#SURAH KAHF TAFSEER IN ENGLISH SERIES#

Adam and Shaytaan This story is followed by a series of verses reminding us about the Last Day. As well as a reminder that our wealth and children are merely a test for us, so they should not distract us from the purpose of life. Children are a test The story ends with a reminder that this world is like water (which I have explained elsewhere).

He had failed the test of material success, which is a test we face almost on a daily basis in this capitalistic* society. The man eventually lost all his wealth and property and was regretful for his attitude. He reminded him to seek His forgiveness before Allah takes his wealth away.

His poorer friend reminded him to be grateful to Allah. A successful plantation But he grew arrogant, felt entitled and was ungrateful to Allah for His blessings. The story shows us that Allah blessed one man with abundant wealth and a successful farm. This is the only story in this Surah that begins with the words “Give them the parable of two men, whom We gave one of them two gardens.” This supports the opinion of it being a parable. I am of the opinion that this story is a parable, and not necessarily a true story, and Allah knows best. One who was wealthy and the other was less fortunate. Find out more about their story, in shaa Allah! The Parable of the Farmer The Surah then moves on to the second story about two men. Did you know that a dog accompanied the 7 young men? SubhaanAllah. Choosing to do a good deed The believers will be rewarded with Paradise while the disbelievers will face punishment in the Hellfire. We will be accountable to Allah for our choices on the Last Day. It is rounded off with a reminder of the theme of the Surah. Evil company The importance of good company, the dangers of evil company and the importance of focusing only on beneficial knowledge are all lessons from this story. Like the importance of saying Inshaa Allah when planning for the future. Lessons from this story The next set of verses then highlight a few lessons from this story. So the actions of these unknown people cannot be taken as evidence in light of clear Hadith. There are many Hadiths that prohibit building Masjids over graves. A typical masjid Reality, however, is that the Qur’an does not justify the actions of these unknown people. This has been misunderstood by some Muslims today as permission in the Qur’an to build Masjids over graves of righteous people. Sadly, the prevailing (most common) opinion among the people at that time was to build a Masjid over their graves. The people disputed (argued, debated) over what to do with their graves. The young men passed away in a way not mentioned in the Qur’an. They served as a reminder of the reality of resurrection for them. Upon awakening, the youth were discovered by the people of that century. Allah also preserved their health through this time in miraculous ways.

A cave Allah preserved (maintained, protected, kept safe) their youth (teen age or young adult age, probably under 30 years old). Allah answered their du’aa by putting them to sleep for three centuries. Fearing persecution, (punishment, torture, bullying) they fled (ran away) to a cave and asked Allah for assistance (help). The story is about seven young men who were the only believers in their city.

#SURAH KAHF TAFSEER IN ENGLISH FULL#

So that they listen to the full detailed story and derive lessons from it. The purpose of this could have been to get the attention of the disbelievers of Makkah. Which is told first in summary then in details. The Seven Sleepers After mentioning this theme, Allah then goes directly into the first story. So do not be fooled by the beauty of this worldly life. The world was created to test us and everything in it is a test and will eventually come to an end. This is the essence of the message of Surah Kahf. Then I will make whatever is on it dry bare soil.” An example of beauty in this world. In which Allah said, “Definitely, I have made whatever on earth beautiful, to test which of them are best in their deeds. The core theme of Surah Kahf is then summarized in verses seven and eight. As they are responsible for their own choices, and he has done his job to the best of his ability. Example of an idol that is being worshipped The Messenger (peace be upon him) is then told not to grief too much over those who persist in disbelief. The opening verses praises Allah for revealing the Qur’an as a means of guidance for mankind, and a warning to those who persist (continue) in disbelief. Do you know what Surah al Kahf is all about? Here is a summary, in shaa Allah! A Thematic Tafseer of Surah Kahf Surah Kahf begins by laying down the fundamental (basic, essential, foundation) theme of the Surah.

Surah kahf tafseer in english