Benefits of Surah Al Kahf – Read Surat Al-Kahf Especially on Fridays (Jumma)

Benefits of Surah Al Kahf – Read Surat Al-Kahf Especially on Fridays (Jumma)

The virtues of reciting Surah al Kahf during the day or night of Jummah (Friday) we come to learn from from the Prophet (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him.)

The Messenger of ALLAH (ﷺ) said,

“Whoever reads Surat al-kahf on the day of Jummah, will have a light that will shine from him from on Friday to the next.” (Reference: al-Hakim, 2/399; al-Bayhaqi, 3/249)

The Messenger of ALLAH (ﷺ) said,

“Whoever reads Surat al-kahf on the night of Jummah, will have a light that will stretch between him and the Ancient House (the Ka’bah).” (Reference: Al-Darimi, 3407 (Sahih/ Al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami, 6471)

The Four Stories of Surah Al-Kahf

Story 1: Fitnah of Religion

Young men fleeing and seeking shelter in the cave.(Verses 9-31)

Story 2: Fitnah of Money/Wealth

A man with two gardens, praising himself and not ALLAH. (Verses 32-59)

Story 3: Fitnah of Knowledge

Prophet Musa (as) seeking knowledge from Al-Khidr. (Verses 60-82)

Story 4: Fitnah Of Power

Dhul-Qurnain, not abusing power. (Verses 83-110)

(Surah Al-Kahf The Holy Quran, Chapter 18)