Believing youths
الكهف 13
They were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.
In an age of rampant idolatry, youths believed in their Lord and withdrew from their people, fleeing with their faith to the cave.
Steadfast on tawhid
الكهف 14
They stood and said: our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and earth.
Retreat to the cave
الكهف 10
When the youths retreated to the cave, they said: our Lord, grant us mercy.
The long sleep
الكهف 11
We cast sleep upon them in the cave for many years — a sign of God.
Awakening
الكهف 19
We raised them to question one another — time had passed and the people had believed.
A sign of resurrection
الكهف 21
We caused them to be found, that all might know God's promise is true.
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Quick facts
- They slept 309 years.
- Their dog stretched its paws at the entrance.
Lessons
- Righteous company saves.
- Fleeing with one's faith at times of trial.
- Trust in God through hardships.
⚠ The Quran does not establish the city's name, the cave's location, or the youths' names and exact number.
✦ Whoever believes in God and holds to their faith, God suffices them.
All items
- Believing youths (الكهف 13)
They were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance. - Steadfast on tawhid (الكهف 14)
They stood and said: our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and earth. - Retreat to the cave (الكهف 10)
When the youths retreated to the cave, they said: our Lord, grant us mercy. - The long sleep (الكهف 11)
We cast sleep upon them in the cave for many years — a sign of God. - Awakening (الكهف 19)
We raised them to question one another — time had passed and the people had believed. - A sign of resurrection (الكهف 21)
We caused them to be found, that all might know God's promise is true.