Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 91

Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Every word in Quran is a blessing because it is an open letter of The King  of Heavens, earth and beyond to His beloved creature, however, the time is just right t connect with Al Kahf. In times to come, Al Kahf would be the only protective shield against trickery of Dajjal. Imagine Dajjal has appeared in the Middle East followed up by Al Mehdi and Al Masih. Rest of the world, to avoid falling prey to the fitn of Dajjal would require protection of Al Kahf. For that unless one understands the Surah, its purpose, its language and its likely impact may not make better sense. Here is a hint, read first ten Ayahs of Al Kahf carefully. It reflects Allah swt's anger over misconception of taking Essa AS (Jesus Christ) as son of God. And Dajjal (The Master deceiver) will appear as his (Essa AS') look-alike. This should explain emphasis in Ahadith to recite, memorise and understand first ten Ayahs of Al Kahf.

Today's Ayah No 91 is the closing line of Zulqarnain's second journey to a nation which had dwellings  without walls, consequently no protection against the sun. Since, the place of rising of sun is mentioned in previous (Ayah 90), hence it had been assumed that this nation lived in the east of the world. However, as we know that the sun doesn't rise in the east rather the earth completes its 24 cycle and its particular part comes in front of the sun. If we are (now) aware of it, is He swt not? (نعوذ بااللہ). For sure, The Creator of Heavens & earth knowz. We might have to reconsider our interpretations. For example, if that nation in question was putting up on earth, could they not take refuge in caves or dense forests? Is it not possible, Quran refers to some extraterrestrial land devoid of vegetarian and mountain caves. 

Like Zulqarnain's first journey to a nation near black hole, Allah Karim gave him full authority to decide about their fate. Note that this discretion was due to the special knowledge and trust bestowed upon Zulqarnain. 

Blessed Week.