Exploring Islam With Uzi: Reciting Surah Kahf

Assalam-u-Alaikum dear readers! Hope you are all doing well Inshallah. Since it is almost Jummah, I wanted to share something that would be beneficial for you to recite during this blessed day. According to Hadith, whomever recites Surah Kahf (The Cave) on Jummah, he or she will have a light coming out from that Jummah to the next. (Below is a screenshot of the Hadith from the Hadith of the Day Facebook Page.

In addition, reciting Surah Kahf protects you from the Dajjal. The Surah also contains 4 stories:

1. The People of the Cave

2. The Man with the Two Gardens

3. Musa (A) and Khidr (A)

4. Dhur Qarnayn

Now, I'll be honest, Surah Kahf initially seems long and fairly intimidating (110 ayahs). But depending on your schedule, if you start reciting some of it Thursday night (since that's when Jummah officially starts), and than finish it on Friday morning, it will be a more easier on you. I also recommend listening to some reflections and tasfir on Surah Kahf so that you are able to have a greater understanding and appreciation for what you are reciting. Below are some useful links/YouTube videos:

 http://hadithoftheday.com/surat-al-kahf/

This link contains the entire Surah and translation.

https://youtu.be/wZPdOh6uITc

This link contains a beautiful recitation by Sheikh Sudais as well as a translation.

https://youtu.be/HksWRnYK8no

This link contains a introduction and reflections of the beginning of Surah Kahf  especially the story of the People of the Cave.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpvRHdAU9FYjxZcyfxnuXdSj7lzQaHlV

This playlist contains reflections on another story told in Surah Kahf: the story of Musa (A) and Khidr (A). On the Nauman Ali Khan podcasts for Apple there are six episodes about this story.

So far I have only heard the reflections of the story of the People of the Cave and the story of Musa (A) and Khidr (A). However, when I find reflections or Tafsir on the stories of the Man with the Two Gardens and Dhur Qarnayn, I will post it to blog Inshallah so that we can all benefit.

Also, please be sure to share the Hadith and reflections about Surah Kahf with your family and friends. And this goes without saying, but everything good written on this blog post is from Allah SWT and any mistakes written on this blog post are from my own short comings. 

Until next time, Inshallah! Have a great rest of your day.

Exploring Islam With Uzi: An Intro of Sorts

Assalam-u-Alaikum dear readers! Jummah Mubarak! And also welcome to this new segment on the blog. But first a small introduction:

Life got pretty sad for me in the past few months because of personal stuff. For a lot of people that are going through hardship, they turn to religion and spiritual guidance. I was no exception.

Now, it wasn't as if I didn't already observe the pillars of Islam. I did (except for hajj. Inshallah soon though!) and I also read the Quaran, as well as observed hijab. 

But I still had so much learn about Islam.

And I thought, why not share what pearls of wisdom that I am learning on here. After all, sharing knowledge is a form of Sadaqa Jariya.

And so begins this new segment on the blog. And in case you were wondering, I will blog about other things. But this is an important part of my life that I would like to share with all of you lol.

Anyhoo, have an amazing rest of your day!