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What did the Quraysh send al-Naḍr ibn al-Ḥārith and ʿUqbah ibn Abī Muʿayṭ to Madīnah to do?
What did the Quraysh send al-Naḍr ibn al-Ḥārith and ʿUqbah ibn Abī Muʿayṭ to Madīnah to do?
Which three questions did the Jewish Rabbis instruct the Quraysh to ask Muhammad?
Which three questions did the Jewish Rabbis instruct the Quraysh to ask Muhammad?
What was the purpose of the Quraysh's inquiry into Muhammad's prophethood?
What was the purpose of the Quraysh's inquiry into Muhammad's prophethood?
What revelation was given in response to the Quraysh's questions?
What revelation was given in response to the Quraysh's questions?
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How is Sūrat al-Kahf described in its significance for believers?
How is Sūrat al-Kahf described in its significance for believers?
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What is the special merit mentioned about reciting Sūrat al-Kahf on Fridays?
What is the special merit mentioned about reciting Sūrat al-Kahf on Fridays?
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What was the reaction of the Quraysh upon returning from Madīnah?
What was the reaction of the Quraysh upon returning from Madīnah?
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Who narrated the significance of reciting Sūrat al-Kahf?
Who narrated the significance of reciting Sūrat al-Kahf?
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Study Notes
Revelation Context
- Sūrat al-Kahf was revealed in Makkah.
- The Quraysh sent al-Naḍr ibn al-Ḥārith and ʿUqbah ibn Abī Muʿayṭ to Madīnah to gather information about Muhammad.
Delegation's Mission
- Quraysh instructed their delegation to consult Jewish scholars for knowledge regarding Muhammad's qualities and teachings.
- The Jewish Rabbis advised the delegation to ask Muhammad three specific questions to test his prophethood.
The Three Questions
- Inquiry about a group of young men from an earlier era and their story, noted for its strangeness.
- Question about a traveler who journeyed extensively across the east and west, seeking details of his narrative.
- Curiosity regarding the nature of the soul (rūḥ) and its essence.
Return to Makkah
- The delegation returned to Makkah with a solution to the Quraysh's concerns about Muhammad.
- They approached the Messenger of Allah with the three questions outlined by the Jewish scholars.
Revelation of Sūrat al-Kahf
- The answers to the delegation's inquiries were provided in Sūrat al-Kahf.
- The surah serves as a guiding light for believers.
Significance of Sūrat al-Kahf
- Reciting Sūrat al-Kahf on Fridays is emphasized, promising illumination in faith from one Friday to the next.
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Explore the significant events surrounding the revelation of Sūrat al-Kahf in Makkah. This quiz delves into the interactions between Quraysh and Jewish scholars in Madinah regarding the Prophet Muhammad's character and message. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in Islamic history.
