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حتى اذا بلغ مطلع الشمس وجدها تطلع على قوم لم نجعل لهم من دونها سترا ٩٠
حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا بَلَغَ مَطْلِعَ ٱلشَّمْسِ وَجَدَهَا تَطْلُعُ عَلَىٰ قَوْمٍۢ لَّمْ نَجْعَل لَّهُم مِّن دُونِهَا سِتْرًۭا ٩٠
حَتَّىٰٓ
إِذَا
بَلَغَ
مَطۡلِعَ
ٱلشَّمۡسِ
وَجَدَهَا
تَطۡلُعُ
عَلَىٰ
قَوۡمٖ
لَّمۡ
نَجۡعَل
لَّهُم
مِّن
دُونِهَا
سِتۡرٗا
٩٠
until he reached the rising ˹point˺ of the sun. He found it rising on a people for whom We had provided no shelter from it.1
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A Siddiqui
4 years ago · Referencing Ayah 18:17, 18:89-90
These ayats about the sun in Surah Al-Kahf remind me of the hadith about Allah's shade on the Day of Judgement (quoted in comments below).
I once heard a Shaykh describe this shade like air conditioning. Hearing this analogy made me imagine a large group of people standing in a sweltering hot, humid place with the sun beating down on them. And then some people from that group were selected to enter into a beautiful, cool, air-conditioned build...See more
I once heard a Shaykh describe this shade like air conditioning. Hearing this analogy made me imagine a large group of people standing in a sweltering hot, humid place with the sun beating down on them. And then some people from that group were selected to enter into a beautiful, cool, air-conditioned build...See more
Syaari Ab Rahman
21 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 18:83-94
AL KAHF SERIES
Victory In The Land Of The OliveTree🌳
Ayat 83 - 94
Dzulqarnayn ~ Leader Of the East & West
🎯Ayat 83
'Dzulqarnayn' - the owner of the 2 'horns'; may also be referring to the ruler of 2 vast empires stretching from the eats to the west. Contemporary scholars have said that Dzulqarnayn is Cyrus The Great, The Father of Justice for his missions to uphold justice. This may not be important as the Quran focuses more on lessons rathe...See more
Victory In The Land Of The OliveTree🌳
Ayat 83 - 94
Dzulqarnayn ~ Leader Of the East & West
🎯Ayat 83
'Dzulqarnayn' - the owner of the 2 'horns'; may also be referring to the ruler of 2 vast empires stretching from the eats to the west. Contemporary scholars have said that Dzulqarnayn is Cyrus The Great, The Father of Justice for his missions to uphold justice. This may not be important as the Quran focuses more on lessons rathe...See more
As a mom who is more or less focused on raising kids, this verse gives me long pause.
I know that wealth is a zeenah, an adornment, but children too? As my usra of moms reflected on this verse, we had some insights.
1. Our value is ultimately not in our children (or our money). Being a parent and mother is not a pass out of doing good deeds and living for a mission. Similarly, not having children is not missing out on the most important goals...See more
I know that wealth is a zeenah, an adornment, but children too? As my usra of moms reflected on this verse, we had some insights.
1. Our value is ultimately not in our children (or our money). Being a parent and mother is not a pass out of doing good deeds and living for a mission. Similarly, not having children is not missing out on the most important goals...See more
Sundas Ejaz
5 years ago · Referencing Surah 18 and Ayah 18:1, 18:107
The story of Surah Kahf from the beginning until the end is about happiness - الحمد الله
This phrase الحمد الله, you say it when there is a blessing. يعني, the idea of the first آيَة illustrates that someone is holding the قران or he is hugging the قران and saying الحمد الله! What is the reason? ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ ۥ ‘All praise is for Allah Who has revealed the Book to His servant’. HE الله عزوجل has...See more
This phrase الحمد الله, you say it when there is a blessing. يعني, the idea of the first آيَة illustrates that someone is holding the قران or he is hugging the قران and saying الحمد الله! What is the reason? ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ ۥ ‘All praise is for Allah Who has revealed the Book to His servant’. HE الله عزوجل has...See more
Sajid
6 years ago · Referencing Surah 18
Why did Musa peace be upon him question kadhr why he broke the ship, when his own mother put him in the river when he was a baby. When it didn't make sense to do so
Why did Musa question why kadhr killed the young boy who was oppressive to his parents , when Musa himself accidentally killed a man who was innocent.
Why did Musa question kadhr why he helped the orphans securing thier inheritance without hesitation. when Musa himself helped the ...See more
Why did Musa question why kadhr killed the young boy who was oppressive to his parents , when Musa himself accidentally killed a man who was innocent.
Why did Musa question kadhr why he helped the orphans securing thier inheritance without hesitation. when Musa himself helped the ...See more
R. Ebied
4 years ago · Referencing Surah 18
The wisdom behind the recommendation to read surat Al kahf every Friday is truly amazing when we learn about how the surah summarizes some of the greatest trials we can encounter and their remedy or antidote:
1. Trial of faith: Youth seeking refuge in the cave to protect their faith and the three antidotes for this trial listed in the surah are 1) Good friends 2) Remember Akhirah 3) To recite the Quran and reflect on it (verses 27,28,29)
2. Th...See more
1. Trial of faith: Youth seeking refuge in the cave to protect their faith and the three antidotes for this trial listed in the surah are 1) Good friends 2) Remember Akhirah 3) To recite the Quran and reflect on it (verses 27,28,29)
2. Th...See more
R. Ebied
4 years ago · Referencing Surah 18
Surah Al Kahf starts with the people of the cave...
Rahma and mercy is mentioned often...
We have the story of Prophet Musa with khidr which mentions people at sea...loss of a child ... Hidden treasure.
The surah ends mentioning the sea again.
Being in the cave or sea physically or metaphorically, dealing with grief, or awaiting a 'hidden treasure' can all be moments of fear, isolation, uncertainty, etc.
Yet the theme of Rahma and mercy runs...See more
Rahma and mercy is mentioned often...
We have the story of Prophet Musa with khidr which mentions people at sea...loss of a child ... Hidden treasure.
The surah ends mentioning the sea again.
Being in the cave or sea physically or metaphorically, dealing with grief, or awaiting a 'hidden treasure' can all be moments of fear, isolation, uncertainty, etc.
Yet the theme of Rahma and mercy runs...See more
Reciting surah Kahf on Fridays must have so many wisdoms, that I don't even know.
But upon Reflecting over the surah as a whole,
A common them is the youth, and the stages of life that the youth may go through.
1) the young men in the beginning don't have much wealth or power in the land, but they are blessed with guidance and that is enough for them to raise their concerns in their society and thus they are forced to flee. Some of us don't...See more
But upon Reflecting over the surah as a whole,
A common them is the youth, and the stages of life that the youth may go through.
1) the young men in the beginning don't have much wealth or power in the land, but they are blessed with guidance and that is enough for them to raise their concerns in their society and thus they are forced to flee. Some of us don't...See more
Bilal Ahmad
2 weeks ago · Referencing Surah 18
I went through a time where I got extremely sick—not just physically, but mentally. I was under so much stress that everything felt like it was falling apart. Even in my sleep, I would wake up gasping for air, unable to breathe. Every day felt like a punishment. At home, I became harsh and overwhelmed by even small things.
Then, Allah guided me. I began to pray. I still clearly remember the day I was on my way to Jumu‘ah prayer, listening to Sura...See more
Then, Allah guided me. I began to pray. I still clearly remember the day I was on my way to Jumu‘ah prayer, listening to Sura...See more
Tanzim Faruque Aditi (sister)
last year · Referencing Surah 18 and Ayah 18:110
Lessons from surah Kahf:
Surah Kahf captured some allegories and parables those are less common in the Quran e.g. story of Zulkarnain and the people of the cave.
There are also self checks where to focus in the story and letting go of the trivial matters like, how many people in the cave or what kind of dog, or if Zulkarnain is in reality Alexander the great, where is the yajuj majuj wall etc.
Nothing is impossible for Allah. Even if we think w...See more
Surah Kahf captured some allegories and parables those are less common in the Quran e.g. story of Zulkarnain and the people of the cave.
There are also self checks where to focus in the story and letting go of the trivial matters like, how many people in the cave or what kind of dog, or if Zulkarnain is in reality Alexander the great, where is the yajuj majuj wall etc.
Nothing is impossible for Allah. Even if we think w...See more
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
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