Page 70 - The End Times and the Mahdi

They distanced themselves utterly from
the surrounding idolatrous worldview

When you have separated yourselves from them and
everything they worship except Allah, take refuge in the
cave, and your Lord will unfold His mercy to you and
open the way to the best for you in your situation. (Surat
al-Kahf: 16)
Due to the unbelievers' oppression, the Companions of

the Cave felt the need for total segregation. Thus, they sev-
ered all links with the unbelievers by seeking refuge in the
cave. During this period, Allah's grace descended on them,
and He made things easier for them in many respects. The
most important aspect of His help and support was spar-
ing them from the negative impact of the unbelievers.

They hid themselves

For if they find out about you, they will stone you or
make you revert to their religion, and then you will
never have success. (Surat al-Kahf: 20)
'They will stone you' describes a form of terror. This
character trait is clearly recognizable today in people who
are under the influence of irreligious ideologies. For exam-
ple, terrorists who subscribe to communism are led by

their hostility to the state to throw stones and attack its of-
ficials, as well as at the police forces. These attacks aim to
weaken and demoralize them so that the communists can
realize their anti-religious ideals and establish their rule by
dragging the country into disorder and conflict.
Given this, it is vital for the people of the End Times to
stay clear of the bloodstained ideologies that have brought

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)
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