Surah Al-Kahf. Illuminating Blessings and Protection
as it is a well-known tradition that the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) exhorted Muslims to recite Surah Kahf every Friday. This sacred Surah not only offers protective blessings but also contains four consecutive stories, directly communicated by Allah the Almighty to the Prophet (PBUH). These narratives render Surah Kahf one of the most cherished and spiritually significant chapters in the Quran, imbued with invaluable guidance and lessons for believers.
Surah Al-Kahf holds significance as it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of monotheistic faith in One God.
قُلْ إِنَّمَا أَنَا بَشَرٌ مِّثْلُكُمْ يُوحَىٰ إِلَيَّ أَنَّمَا إِلَـٰهُكُمْ إِلَـٰهٌ وَاحِدٌ ۖ فَمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو لِقَاءَ رَبِّهِ فَلْيَعْمَلْ عَمَلًا صَالِحًا وَلَا يُشْرِكْ بِعِبَادَةِ رَبِّهِ أَحَدًا
Say, “I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is one God. So whoever would hope for the meeting with his Lord – let him do righteous work and not associate in the worship of his Lord anyone.” Surah Kahf (The Cave) – Verse 110
The profound benefits of Surah Al-Kahf are echoed in numerous Hadiths. It is narrated that those who recite the first ten verses (or, according to some Hadiths, the last ten) of this Surah will be graced with a divine light that shines from one Friday to the next.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) conveyed, ‘Whoever recites Surah Kahf will be gifted, on the Day of Resurrection, with a radiant light that extends all the way from their place to Makkah. And those who recite the last ten verses of this Surah will be safeguarded from the trials of the Antichrist.’ (Hadith reported by At-Tabarani and authenticated by Al-Albani)
Furthermore, the Prophet emphasized, ‘Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on a Friday, Allah will cast a luminous glow between that Friday and the next.’ (Hadith narrated by An-Nassai, Al-Hakem, and Al-Bayhaqi, according to Abu Said al-Khudari, may Allah be pleased with them, and authenticated by Al-Albani)
For added spiritual protection, Muslims recite this Surah as a shield against the Dajjal, the Antichrist prophesied to appear at the end of time. The recitation of Surah Al-Kahf not only bestows divine light but also serves as a means of seeking refuge from the impending trials and tribulations.
