Truly humanity was created headstrong – desperate when bad things happen, begrudging when good things come. Allah describes the extent of this selfish passion: When faced with adversity, they renounce whatever they value for the sake of protecting their interests and avoiding any harm to themselves. They always want to protect their own interests and comfort. When difficulties arise, they expect others to take risks for them and support them at the cost of their own advantage. They always want the best of everything and expect to be treated with understanding and kindness. Generally, such people think first - or even exclusively - about themselves. If one's lower self is not trained, this selfishness will take control of one's moral character. When faced with choosing between their own advantage and that of their loved ones, they will forego their own benefit and make the greatest physical and emotional sacrifice that they can for their loved ones.Īll people are created with negative moral tendencies that direct them toward selfishness and egotism.
When necessary, they will endure every difficulty and exert all of their energy for the sake of their values and loved ones. In the Qur'an Allah reveals a very important truth:""You will not attain true goodness until you give of what you love." " (Surah Al 'Imran, 92) Self-sacrifice, one of the basic moral qualities that allows people to attain real goodness, can enable individuals to give up, happily and without a second thought, all that they own, love, and value. In the Qur'an Allah reveals a very important truth:""You will not atta. Thus, Muslims must ponder Surat al-Kahf carefully, bear its verses in mind, and analyze each verse in light of the Qur'an's other verses. Attentive readers will see that this sura bears the signs of the End Times, a time near the Hour, during which the practices of systems of unbelief and falsehood become widespread and Allah sends forth the truth to destroy them.īy Allah's will, this time is very near, so much so that it has become crucial for people to reflect upon this matter. We will explain the reasons behind these events so that readers can ponder and meditate upon Surat al-Kahf, which contains very important signs for today, in order to gain insight into these secrets and to abide by the Prophets' (saas) advice. As we will see throughout this book, the experiences of Ashab al-Kahf in an unbelieving world, the lessons Prophet Musa (as) learned from Khidhr (as), and Dhu'l-Qarnayn's (as) rule over the world, established to disseminate Islam's values, are matters upon which the believers need to reflect. Our Prophet's (saas) recommendation to memorize and read this sura attentively is a clear indication of this. Surat al-Kahf contains the signs required for the believers' defense and fight against the Dajjal and the irreligious movements bringing so much evil to humanity, which he wants to spread around the world, as well as many lessons from which the Muslims can learn. One reason why the Prophet (saas) recommended reading Surat al-Kahf is that it contains very important signs pointing to the End Times. Related by Abu Umamah al-Bahili: Whoever enters his (the Dajjal's) Hell, let him seek refuge with Allah and recite the opening verse of Surat al-Kahf, and it will become cool and peaceful for him, as the fire became cool and peaceful for Abraham. Related by an-Nawwas ibn Sam'an: He who among you will survive to see him (the Dajjal) should recite over him the opening verses of Surah al-Kahf. Many prophetic hadiths connect Surat al-Kahf with the End Times. The Qur'an's account of the Companions of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf) and Ar-Raqim, Prophet Musa's (as) experiences with Khidhr (as) (the person of knowledge), and the account of Dhu'l-Qarnayn (as) contain many secrets and expressions hinting at the End Times. Prophet Muhammad (saas) and many Muslim scholars have pointed out Surat al-Kahf for this reason. Such is the case with Surat al-Kahf, one of its suras. Furthermore, the Qur'an contains signs for the future and some mysteries upon which the believers must reflect. The lives of the Prophets, their calls to their nations, and their actual practices are examples for the believers to follow. Its narratives concerning past nations provide guidance to people in so many ways. One of its greatest miracles is it has retained its relevance to all people, regardless of when they live, since Allah first revealed it as a guide to wisdom and the righteous path. It is Allah's book of revelation, valid until the Day of Judgment. The Qur'an contains all the commands and information necessary for the believer's life.
The Qur'an contains all the commands and information necessary for the.