Surah Kahf is the 18th surah of the Holy Quran that comprises 110 verses. This is the Makki surah and is positioned in 15-16th para.
The title of this surah means ‘the cave.’ The prime theme of this surah revolves around 4 stories that link to each other. The stories are about the people of the cave, the companion of two gardens, Musa & Kidhar, & Dhul Qarnayn.
All these incidents mentioned in Surah Kahf highlight the traits of temptation (Fitnah) that one must avoid for living a better life. This surah also highlights the consequences and best way to deal with the Fitnah.
It is stated in Surah Kahf that:
“So whoever wishes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord.” (Surah al-Kahf: 110)
Importance Of Reading Surah Kahf:
- It gives the message of faith.
- This surah is a source of forgiveness of sins from Allah.
- Reading and understanding Surah Kahf provides us with the righteous path
- It emphasizes the greatness of Allah who is the most merciful.
Below is the surah in English transliteration. Don’t miss the opportunity to read surah kahf every Jummah.
Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem
1. Alhamdu lillaahil lazeee anzala ‘alaa ‘abdihil kitaaba wa lam yaj’al lahoo ‘iwajaa
2. Qaiyimal liyunzira ba’asan shadeedam mil ladunhu wa yubashshiral mu’mineenal lazeena ya’maloonas saalihaati anna lahum ajran hasanaa
3. Maakiseena feehi abadaa
4. Wa yunziral lazeena qaalut takhazal laahu waladaa
5. Maa lahum bihee min ‘ilminw wa laa li aabaaa’ihim; kaburat kalimatan takhruju min afwaahihim; iny yaqooloona illaa kazibaa
6. Fala’allaka baakhi’un nafsaka ‘alaaa aasaarihim illam yu’minoo bihaazal hadeesi asafaa
7. Innaa ja’alnaa ma ‘alal ardi zeenatal lahaa linabluwahum ayyuhum ahsanu ‘amalaa
8. Wa innaa la jaa’iloona maa ‘alaihaa sa’eedan juruzaa
9. Am hasibta anna Ashaabal Kahfi war Raqeemi kaanoo min Aayaatinaa ‘ajabaa
10. Iz awal fityatu ilal Kahfi faqaaloo Rabbanaaa aatinaa mil ladunka rahmatanw wa haiyi’ lanaa min amrinaa rashadaa
11. Fadarabnaa ‘alaaa aazaanihim fil Kahfi seneena ‘adadaa
12. Summa ba’asnaahum lina’lama ayyul hizbaini ahsaa limaa labisooo amadaa (section 1)
13. Nahnu naqussu ‘alaika naba ahum bilhaqq; innahum fityatun aamanoo bi Rabbihim wa zidnaahum hudaa
14. Wa rabatnaa ‘alaa quloo bihim iz qaamoo faqaaloo Rabbunaa Rabbus samaawaati wal ardi lan nad’uwa min dooniheee ilaahal laqad qulnaaa izan shatataa
15. Haaa’ulaaa’i qawmunat takhazoo min dooniheee aalihatal law laa yaatoona ‘alaihim bisultaanim baiyin; faman azlamu mimmaniftaraa ‘alal laahi kazibaa
