Story#1

The first story that is mentioned in the Surah is the story of the men of the cave.

They were the people who were believers and lived in a country of non-believers. Thus, when they noticed that people will threaten their lives because of their faith, they leave the city and go to a cave for the sake of Allah and their faith.

Thus, there Allah SWT. bestowed sleep over them and when they woke up from their sleep, by that time all the people of their city had become believers.

Thus, this story shows that when a person puts his or her trust in Allahعزوجل, He always comes to their rescue and helps them in easing their difficulties.

Lesson

The lesson from this story to learn is that Allah عزوجل puts the faith of a person to trial. When Allah عزوجل puts the faith to trial and when a believer is steadfast in his or her faith, then Allah assists them in ways that are beyond comprehension.

Moreover, the story also gives the lesson that a Muslim must always remain in the company of people who are good and righteous.

The men of the cave were all righteous, thus, being together is one of the factors that attracted the mercy and assistance of Allahعزوجل. Thus, a Muslim should be steadfast in her or his faith and remain in the company of good people.

Story#2

The second story in Surah Al-Kahf talks about a person who was the owner of two gardens and he was wealthy and rich in every regard. However, his wealth led him astray and he started doubting his faith, as a result of which Allahعزوجل deprived him of all the worldly artifice and bounties, which made him realize the transients nature of the things of this world but by then it was too late for him.

Lesson

From this story, we also as Muslims can learn that all the wealth is a test from Allah عزوجل. Therefore, to those whom He grants, He is actually testing them whether they will be grateful to Him or not. Secondly, a Muslim must also learn the lesson that the things of this world are all temporary and transient, therefore, when they are available one must thank Allah and spend on the ones who don’t have these worldly pleasures available to them.

Story#3

The third story mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf is of the Messenger Musa (AS) and Al-Khadir (AS). When Prophet Musa thought that no one in this world had more knowledge of things than him, then Allah عزوجل sent him to meet the messenger Al-Khadir, who throughout the story proved that he knew more than Musa)AS).

Lesson

The lesson to be learned from this story is that knowledge is not something which one should be proud of, rather, having knowledge of things should teach humility to a person and one should know that there is always someone who is more knowledgeable and has a better understanding of things than one’s own self.

Story#4

The fourth story that Allah عزوجل mentions in The Quran in this particular Surah is the story of great king Dhul-Qarnayn who traveled all across the world to help the people who were in need and spread good wherever he went. He was the one who provided relief to people from the menace of Gag Magog.

Lesson

The lesson to be learned from this story is that power is also a gift from Allah عزوجل and to those whom He gives power; He tests them by doing so.

Therefore, those who have power over and compared to others should use this power to do good and make the lives of other easier, and fight evil as well.

Conclusion

• If you always strive to protect your faith, then Allah will help you in ways you can’t even comprehend.
• All your power and might are given to you by Allah, use it in the right way. Don’t abuse your power and know that Allah is the most powerful.
• Whatever you have is given by Allah and He deserves to be appreciated at all times. Also never be arrogant and proud.
• In life, you will face situations that you won’t understand. This is when you need to put your trust in Allah’s plan and wisdom. He is the most knowledgeable.