Surah Al-Kahf
Chapter 18 · Verse 2 · Revealed in Makkah
“[He has made it] straight, to warn of severe punishment from Him and to give good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds that they will have a good reward”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Which was revealed in Makkah
What has been mentioned about the Virtues of this Surah and the first and last ten Ayat
Imam Ahmad recorded that Al-Bara' said: "A man recited Al-Kahf and there was an animal in the house which began acting in a nervous manner. He looked, and saw a fog or cloud overhead. He mentioned this to the Prophet , who said:
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
The properties and merits of Surah al-Kahf
According to a narration of Sayyidna Abu al-Darda' ؓ appearing in Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, al-Nasa'i and the Musnad of Ahmad, one who has memorized the first ten verses of Surah al-Kahf will remain protected from the ill effects of Dajjal (imposter). In another report in the same books and from the same authority, the same thing has been said about having memorized the last ten verses of Surah al-Kahf.
What does this verse bring up for you today?