Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437 Gems Of Surah Al-Kahf-4 Dhul-Qarnain Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437 The fourth story that Allah Almighty mentions in Quran in this particular Surah is the story of great king Dhul-Qarnain ("The Two-Horned"). He was very humble. He knew that whatever power/strength he had was given to him by Allah swt. He was a great ruler and a great conqueror whose conquests spread from the East to the West and to the North. He travelled to far off places until he reached a land between two mountains.    Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437 The people who lived here were greatly troubled by the tribe of Yajuj and Majuj. (Yajuj and Majuj would come to their land and would fight steal and kill them). They told Dhul Qarnain that if he could help them and build a barrier between them, then they would pay him (huge amount/tax). To this Dhul Qarnain replied, “The wealth, authority, and power that Allah has given me is better than anything.  So lend me your support and I will build the wall for you”. He asked the men to give him blocks/sheets of iron. Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437 Dhul-Qarnain blocked the place between the two mountains with the iron blocks and then made the men blow so hard that they (the blocks) became hot as fire. Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437 Then he poured molten copper on the blocks. It would solidify and become so smooth that nobody could climb on it. Thus the Yajuj and Majuj could not climb up or dig through the wall and the people were saved from their mischief. The wall will stay there for a prescribed time that only Allah swt knows. Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437 Lessons If we are blessed with any power or strength, we should never be proud. Whatever good we have, has been given to us by Allah swt so we should always stay humble and aware of the mercy of Allah swt. Leaders are humble and realize that success only comes from Allah swt. Power is also a gift from Allah and to those whom He gives power; He tests them . Therefore, people should use this power to do good and make the lives of other easier and fight evil . Seek Knowledge till you can, never rest and always ask Allah for more knowledge so that you can use all available means and resources for the benefit of those around you and teach it to others inshallah!!! Always be grateful for the blessings and mercy of Allah swt that He has granted you. Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Task Can you think of something “special” that Allah has given you? Now think of how you can use it for HIS sake and do something good for others. Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437

Happy Land For Islamic Teachings Ramadan 1437