The people of the Cave

 .By:khadija Amjad

The People of the Cave, or "Kahf" in Arabic, is a story from the Quran about a group of young men who sought refuge in a cave to escape persecution from the Romans. According to the Quran, these men were among the early followers of Prophet Jesus

While some variations exist, the general account suggests that these men slept in the cave for over 300 years. During their slumber, the sun shone upon them in a way that made it appear as if they were still alive, and their dog guarded the entrance to prevent anyone from entering. When they finally awoke, they believed that only a day or two had passed. However, upon returning to the city to purchase food, they discovered that the Roman Empire had converted to Christianity long ago, and their outdated clothing and currency attracted attention.

The story also tells us that the Christian community at that time had strayed from the right path and fallen into idolatry, a reason why the young men chose to leave the city. After their miraculous awakening, the emperor's army followed them back to the cave, but Allah put them to sleep, and the people decided to build a mosque over the cave as a memorial.

This tale teaches us that everything happens according to Allah's will, and we must have full faith in Him. The Quran reminds us that only Allah has knowledge of the unseen, and we should not be concerned with the exact number of people in the cave. Instead, we should focus on the lesson that this story imparts about relying on Allah's help and avoiding the temptation to disobey Him.

Overall, the story of the People of the Cave serves as a powerful reminder of Allah's power and our need to have faith in Him.

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