Instructions
Read through the fun facts about Surah Al-Kahf, the 18th chapter of the Qur'an. Then, complete the activities below to test your knowledge about its amazing stories and lessons!
Fun Facts about Surah Al-Kahf!
- "Al-Kahf" means "The Cave" in Arabic.
- It is the 18th Surah (chapter) in the Holy Qur'an.
- Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged us to recite it every Friday.
- Reciting the first ten verses can help protect a person from the trials of the Dajjal (Antichrist).
- The Surah tells four main stories from the past to teach us important lessons.
Activity 1: Story Match-Up
Draw a line to match the story from Surah Al-Kahf with the main lesson it teaches us.
| Story | Main Lesson |
| 1. The People of the Cave (Ashaab al-Kahf) | A. Be humble and patient when seeking knowledge. |
| 2. The Man with Two Gardens | B. Use power and resources to help others and establish justice. |
| 3. Prophet Musa (Moses) and Al-Khidr | C. Hold on to your faith and trust in Allah's protection, even when you are facing hardship. |
| 4. Dhul-Qarnayn | D. Be grateful for Allah's blessings and never forget that He is the source of all good things. |
Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words from the word bank below to complete the sentences.
- The young men in the first story fell asleep in a ___________ for hundreds of years to protect their faith.
- Reciting Surah Al-Kahf on ___________ brings light and blessings for the week.
- The story of the man with two gardens teaches us to be ___________ for what Allah gives us.
- Reciting the first ten verses of this Surah is a protection from the trials of the ___________.
- Prophet Musa (AS) followed Al-Khidr to gain ___________.
- Dhul-Qarnayn built a great ___________ to protect people from Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog).
Activity 3: Word Scramble
Unscramble these words related to Surah Al-Kahf.
- HAFK -> ____________________
- UMAJHU -> ____________________
- SUMA -> ____________________
- DHIKR -> ____________________
- HAMAR -> ____________________ (Mercy)
Activity 4: Time to Think!
Think about the story of Prophet Musa (AS) and Al-Khidr. What does this story teach you about being patient and trusting that there is a good reason for things, even if we don't understand them at first?
Answer Key
Activity 1: Story Match-Up
1. The People of the Cave -> C. Hold on to your faith and trust in Allah's protection, even when you are facing hardship.
2. The Man with Two Gardens -> D. Be grateful for Allah's blessings and never forget that He is the source of all good things.
3. Prophet Musa (Moses) and Al-Khidr -> A. Be humble and patient when seeking knowledge.
4. Dhul-Qarnayn -> B. Use power and resources to help others and establish justice.
Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks
- cave
- Friday
- grateful
- Dajjal
- knowledge
- wall
Activity 3: Word Scramble
- HAFK -> KAHF
- UMAJHU -> JUMUAH
- SUMA -> MUSA
- DHIKR -> KHIDR
- HAMAR -> RAHMA
Activity 4: Time to Think!
Answers will vary. A good answer should mention that sometimes Allah has a bigger plan that we cannot see. Al-Khidr did things that seemed strange or wrong to Prophet Musa (AS), but there was a wise and good reason behind each action. This teaches us to be patient and trust in Allah's wisdom, even when we are confused or things are difficult.