قصة أصحاب الكهف
The Story of the Sleepers (Al-Kahf)
A story about faith and trust in Allah. Learn how young believers chose faith over comfort and were protected by Allah.
Chapters
Young Believers
A long time ago, in a city where people worshipped idols, there were some young people who believed in Allah. They knew that worshipping idols was wrong. They believed that Allah is the only One worthy of worship. But the king of the city was very angry at anyone who did not follow his religion. The young believers were in danger. They were scared, but they were brave in their hearts.
The Prayer
The young believers came together and made a beautiful prayer. They said, "Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us guidance." They knew that only Allah could protect them. And Allah heard their prayer. This teaches us that when we are scared, we should turn to Allah. Allah is closer to us than our own heartbeat.
The Cave
Allah guided the young believers to a cave in the mountain. They went inside and Allah made them sleep. They slept for a very long time — 309 years! During all that time, Allah protected them from the harsh sun, the cold rain, and the people who were looking for them. Their dog sat at the entrance of the cave, guarding them. Even the dog was blessed by Allah.
Waking Up
After 309 years, the young believers woke up. They thought they had slept only a day or a part of a day. They said, "How long have we stayed here?" They sent one of them to the city to buy food. But when they entered the city, everything had changed. The buildings were different, the people were different, and the religion was different. It was a completely different time.
What Did We Learn?
The Sleepers of the Cave taught us to put our faith in Allah first, even when the whole world is against us. When we are scared, we should pray to Allah. And when we trust in Allah, Allah will protect us — even in ways we never expected.
What You'll Learn
Put your faith in Allah first. Even when the whole world is against you, Allah is with you.
💭 When have you felt scared, and what helped you feel better?
Prayer is powerful. When you are scared, turn to Allah and make dua. Allah hears every prayer.
💭 What prayer do you make when you are worried?
Trust in Allah's timing. He knows what is best for us, even when we don't understand.
💭 What is something that happened that you didn't understand at first?