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YEAR G2 SUBJECTS

Qur’an Tafsir (G2): Sura Kahf

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Sūra Kahf is a Meccan sura which gets its name from the Sleepers of the Cave, whose story takes a prominent place in the sura (v9–26). This sura also deals with other stories such as Moses’ meeting with an unidentified figure (v60–82), the story of Dhu ’l-Qarnayn (v83–99) and the the parable of the luscious gardens (v32-44). The sura opens and closes with references to the Qur’an itself.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, we will explore how the cause of revelation narrations (asbab al-nuzul) connected to this sura can help determine a deeper understanding of the sura, in particular its structure and the meanings found therein.

The practical lessons that can be derived from these stories, and the relationship of the stories in this sura with other suras in the Qur'an will be explored.

SURA KAHF

This sura is a protection against the trails of the Dajjal. The four main stories in this chapter outlines four (other) trials and God’s protection:

1- Religion (Sleepers of the Cave)
2- Money (Parable of the luscious gardens)
3- Knowledge (Prophet Moses meeting Khidr)
4- Power (Dhu ’l-Qarnayn)

Some traditions about Sura Kahf

Al-Hakim recorded from Abu Sa`id that the Prophet peace be upon him said ‘Whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf on Friday, it will illuminate him with light from one Friday to the next’. Imam Aḥmad recorded from Abu Ad-Darda' that the Prophet (S) said ‘Whoever memorizes ten verses from the beginning of Sūra Al-Kaḥf will be protected from the Dajjāl.

TEACHER

- Dr Saquab Ashraf

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FREQUENCY

See term dates & teaching schedule.

London Subjects

COURSE MATERIAL

The course will utilise material from the forthcoming Q-Book publication, which contains diagrams and visual aides to help capture the main concept(s) for a particular verse, as well as highlight QPDs (Qur'an Points of Discussion)

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THE CAVE

Q.18 Sura Al-Kahf.

London Subjects
Q-RIDE:
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Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th of April 2026, at Hazelwick School is Sold Out. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to find out more.
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Q-RIDE:
Starts Saturday 25th of July 2026: Registration for ‘ Q-Ride ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-RUN:
Starts Saturday 1st of August  2026 : Registration for  ‘ Q-Run ’  is now open.  Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-REFLECT:
Join us for the next Q-Reflect at Waterstones, Central London (Piccadilly),  Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers):  In the Pursuit of Excellence is on Wednesday 10th of June 2026. Click Q-Reflecton for full course details and to register.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: MERCITUDE
Starts 1st of June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude  short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
LONDON ACADEMY:
Term 3 starts Friday, 10th April 2026! View the timetable on our website.
Kids’ Academy:
Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th of April 2026, at Hazelwick School is Sold Out. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to find out more.
Q-CONNECT:
Join the next session of the online Zoom course on 17th of June, 2026. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.
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Now’s your chance to bring the Q-Club experience to your community. Check out our Pop-Up JustGiving page and join the fun!
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