Page 146 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF

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rom this verse, we can deduce that Musa (as) has already re-
F F ceived detailed information, through revelation, about
whom he was to meet. He makes a real effort to go to the
meeting point despite its distance from his current location,
because, even if he encounters hardship while making his way there, he
is certain that he will derive a great benefit from meeting with this very
special person.
Then, as soon as they meet, Musa (as) recognizes him, as well as his
superior character and knowledge, and asks to join him. This shows
that he probably already knew that this special person had been taught
much superior knowledge (Allah knows best). It is also probable that he
received a revelation that this person was on the righteous path and was
a guide for it, and that he should join him and learn from him for those
very reasons (Allah knows best).
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