Page 39 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

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J J ust as the Companions of the Cave sought refuge from the
oppression of the prevailing godless system, the believers in
the End Times will choose to conceal themselves, for their
own protection, from such oppressive systems as commu-
nism, fascism, and other enemies of religion and moral values. Their
existence will resemble that of the Companions of the Cave: they will
be oppressed, will not have freedom of thought, and will not be able to
speak their minds.
However, this period of concealment is not about worrying and suf-
fering. Quite the contrary; it is a waiting period in peace and content-
ment. The expression "We sealed their ears with sleep in the cave for a
number of years" suggests that the believers' time of concealment will
pass in inner peace, as if they were asleep.
For the Muslims, this is a period of personal development, educa-
tion, acquiring knowledge, and growing stronger in faith. They will not
be affected by the violence, oppression, injustice, and cruelty unleashed
upon society by those who do not believe and are enemies of moral val-
ues. The believers will be away from all of this hardship, as if they were
in a cave, and, by Allah's grace, this situation will protect them.
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