About This Surah
Surah Al-Kahf (الكهف) is the 18th chapter of the Qur'an, with 110 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, cosmology, and theology. It prominently features companions of the cave and Yajuj and Majuj.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2018
- 1, 54The Quran
- 2, 30, 88Glad Tidings for Believers
- 2, 4, 87Warning for Disbelievers
- 3, 108Eternal Reward in Paradise
- 4, 5Refuting the Claim of Divine Offspring
- 6Prophetic Compassion and Grief
- 7Earthly Adornment as a Test
- 8Transience of the Material World
- 9, 13The Sleepers of the Cave
- 10, 16Supplication for Mercy and Guidance
- 11, 17, 18Divine Protection and Miracles
- 12, 19Awakening and Questioning
- 13, 14Steadfastness in Faith
- 14, 15Rejecting False Deities
- 16Seeking Isolation for Faith
- 17Physical Miracles in Nature
- 19Lawful Food and Caution
- 20Fear of Persecution
Verses 21–4018
- 21Proof of Resurrection
- 22Futility of Speculation
- 23, 24, 69Saying Insha'Allah
- 24Constant Remembrance of Allah
- 25Duration of the Sleep
- 26, 91Divine Sovereignty over the Unseen
- 27Inalterability of Allah's Words
- 28Companionship of the Righteous
- 28Danger of Worldly Distractions
- 29Free Will and Accountability
- 29, 53, 100, 102, 106Punishment of Hellfire
- 31Bliss and Adornment of Paradise
- 32, 33, 34, 35Arrogance of Wealth
- 36Denial of Resurrection
- 37Reminder of Human Creation
- 38, 102, 110Rejection of Shirk / Polytheism
- 39Acknowledging Divine Will in Blessings
- 40, 41, 42Destruction of Wealth and Regret
Verses 41–6015
- 43, 44Absolute Power of Allah
- 45Fleeting Nature of Worldly Life
- 46The Enduring Good Deeds
- 47Events of the Day of Judgment
- 47, 48Resurrection and Gathering
- 49Presentation of the Book of Deeds
- 50, 63Enmity of Satan / Iblis
- 51, 52Falsehood of Shirk
- 54, 56Human Disputation and Argumentativeness
- 55Precedents of Past Nations
- 56Role of Messengers
- 57Turning Away from Divine Signs
- 58Divine Respite and Patience
- 59Destruction of Past Civilizations
- 60, 61, 62, 63, 64Journey in Search of Knowledge
Verses 61–807
- 65Meeting with Khidr
- 66, 69, 70, 73, 76Courtesy of the Student with the Scholar
- 67, 68, 72, 75Importance of Patience in Learning
- 71, 79The Incident of Damaging the Ship
- 74, 80The Incident of the Young Boy
- 77The Incident of Repairing the Wall
- 78, 79, 80, 81, 82Unveiling the Wisdom behind Unseen Decrees
Verses 81–1007
- 82Righteousness of Parents Benefiting Children
- 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89…Just Rulership and Empowerment
- 86The Western Expedition of Dhul-Qarnayn
- 90, 91The Eastern Expedition of Dhul-Qarnayn
- 93, 94, 95, 96, 97Building the Rampart against Gog and Magog
- 98Fulfillment of the Divine Promise
- 99Exposure and Gathering on Judgment Day
Verses 101–1107
- 101Blindness to Divine Truth
- 103, 104The Greatest Losers in Deeds
- 105Worthlessness of Deeds of Disbelievers
- 107Gardens of Firdaws
- 109The Inexhaustible Words of Allah
- 110Hope for Meeting Allah
- 110Mortality of the Prophet and Pure Monotheism
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge348
Allah↔faith288
Allah↔disbelief189
Allah↔the earth185
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife124
Allah↔divine mercy114
Allah↔injustice105
deeds for the afterlife↔faith98
faith↔disbelief97
faith↔knowledge74
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
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Al-Isra · 17:89
And I have explained to people in this Qur’ān and brought all types of advice, reminders, commands, prohibitions and stories they…
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Al-An'am · 6:48
I send our messengers only to inform the people of faith and obedience of the glad tidings of everlasting delight that will never…
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Fussilat · 41:8
Indeed, those who have faith in Allah and His messengers and do good deeds, for them is an everlasting reward which will never fin…
∿ similarity: 0.78
Al-Baqarah · 2:82
So those who have faith in Allah and His Prophet, and do good, will be rewarded with entry into the Garden, where they will live e…
∿ similarity: 0.76
Fussilat · 41:6
O Messenger! Say to these deniers: “I am only a human just like you are. I receive revelation from Allah that your true deity is o…
∿ similarity: 0.76
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Kahf?
Surah Al-Kahf (الكهف) is the 18th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 110 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Kahf?
The main themes of Surah Al-Kahf are theology, prophethood, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf?
Surah Al-Kahf prominently features companions of the cave and Yajuj and Majuj.
Is Surah Al-Kahf Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Kahf is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 110 verses.
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