How do I tell my child the story of the People of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf)?

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A group of young believers lived among people who worshipped idols. To protect their faith they hid in a cave, and Allah made them sleep for 309 years with their dog at the entrance. When they woke, the town had changed and believed in Allah. It is in Surah Al-Kahf, often read on Fridays. The storyBrave young people: they refused to worship idols (Quran 18:13–14).The cave: they asked Allah for mercy and guidance and hid in a cave (18:10).The long sleep: Allah made them sleep; the sun moved past the cave and their dog stretched its legs at the door (18:17–18).Waking up: they thought they had slept a day; their old coin showed it had been centuries.How long: 300 years, plus nine (18:25).Their duaرَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًاLessons for childrenStand firm for what is right, even if friends don’t.Good friends help you stay good.Allah protects those who trust Him.The Quran says only Allah knows exactly how many they were (18:22).Teacher’s tip: Read the story on a Friday after reading part of Surah Al-Kahf together, so your child connects the surah to the story.Related: memorising the first ten verses of Al-Kahf.

How do I tell my child the story of the People of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf)?

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