YEAR A1 SUBJECTS

Qur’an Tafsir (A1): Sura Kahf

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

FREQUENCY

See term dates & teaching schedule.

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)

THE CAVE

Q.18 Sura Al-Kahf.

Q-IMMERSION:

University of Oxford weekend of 22-23 June 2024 covering Sura Qasas, registration now open. Click on Q-Immersion for full details and to register.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

Starts 20.05.24: Registration for the new 'Remembrance' short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details. Click on register to join.

Q-SYMPOSIUM:

starts 28.04.24: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2024’ day course is now open, click on for full course details. Click on register to join.

Q-CLUB:

We will continue our study of Q. 71 in term 3, starting on 30th April 2024, 7.15pm. Click on Q-Club for dates and details.

LONDON ACADEMY:

Term 3 will start on Friday 19 April 2024. Registration for this academic year is sold out! Click on London Academy for the term 3 timetable and details on our website for all other course details.

RAMADAN SHORT COURSE:

Forty Hadith on The Excellence of the Clear Qur’an by Mulla ‘Ali al-Qari. Click on Short Course for full details and to register.

KIDS ACADEMY:

Registration for term 3 beginning on 13th April 2024 in Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register, including ticketing options for siblings.

Q-CONNECT:

The next session is on 17th April 2024. We will continue to study Juzz Amma, focussing on Suras al-Tin (Q. 95) and al-‘Alaq (Q. 96). Registration for this online Zoom course is open. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.

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