraa
44. Hunaalikal walaayatu lillaahil haqq; huwa khairun sawaabanw wa khairun 'uqbaa (section 5)
45. Wadrib lahum masalal hayaatid dunyaa kamaaa'in anzalnaahu minas samaaa'i fakhtalata bihee nabaatul ardi fa asbaha hasheeman tazroo hur riyaah; wa kaanal laahu 'alaa kulli shai'im muqtadiraa
46. Almaalu walbanoona zeenatul hayaatid dunya wal baaqiyaatus saalihaatu khairun 'inda Rabbika sawaabanw wa khairun amalaa
47. Wa yawma nusaiyirul jibaala wa taral arda baariza tanw wa hasharnaahum falam nughaadir minhum ahadaa
48. Wa 'uridoo 'alaa Rabbika saffaa, laqad ji'tumoonaa kamaa khalaqnaakum awala marrah; bal za'amtum allannaj'ala lakum maw'idaa
49. Wa wudi'al kitaabu fataral mujrimeena mushfiqeena mimmaa feehi wa yaqooloona yaa wailatanaa maa lihaazal kitaabi laa yughaadiru saghee ratanw wa laa kabeeratan illaaa ahsaahaa; wa wajadoo maa 'amiloo haadiraa; wa laa yazlimu Rabbuka ahadaa (Section 6)
50. Wa iz qulnaa lilma laaa'ikatis judoo li Aadama fasajadooo illaaa Ibleesa kaana minal jinni fafasaqa 'an amri Rabbih; afatattakhizoonahoo wa zurriyatahooo awliyaaa'a min doonee wa hum lakum 'aduww; bi'sa lizzaalimeena badalaa
51. Maaa ash hattuhum khalqas samaawaati wal ardi wa laa khalqa anfusihim wa maa kuntu muttakizal mudilleena 'adudaa
52. Wa Yawma yaqoolu naadoo shurakaaa'i yal lazeena za'amtum fada'awhum falam yastajeeboo lahum wa ja'alnaa bainahum maw biqaa
53. Wa ra al mujrimoonan Naara fazannooo annahum muwaaqi'oohaa wa lam yajidoo 'anhaa masrifaa (section 7)
54. Wa laqad sarrafnaa fee haazal quraani linnaasi min kulli masal; wa kaanal insaanu aksara shai'in jadalaa
55. Wa maa mana'an naasa any yu'minooo iz jaaa'ahumul hudaa wa yastaghfiroo Rabbahum illaaa an taatiyahum sunnatul awwaleena aw yaatiyahumul 'azaabu qubulaa
56. Wa maa nursilul mursaleena illaa mubashshireena wa munzireen; wa yujaadilul lazeena kafaroo bilbaatili liyudhidoo bihil haqqa wattakhazooo Aayaatee wa maaa unziroo huzuwaa
57. Wa man azlamu mimman zukkira bi ayaati Rabbihee fa-a'rada 'anhaa wa nasiya maa qaddamat yadaah; innaa ja'alnaa 'alaa quloobihim akinnatan any yafqahoohu wa feee aazaanihim waqraa; wa in tad'uhum ilal hudaa falany yahtadooo izan abadaa
58. Wa Rabbukal Ghafooru zur rahmati law yu'aakhi zuhum bimaa kasaboo la'ajala lahumul 'azaab; bal lahum maw'idul lany yajidoo min doonihee maw'ilaa
59. Wa tikal quraaa ahlak nahum lammaa zulamoo wa ja'alnaa limahlikihim maw'idaa (section 8)
60. Wa iz qaalaa Moosaa lifataahu laaa abrahu hattaaa ablugha majma'al bahrayni aw amdiya huqubaa
61. Falammaa balaghaa majma'a bainihimaa nasiyaa hootahumaa fattakhaza sabeelahoo fil bahri sarabaa
62. Falammaa jaawazaa qaala lifataahu aatinaa ghadaaa'anaa laqad laqeena min safarinaa haazaa nasabaa
63. Qaala ara'ayta iz awainaaa ilas sakhrati fa innee naseetul hoota wa maaa ansaaneehu illash Shaitaanu an azkurah; wattakhaza sabeelahoo fil bahri'ajabaa
64. Qaala zaalika maa kunnaa nabghi; fartaddaa 'alaa aasaari him maa qasasaa
65. Fa wajadaa 'abdam min 'ibaadinaaa aatainaahu Rahmatam min 'indinaa wa 'allamnaahu mil ladunnaa 'ilmaa
66. Qaala lahoo Moosaa hal attabi'uka 'alaaa an tu'allimani mimmaa 'ullimta rushdaa
67. Qaalaa innaka lan tastatee'a ma'iya sabraa
68. Wa kaifa tasbiru 'alaa maa lam tuhit bihee khubraa
69. Qaala satajiduneee in shaa 'al laahu saabiranw wa laaa a'see laka amraa
70. Qaala fa init taba'tanee falaa tas'alnee 'an shai'in hattaaa uhdisa laka minhu zikraa (section 9)
71. Fantalaqaa hattaaa izaa rakibaa fis safeenati kharaqahaa qaala akharaqtahaa litughriqa ahlahaa laqad ji'ta shai'an imraa
72. Qaala alam aqul innaka lan tastatee'a ma'iya sabraa
73. Qaala laa tu'aakhiznee bimaa naseetu wa laa turhiqnee min amree 'usraa
74. Fantalaqaa hattaa izaa laqiyaa ghulaaman faqatalahoo qaala aqatalta nafsan zakiy yatam bighairi nafs; laqad ji'ta shai'an nukraa (End Juz 15)
75. Qaala alam aqul laka innaka lan tastatee'a ma'iya sabraa
76. Qaala in sa altuka 'an shai'im ba'dahaa falaa tusaahibnee qad balaghta mil ladunnee 'uzraa
77. Fantalaqaa hattaaa izaaa atayaaa ahla qaryatinis tat'amaaa ahlahaa fa abaw any yudaiyifoohumaa fawajadaa feehaa jidaarany yureedu any yanqadda fa aqaamah; qaala law shi'ta lattakhazta 'alaihi ajraa
78. Qaala haazaa firaaqu bainee wa bainik; sa unabi 'uka bitaaweeli maa lam tastati' 'alaihi sabraa
79. Ammas safeenatu fakaanat limasaakeena ya'maloona fil bahri fa arattu an a'eebahaa wa kaana waraaa' ahum malikuny yaakhuzu kulla safeenatin ghasbaa
80. Wa aammal ghulaamu fakaana abawaahu mu'minaini fakhasheenaaa any yurhiqa humaa tughyaananw wa kufraa
81. Faradnaa any yubdila humaa Rabbuhumaa khairam minhu zakaatanw wa aqraba ruhmaa
82. Wa ammal jidaaru fakaana lighulaamaini yateemaini fil madeenati wa kaana tahtahoo kanzul lahumaa wa kaana aboohumaa saalihan fa araada Rabbuka any yablughaaa ashuddahumaa wa yastakhrijaa kanzahumaa rahmatam mir Rabbik; wa maa fa'altuhoo 'an amree; zaalika taaweelu maa lam tasti' 'alaihi sabra (Section 10)
83. Wa yas'aloonaka 'an Zil Qarnaini qul sa atloo 'alaikum minhu zikraa
84. Innaa makkannaa lahoo fil ardi wa aatainaahu min kulli shai'in sababaa
85. Fa atba'a sababaa
86. Hattaaa izaa balagha maghribash shamsi wajadahaaa taghrubu fee 'aynin hami'a tinw wa wajada 'indahaa qawmaa; qulnaa yaa Zal Qarnaini immaaa an tu'az ziba wa immaaa an tattakhiza feehim husnaa
87. Qaala amaa man zalama fasawfa nu'azzibuhoo summa yuraddu ilaa Rabbihee fa yu 'azzibuhoo azaaban nukraa
88. Wa ammaa man aamana wa 'amila saalihan falahoo jazaaa'anil husnaa wa sanaqoolu lahoo min amrinaa yusraa
89. Summa atba'a sababaa
90. Hattaaa izaa balagha matli'ash shamsi wajdahaa tatlu'u alaa qawmil lam naj'al lahum min doonihaa sitraa
91. Kazaalika wa qad ahatnaa bimaa ladaihi khubraa
92. Summa atba'a sababaa
93. Hattaaa izaa balagha bainas saddaini wajada min doonihimaa qawmal laa yakaa doona yafqahoona qawlaa
94. Qaaloo yaa Zal qarnaini inna Yaajooja wa Maajooja mufsidoona fil ardi fahal naj'alu laka kharjan 'alaaa an taj'ala bainanaa wa bainahum saddas
95. Qaala maa makkannee feehi Rabbee khairun fa-a'eenoonee biquwwatin aj'al bainakum wa bainahum radmaa
96. Aatoonee zubaral hadeed, hattaaa izaa saawaa bainas sadafaini qaalan fukhoo hattaaa izaa ja'alahoo naaran qaala aatooneee ufrigh 'alaihi qitraa
97. Famas taa'ooo any yazharoohu wa mastataa'oo lahoo naqbaa
98. Qaala haaza rahmatummir Rabbee fa izaa jaaa'a wa'du Rabbee ja'alahoo dakkaaa'a; wa kaana; wa du Rabbee haqqaa
99. Wa taraknaa ba'dahum Yawma'iziny yamooju fee ba'dinw wa nufikha fis Soori fajama'naahum jam'aa
100. Wa 'aradnaa jahannama Yawma'izil lilkaafireena 'ardaa
101. Allazeena kaanat a'yunuhum fee ghitaaa'in 'an zikree wa kaanoo la yastatee'oona sam'aa (section 11)
102. Afahasibal lazeena kafarooo any yattakhizoo 'ibaadee min dooneee awliyaaa'; innaaa a'tadnaa jahannama lilkaafi reena nuzulaa
103. Qul hal nunabbi'ukum bilakhsareena a'maalaa
104. Allazeena dalla sa'yuhum fil hayaatid dunyaa wa hum yahsaboona annahum yuhsinoona sun'aa
105. Ulaaa'ikal lazeena kafaroo bi aayaati Rabbihim wa liqaaa'ihee fahabitat a'maaluhum falaa nuqeemu lahum Yawmal Qiyaamati waznaa
106. Zaalika jazaaa'uhum jahannamu bimaa kafaroo wattakhazooo Aayaatee wa Rusulee huzuwaa
107. Innal lazeena aamanoo wa 'amilus saalihaati kaanat lahum Jannaatul Firdawsi nuzulaa
108. Khaalideena feeha la yabghoona 'anhaa hiwalaa
109. Qul law kaanal bahru midaadal lik Kalimaati Rabbee lanafidal bahru qabla an tanfada Kalimaatu Rabbee wa law ji'naa bimislihee madadaa
110. Qul innamaaa ana basharum 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)

English Translation:

1. Praise be to Allah, Who hath sent to His Servant the Book, and hath allowed therein no Crookedness:

2. (He hath made it) Straight (and Clear) in order that He may warn (the godless) of a terrible Punishment from Him, and that He may give Glad Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds, that they shall have a goodly Reward,

3. Wherein they shall remain for ever:

4. Further, that He may warn those (also) who say, "(Allah) hath begotten a son":

5. No knowledge have they of such a thing, nor had their fathers. It is a grievous thing that issues from their mouths as a saying what they say is nothing but falsehood!

6. Thou wouldst only, perchance, fret thyself to death, following after them, in grief, if they believe not in this Message.

7. That which is on earth we have made but as a glittering show for the earth, in order that We may test them - as to which of them are best in conduct.

8. Verily what is on earth we shall make but as dust and dry soil (without growth or herbage).

9. Or dost thou reflect that the Companions of the Cave and of the Inscription were wonders among Our Sign?

10. Behold, the youths betook themselves to the Cave: they said, "Our Lord! bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and dispose of our affair for us in the right way!"

11. Then We draw (a veil) over their ears, for a number of years, in the Cave, (so that they heard not):

12. Then We roused them, in order to test which of the two parties was best at calculating the term of years they had tarried!

13. We relate to thee their story in truth: they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We advanced them in guidance:

14. We gave strength to their hearts: Behold, they stood up and said: "Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and of the earth: never shall we call upon any god other than Him: if we did, we should indeed have uttered an enormity!

15. "These our people have taken for worship gods other than Him: why do they not bring forward an authority clear (and convincing) for what they do? Who doth more wrong than such as invent a falsehood against Allah.

16. "When ye turn away from them and the things they worship other than Allah, betake yourselves to the Cave: Your Lord will shower His mercies on you and disposes of your affair towards comfort and ease."

17. Thou wouldst have seen the sun, when it rose, declining to the right from their Cave, and when it set, turning away from them to the left, while they lay in the open space in the midst of the Cave. Such are among the Signs of Allah. He whom Allah, guides is rightly guided; but he whom Allah leaves to stray,- for him wilt thou find no protector to lead him to the Right Way.

18. Thou wouldst have deemed them awake, whilst they were asleep, and We turned them on their right and on their left sides: their dog stretching forth his two fore-legs on the threshold: if thou hadst come up on to them, thou wouldst have certainly turned back from them in flight, and wouldst certainly have been filled with terror of them.

19. Such (being their state), we raised them up (from sleep), that they might question each other. Said one of them, "How long have ye stayed (here)?" They said, "We have stayed (perhaps) a day, or part of a day." (At length) they (all) said, "(Allah) (alone) knows best how long ye have stayed here.... Now send ye then one of you with this money of yours to the town: let him find out which is the best food (to be had) and bring some to you, that (ye may) satisfy your hunger therewith: And let him behave with care and courtesy, and let him not inform any one about you.

20. "For if they should come upon you, they would stone you or force you to return to their cult, and in that case ye would never attain prosperity."

21. Thus did We make their case known to the people, that they might know that the promise of Allah is true, and that there can be no doubt about the Hour of Judgment. Behold, they dispute among themselves as to their affair. (Some) said, "Construct a building over them": Their Lord knows best about them: those who prevailed over their affair said, "Let us surely build a place of worship over them."

22. (Some) say they were three, the dog being the fourth among them; (others) say they were five, the dog being the sixth,- doubtfully guessing at the unknown; (yet others) say they were seven, the dog being the eighth. Say thou: "My Lord knoweth best their number; It is but few that know their (real case)." Enter not, therefore, into controversies concerning them, except on a matter that is clear, nor consult any of them about (the affair of) the Sleepers.

23. Nor say of anything, "I shall be sure to do so and so tomorrow"-

24. Without adding, "So please Allah." and call thy Lord to mind when thou forgettest, and say, "I hope that my Lord will guide me ever closer (even) than this to the right road."

25. So they stayed in their Cave three hundred years, and (some) add nine (more)

26. Say: "(Allah) knows best how long they stayed: with Him is (the knowledge of) the secrets of the heavens and the earth: how clearly He sees, how finely He hears (everything)! They have no protector other than Him; nor does He share His Command with any person whatsoever.

27. And recite (and teach) what has been revealed to thee of the Book of thy Lord: none can change His Words, and none wilt thou find as a refuge other than Him.

28. And keep thy soul content with those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His Face; and let not thine eyes pass beyond them, seeking the pomp and glitter of this Life; nor obey any whose heart We have permitted to neglect the remembrance of Us, one who follows his own desires, whose case has gone beyond all bounds.

29. Say, "The truth is from your Lord": Let him who will believe, and let him who will, reject (it): for the wrong-doers We have prepared a Fire whose (smoke and flames), like the walls and roof of a tent, will hem them in: if they implore relief they will be granted water like melted brass, that will scald their faces, how dreadful the drink! How uncomfortable a couch to recline on!

30. As to those who believe and work righteousness, verily We shall not suffer to perish the reward of any who do a (single) righteous deed.

31. For them will be Gardens of Eternity; beneath them rivers will flow; they will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade: They will recline therein on raised thrones. How good the recompense! How beautiful a couch to recline on!

32. Set forth to them the parable of two men: for one of them We provided two gardens of grape-vines and surrounded them with date palms; in between the two We placed corn-fields.

33. Each of those gardens brought forth its produce, and failed not in the least therein: in the midst of them We caused a river to flow.

34. (Abundant) was the produce this man had : he said to his companion, in the course of a mutual argument: "more wealth have I than you, and more honour and power in (my following of) men."

35. He went into his garden in a state (of mind) unjust to his soul: He said, "I deem not that this will ever perish,

36. "Nor do I deem that the Hour (of Judgment) will (ever) come: Even if I am brought back to my Lord, I shall surely find (there) something better in exchange."

37. His companion said to him, in the course of the argument with him: "Dost thou deny Him Who created thee out of dust, then out of a sperm-drop, then fashioned thee into a man?

38. "But (I think) for my part that He is Allah, My Lord, and none shall I associate with my Lord.

39. "Why didst thou not, as thou wentest into thy garden, say: '(Allah)'s will (be done)! There is no power but with Allah.' If thou dost see me less than thee in wealth and sons,

40. "It may be that my Lord will give me something better than thy garden, and that He will send on thy garden thunderbolts (by way of reckoning) from heaven, making it (but) slippery sand!-

41. "Or the water of the garden will run off underground so that thou wilt never be able to find it."

42. So his fruits (and enjoyment) were encompassed (with ruin), and he remained twisting and turning his hands over what he had spent on his property, which had (now) tumbled to pieces to its very foundations, and he could only say, "Woe is me! Would I had never ascribed partners to my Lord and Cherisher!"

43. Nor had he numbers to help him against Allah, nor was he able to deliver himself.

44. There, the (only) protection comes from Allah, the True One. He is the Best to reward, and the Best to give success.

45. Set forth to them the similitude of the life of this world: It is like the rain which we send down from the skies: the earth's vegetation absorbs it, but soon it becomes dry stubble, which the winds do scatter: it is (only) Allah who prevails over all things.

46. Wealth and sons are allurements of the life of this world: But the things that endure, good deeds, are best in the sight of thy Lord, as rewards, and best as (the foundation for) hopes.

47. One Day We shall remove the mountains, and thou wilt see the earth as a level stretch, and We shall gather them, all together, nor shall We leave out any one of them.

48. And they will be marshalled before thy Lord in ranks, (with the announcement), "Now have ye come to Us (bare) as We created you first: aye, ye thought We shall not fulfil the appointment made to you to meet (Us)!":

49. And the Book (of Deeds) will be placed (before you); and thou wilt see the sinful in great terror because of what is (recorded) therein; they will say, "Ah! woe to us! what a Book is this! It leaves out nothing small or great, but takes account thereof!" They will find all that they did, placed before them: And not one will thy Lord treat with injustice.

50. Behold! We said to the angels, "Bow down to Adam": They bowed down except Iblis. He was one of the Jinns, and he broke the Command of his Lord. Will ye then take him and his progeny as protectors rather than Me? And they are enemies to you! Evil would be the exchange for the wrong-doers!

51. I called them not to witness the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor (even) their own creation: nor is it for helpers such as Me to take as lead (men) astray!

52. One Day He will say, "Call on those whom ye thought to be My partners," and they will call on them, but they will not listen to them; and We shall make for them a place of common perdition.

53. And the Sinful shall see the fire and apprehend that they have to fall therein: no means will they find to turn away therefrom.

54. We have explained in detail in this Qur'an, for the benefit of mankind, every kind of similitude: but man is, in most things, contentious.

55. And what is there to keep back men from believing, now that Guidance has come to them, nor from praying for forgiveness from their Lord, but that (they ask that) the ways of the ancients be repeated with them, or the Wrath be brought to them face to face?

56. We only send the apostles to give Glad Tidings and to give warnings: But the unbelievers dispute with vain argument, in order therewith to weaken the truth, and they treat My Signs as a jest, as also the fact that they are warned!

57. And who doth more wrong than one who is reminded of the Signs of his Lord, but turns away from them, forgetting the (deeds) which his hands have sent forth? Verily We have set veils over their hearts lest they should understand this, and over their ears, deafness, if thou callest them to guidance, even then will they never accept guidance.

58. But your Lord is Most forgiving, full of Mercy. If He were to call them (at once) to account for what they have earned, then surely He would have earned, then surely He would have hastened their punishment: but they have their appointed time, beyond which they will find no refuge.

59. Such were the populations we destroyed when they committed iniquities; but we fixed an appointed time for their destruction.

60. Behold, Moses said to his attendant, "I will not give up until I reach the junction of the two seas or (until) I spend years and years in travel."

61. But when they reached the Junction, they forgot (about) their Fish, which took its course through the sea (straight) as in a tunnel.

62. When they had passed on (some distance), Moses said to his attendant: "Bring us our early meal; truly we have suffered much fatigue at this (stage of) our journey."

63. He replied: "Sawest thou (what happened) when we betook ourselves to the rock? I did indeed forget (about) the Fish: none but Satan made me forget to tell (you) about it: it took its course through the sea in a marvellous way!"

64. Moses said: "That was what we were seeking after:" So they went back on their footsteps, following (the path they had come).

65. So they found one of Our servants, on whom We had bestowed Mercy from Ourselves and whom We had taught knowledge from Our own Presence.

66. Moses said to him: "May I follow thee, on the footing that thou teach me something of the (Higher) Truth which thou hast been taught?"

67. (The other) said: "Verily thou wilt not be able to have patience with me!"

68. "And how canst thou have patience about things about which thy understanding is not complete?"

69. Moses said: "Thou wilt find me, if Allah so will, (truly) patient: nor shall I disobey thee in aught."

70. The other said: "If then thou wouldst follow me, ask me no questions about anything until I myself speak to thee concerning it."

71. So they both proceeded: until, when they were in the boat, he scuttled it. Said Moses: "Hast thou scuttled it in order to drown those in it? Truly a strange thing hast thou done!"

72. He answered: "Did I not tell thee that thou canst have no patience with me?"

73. Moses said: "Rebuke me not for forgetting, nor grieve me by raising difficulties in my case."

74. Then they proceeded: until, when they met a young man, he slew him. Moses said: "Hast thou slain an innocent person who had slain none? Truly a foul (unheard of) thing hast thou done!"

75. He answered: "Did I not tell thee that thou canst have no patience with me?"

76. (Moses) said: "If ever I ask thee about anything after this, keep me not in thy company: then wouldst thou have received (full) excuse from my side."

77. Then they proceeded: until, when they came to the inhabitants of a town, they asked them for food, but they refused them hospitality. They found there a wall on the point of falling down, but he set it up straight. (Moses) said: "If thou hadst wished, surely thou couldst have exacted some recompense for it!"

78. He answered: "This is the parting between me and thee: now will I tell thee the interpretation of (those things) over which thou wast unable to hold patience.

79. "As for the boat, it belonged to certain men in dire want: they plied on the water: I but wished to render it unserviceable, for there was after them a certain king who seized on every boat by force.

80. "As for the youth, his parents were people of Faith, and we feared that he would grieve them by obstinate rebellion and ingratitude (to Allah and man).

81. "So we desired that their Lord would give them in exchange (a son) better in purity (of conduct) and closer in affection.

82. "As for the wall, it belonged to two youths, orphans, in the Town; there was, beneath it, a buried treasure, to which they were entitled: their father had been a righteous man: So thy Lord desired that they should attain their age of full strength and get out their treasure - a mercy (and favour) from thy Lord. I did it not of my own accord. Such is the interpretation of (those things) over which thou wast unable to hold patience."

83. They ask thee concerning Zul-qarnain. Say, "I will rehearse to you something of his story."

84. Verily We established his power on earth, and We gave him the ways and the means to all ends.

85. One (such) way he followed,

86. Until, when he reached the setting of the sun, he found it set in a spring of murky water: Near it he found a People: We said: "O Zul-qarnain! (thou hast authority,) either to punish them, or to treat them with kindness."

87. He said: "Whoever doth wrong, him shall we punish; then shall he be sent back to his Lord; and He will punish him with a punishment unheard-of (before).

88. "But whoever believes, and works righteousness,- he shall have a goodly reward, and easy will be his task as We order it by our Command."

89. Then followed he (another) way,

90. Until, when he came to the rising of the sun, he found it rising on a people for whom We had provided no covering protection against the sun.

91. (He left them) as they were: We completely understood what was before him.

92. Then followed he (another) way,

93. Until, when he reached (a tract) between two mountains, he found, beneath them, a people who scarcely understood a word.

94. They said: "O Zul-qarnain! the Gog and Magog (People) do great mischief on earth: shall we then render thee tribute in order that thou mightest erect a barrier between us and them?

95. He said: "(The power) in which my Lord has established me is better (than tribute): Help me therefore with strength (and labour): I will erect a strong barrier between you and them:

96. "Bring me blocks of iron." At length, when he had filled up the space between the two steep mountain-sides, He said, "Blow (with your bellows)" Then, when he had made it (red) as fire, he said: "Bring me, that I may pour over it, molten lead."

97. Thus were they made powerless to scale it or to dig through it.

98. He said: "This is a mercy from my Lord: But when the promise of my Lord comes to pass, He will make it into dust; and the promise of my Lord is true."

99. On that day We shall leave them to surge like waves on one another: the trumpet will be blown, and We shall collect them all together.

100. And We shall present Hell that day for Unbelievers to see, all spread out,-

101. (Unbelievers) whose eyes had been under a veil from remembrance of Me, and who had been unable even to hear.

102. Do the Unbelievers think that they can take My servants as protectors besides Me? Verily We have prepared Hell for the Unbelievers for (their) entertainment.

103. Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of their deeds?-

104. "Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life, while they thought that they were acquiring good by their works?"

105. They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact of their having to meet Him (in the Hereafter): vain will be their works, nor shall We, on the Day of Judgment, give them any weight.

106. That is their reward, Hell, because they rejected Faith, and took My Signs and My Messengers by way of jest.

107. As to those who believe and work righteous deeds, they have, for their entertainment, the Gardens of Paradise,

108. Wherein they shall dwell (for aye): no change will they wish for from them.

109. Say: "If the ocean were ink (wherewith to write out) the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted than would the words of my Lord, even if we added another ocean like it, for its aid."

110. Say: "I am but a man like yourselves, (but) the inspiration has come to me, that your Allah is one Allah. whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and, in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner.