Which surah is Surah al Kahf?
18th chapter
Al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, al-kahf; meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier “Meccan surah”, which means it was revealed in Mecca, instead of Medina.
What is said in Surah Kahf?
This Surah mentions 3 stories, the people of the cave, the story of Musa (عليه السلام), and of Dhu’l Qarnayn. It warns against the dangers of pleasures and it’s allure which can cause people to behave in strange ways that go against teachings of Islam.
Can I read Surah Kahf in English PDF?
You can read Surah Al-Kahf PDF in English. Download on any of your devices, and there will be no need for an active internet connection. Read it anytime when you want and try to learn its meaning. Also, try to learn it by heart.
What does Quran 18 29 mean?
Ala-Maududi. (18:29) And proclaim: “This is the Truth from your Lord. Now let him who will, believe; and let him who will, disbelieve. We have prepared a Fire for the wrong-doers whose billowing folds encompass them. If they ask for water, they will be served with a drink like dregs of oil that will scald their faces.
What is the main theme of Surah Qaf?
SURAH QAF BRIEF COMMENTARY & BACK GROUND: The main theme of the Surah is the oneness of God and the doctrine of life after death. Resurrection is the central theme of the Surah and it narrates the scene of the Last day and that how Man’s deed are getting recorded and will be put before him on the day of Judgement.
What is the purpose of the creation of jinn and human?
They are, like humans, rational beings formed of nations (7:38). Surah 51:56 resumes that both jinn and humans were created to worship God.
What does QAF mean in Arabic?
The Arabic letter ق is named قاف (qaf). The Arabic qaf sound is slightly different to a ‘q’ in for example, ‘queen’. When pronounced, it sounds a bit like the start of ‘caught’ but further back in the throat. Here is an example of the pronunciation: Audio Player.
How many people are in KAHF cave?
It is claimed that this cave housed the Seven Sleepers (Arabic: اصحاب الكهف, aṣḥāb al kahf) – a group of young men who, according to Byzantine and Islamic sources, fled the religious persecution of Roman emperor Decius.
How long did the people of the cave sleep in Surah Kahf?
309 years
As a result of the calendar change the number of years they spent in the cave increased to 309 years (lunar). When the sleepers awakened they believed they had slept for only a few hours. One of them was sent to buy food.
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