Surah Al-Kahf
سُورَةُ الكَهۡفِSurah Al-Kahf contains four significant stories: the Sleepers of the Cave, the two garden owners, Musa and Khidr, and Dhul-Qarnayn. It is recommended to recite on Fridays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surah Al-Kahf is in which para (Juz)?
Surah Al-Kahf is located in Juz 15 (Subhanallazi) and Juz 16 (Qal Alam) of the Quran.
How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Kahf?
Surah Al-Kahf contains 110 ayahs (verses).
Is Surah Al-Kahf a Meccan or Medinan surah?
Surah Al-Kahf is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed after the Prophet's migration to Medina, often addressing community laws and practical guidance.
What are the key themes of Surah Al-Kahf?
The key themes of Surah Al-Kahf include: The Sleepers of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf), Musa's journey with Khidr, The story of Dhul-Qarnayn, and Trials of faith, wealth, knowledge, and power.
What does "Al-Kahf" mean in English?
The name "Al-Kahf" means "The Cave" in English. The surah is named after this term which appears in or relates to its content.
What is the Arabic name of Surah Al-Kahf?
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Kahf is سُورَةُ الكَهۡفِ.
What surah number is Surah Al-Kahf in the Quran?
Surah Al-Kahf is the 18th surah in the Quran, appearing as chapter 18 out of 114 total chapters.
How long is Surah Al-Kahf to recite?
The audio recitation of Surah Al-Kahf takes approximately 22 minutes and 40 seconds to complete.
Are there any sajdas (prostrations) in Surah Al-Kahf?
Surah Al-Kahf does not contain any sajda tilawah (prostration of recitation) verses.
Which surah comes before Surah Al-Kahf?
The surah that comes before Surah Al-Kahf is Surah Al-Israa (Bani Israel) (Surah 17).
Which surah comes after Surah Al-Kahf?
The surah that comes after Surah Al-Kahf is Surah Maryam (Surah 19).