Page 37 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

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Surat al-Kahf 10 tells us that those young people sought refuge in
the cave from the existing oppressive system, which did not allow them
to express their views, tell the truth, and call to Allah's religion. Thus,
they distanced themselves from their people.
This verse might be signaling the creation of similar totalitarian
regimes in the End Times, for regimes founded upon communism, fas-
cism, or other ideologies seek to curb people's freedoms and oppress
those who want to lead a religious life. The Companions of the Cave
left their people and sought refuge because of similar oppression.
Muslims living in the End Times probably will have to remain out of
sight and hidden in order to escape the oppression of communist and
fascist systems. Those who do this successfully will distance them-
selves from society and will be seen only rarely.
However, this should not be understood as an idle period, for they
took refuge there while asking for Allah's grace and help. They also
sought to improve and develop themselves. Muslims of the End Times
who live under oppressive regimes will conceal themselves and hope
for Allah to increase His grace upon them, and also to make their lives
and struggle against anti-religious movements easier.
The Companions of the Cave's prayer to Allah (verse 10) also draws
our attention to the fact that the believers must never forget that only
Allah wills something to happen. All people are forever needy, help-
less, and dependent upon Him, and cannot achieve anything through
their own intellect, effort, and power unless Allah wills it. How can
they see anything through to its conclusion when they cannot even lift
a hand, walk, or breathe, except by His will? Many verses remind peo-
ple that they must always depend upon Allah's help, support, and
grace due to their incapacity and the fact that only Allah can will some-
thing to happen. For example:
You did not kill them; it was Allah Who killed them. And you
did not throw, when you threw; it was Allah Who threw, so that
He might test the believers with this excellent trial from Him.

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