Page 172 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF

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tive of Dhu’l-Qarnayn (as) in many ways. The verse says that it
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the revelations of hidden meanings and reasons.
The Qur’an uses the narrative of Dhu’l-Qarnayn (as) to give more ex-
amples of Islamic values for the benefit of the believers, and relates
events from which they can learn lessons. Their meanings are so clear
and easily understandable that they can be taken literally and reflected
upon in order to comprehend and learn. As Allah says:
Alif Lam Ra. A Book whose verses are perfected and then pre-
sented in detail from One Who is All-Wise, All-Aware. (Surah
Hud, 1)
Believers need to read the Qur’an with a pure heart and the intention
to learn, for Allah states in Surat al-Hajj 16 that the verses are "Clear
Signs." Other verses on this subject are the following:
The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Qur’an was sent
down as guidance for mankind, with Clear Signs containing
guidance and discrimination… (Surat al-Baqara, 185)
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