30 March 2008

005-2c The Cave 18:16 Reason for hiding in The Cave


Translation, Commentary & Explanation of Chapter 18 The Cave.

Literal Translation of verse 16.
And when you leave them and the things they worship other than The God, look for a hiding place in a cave. Your Lord will shower you with His mercy and will sustain you with your needs.


Commentary by Jalalain.
The word "mirfaqan" at the end of the verse can be read as "marfiqan" and means "daily needs such as lunch and dinner".


Commentary by Dr Taqiuddin & Dr Muhammad Muhsin Khan.
The young men said to one another that "when you withdraw from them and what they worship, except Allah, then seek refuge in the cave. Your Lord will open a way for you from His Mercy and will make your affairs easy for you." e.g. provisions and dwelling etc...

Commentary by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.
The 7 sleepers were taking counsel among themselves, and one of them said "Do not be afraid of anything. Put your case in the hands of God. At present you are being persecuted. He will solve your difficulties and give you ease and comfort".

========will be contiued with God's will============

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