FAITH VERSUS MATERIALISM: THE MESSAGE OF SURAT AL-KAHF

The Story of the Cave, The Story of the Owner of Two Gardens, The Story of Moses and al-Khidr Dhü al-Qarnayn. The methodology of reform evolved by God’s apostle is inspired by an unflinching faith and sincere conviction to the After-Life. On the other hand, the idea of After-Life is often employed by the modern reformist movements solely as an expedient to social and modern reform. The result obtained by the two is well known. This exegesis of Surat al-Kahf explains in the light of the Qur’an, the challenging issues of the modern times and what guidance we can get from this Surah to find a solution.