Introduction

This blog’s  title is Surah al-Kahf. Surah al-Kahf  is going to talk about the story of a rich man. We  know him as the man with the two gardens. Clarifying the insight of the servant so that they see things as they really are. Therefore, they are not deceived by the world and its adornments.they do not  fall into the drawers of its temptations. Moreover, let them know that honor is not in luxury. Instead, it lies in holding fast to the rope of faith in addition to adhering to the guidance of the Qur’an. This should happen  even if it is on the top of a mountain or in the depths of a cave.

When a Muslim should read surah al-Kahf:

On Friday night begins at sunset on Thursday. Therefore, a Muslim can read Surat Al -Kahf from this time, and some scholars indicate that the best time is Friday morning or after dawn, but it can be read at any time during the day.

The reward for reading surah al-Kahf:

Prophet Mohammad said: ((“Whoever reads surah al-Kahf on Friday, it illuminates the time between the two Fridays, the present and the following one”)). This means that Allah grants its reader spiritual light to guide him or her till the following Friday.

• Protection against the Anti Messiah:

Prophet Mohammad said: ((“Whoever memorizes the first ten ayat of surah al-Kahf, Allah protects him or her against the Antichrist sedition.”)) This means that reading the first or the last ten ayat of surah al-Kahf protects a Muslim against the greatest seditions.

• Reaching the state of reassurance and tranquility:

Reading the holy Quran in general brings tranquility and reassurance to a Muslim’s heart. This is the same with surah al-Kahf in particular.

• Gaining great reward:

Reading every letter in the holy Quran benefits a Muslim a good deed. A good deed is duplicated into ten folds. Therefore, fancy the reward of reading surah al-Kahf as a whole!!!.

The story of man with the two gardens:

Almighty Allah said:
“واضرب لهم مثلًا رجلين جعلنا لأحدهما جنتين من أعناب وحففناهما بنخل وجعلنا بينهما زرعًا” (الكهف: 32)

((“And tell them the story  of the two men. to one of them, we made two gardens of grapes with turfs of palm trees. Moreover, we made plantation between them”))

There were two men. One of them was rich. He owned two vineyards. There were lots of trees and plantations. Streams and rivers ran through them. He lived in great luxury.

• The arrogant rich man:

The rich man was not grateful to Allah. On the contrary, he grew arrogant. The wealthy man thought that blessing will last forever. He boasted over his poor friend. The rich man said that he had more money and children than his friends. He went on to say: ((“I do not think that there will be resurrection or the hour; or that these gardens will be ruined one day.)) He even doubted and denied resurrection.

• The believing friend’s advice:

His believing friend tried to advise him and remind him of Allah. The believing friend said:
“أكفرت بالذي خلقك من تراب ثم من نطفة ثم سواك رجلًا؟” 

((Have you disbelieved in your Creator who created you out of a sperm. Later, He made you a mature man?”))

The poor friend advised the rich one to say on getting into his vineyards”
“ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله” 

((“This is what Allah determined. There is no might nor power except with Allah.))

• Alah’s punishment and the end of arrogance:

The rich man did not take his friend’s advice. Consequently, Allah sent torture to his vineyard. Soon, it was destroyed and became a barren desert. It turned into ruins:       
“فأصبحت كالصريم”

As a result, the rich man regrette and said:        
“يا ليتني لم أشرك بربي أحدًا” 

((“I wish i had not taken a partner with my lord”))

The lessons learnt from the story:

• Thanking Allah from the blessings preserves them. 
• Denying Allah’s favors ruins them. 
• Modesty is recommended, arrogance leads to destruction.
• True wealth is not just capital.
• The true wealth is faith and piety.
• Saying: “ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله” 
• ((“This is what Allah determined. There is no might nor power except with Allah.)) protects blessing against envy.

By incorporating the recitation of Surah Al-Kahf into their weekly routine, Muslims seek to attain these spiritual benefits. Reinforcing their faith and enhancing their moral and ethical conduct.

It is highly recommended to recite Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays, as it brings blessings and protection from the trials of Dajjal (the Antichrist). The surah encourages believers to seek knowledge, remain steadfast in their faith, and rely on Allah’s wisdom in all matters