Page 18 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF

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his verse points out the Qur'an's importance and that it is the
true book. The Qur'an guides humanity, reminds people of
T T their eternal life, and shows them the righteous path. It is a
revelation and the only path that shows us how to win Allah's good
pleasure and mercy, and Paradise. It is the absolute measure for right
and wrong. As Surat al-Baqara 120 states, "Allah's guidance is the true
guidance." Our Lord reveals that the believers must hold on tightly to
the Qur'an's guidance, as follows:
So hold fast to what has been revealed to you. You are on a
straight path. It is certainly a reminder to you and to your peo-
ple, and you will be questioned. (Surat az-Zukhruf, 43-44)
Surat al-Kahf 2 indicates the importance of abiding by Allah's reve-
lation. All believers have the life-long responsibility of obeying His in-
junctions, orders, and recommendations, and no difficulty, pressure, or
hardship can cause them to be distracted or careless in this matter.
Regardless of the circumstances, they are meticulous, diligent, and de-
termined.
The verse also draws our attention to the obligation of warning oth-
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