The Cave Where Time Stood Still – A Hidden Mystery of Surah Al-Kahf

Introduction

Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) is the 18th chapter of the Qur’an, revealed in Makkah. These verses (16–18) continue the story of the Companions of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf), young believers who fled from their idolatrous society to preserve their faith in Allah. They sought refuge in a cave, where Allah miraculously protected them through a deep sleep, making their story a timeless sign of faith, courage, and divine mercy.

Shan-e-Nuzool (Background of Revelation)

The story of the People of the Cave was revealed when the Quraysh, after consulting Jewish rabbis, asked the Prophet ο·Ί about certain mysteries to test his prophethood. One of the questions was about the "young men of ancient times who disappeared and had a wondrous story." Allah revealed these verses, narrating the truth of the Companions of the Cave, correcting the myths, and showing this as a sign of His power and guidance.

English Translation (Verses 16–18)

Verse 16

(They said to one another):
"And when you have withdrawn from them and from whatever they worship besides Allah, then take refuge in the cave. Your Lord will spread for you of His mercy and will prepare for you ease in your affair."

Verse 17

"And you would see the sun, when it rose, turning away from their cave to the right, and when it set, passing away from them to the left, while they lay in a spacious chamber of it. That was from the signs of Allah. Whomever Allah guides – he is the rightly guided; but whomever He lets go astray – you will never find for him any protector or guide."

Verse 18

"And you would think them awake, while they were asleep. And We turned them over to the right and to the left, while their dog stretched its forelegs at the entrance. If you had looked at them, you would surely have turned away in flight and been filled with fear of them."

Summary

The youths encouraged each other to separate from their people and take refuge in the cave.

Allah promised His mercy and ease for them in their difficult situation.

A miracle occurred: the sun avoided the cave’s entrance, keeping them safe and comfortable.

Allah turned their bodies from side to side to preserve them, while their dog guarded the entrance.

Anyone who saw them would be filled with fear, further ensuring their safety.

This story highlights Allah’s signs of protection, mercy, and guidance for true believers.

Description

Discover the powerful story of Ashab al-Kahf (People of the Cave) in Surah Al-Kahf verses 16–18. These young men chose faith over falsehood, escaped idol worshippers, and found refuge in a cave. Allah covered them with His mercy, protected them with miraculous signs, and preserved their story as a timeless reminder of faith, courage, and divine protection. πŸŒ™✨

In this video, you will learn the translation, summary, and tafseer of these verses, exploring the hidden miracles like the sunlight turning away from the cave, the faithful dog guarding its entrance, and why people were filled with fear if they saw them.

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