Surah Al Kahf & The Dajjal

Surah Al-Kahf & The Dajjal

Many people wonder what is the relationship between this surah and protection from the Dajjal. There are four stories, four deceptions, four lies we are told:

• The deception of the blind majority
• The deception of money
• The deception of knowledge
• The deception of power

If you can overcome these four deceptions in this life, the Dajjal stands no chance against you. How is he going to get past you? You're going to see and look at him and realize straight away what he is made of and who he is. But if you get sold, if you get deceived by a little TV advertisement, you're going to be a piece of cake for the Dajjal. Easy money for him.

Memorization Alone Is Not Enough

Many people think that when the Prophet ﷺ says whoever memorizes these verses, they will be protected from the Dajjal — many people think it is just about memorization. "I memorized 10 verses, when he comes I'm going to start reciting them."

If you don't understand these four stories, you have no chance against the Dajjal.

(Sahih Muslim, Book 6, Hadith 1766)