Al-Kahf 18:13
The Cave · Meccan · Juz 15 · Page 294
A Few Young Men
نَّحۡنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيۡكَ نَبَأَهُم بِٱلۡحَقِّۚ إِنَّهُمۡ فِتۡيَةٌ ءَامَنُواْ بِرَبِّهِمۡ وَزِدۡنَٰهُمۡ هُدࣰى ١٣
We narrate unto thee their story with truth. Lo! they were young men who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
They were young men who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, their names, number and homeland do not matter for the lesson of the story. What matters is their quality: a few brave young men who believed in their Lord.
Reflect
Take a step today that adds something to your faith.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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