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What is the authenticity of the hadiths narrated concerning the virtue of reciting Surat Al-Kahf on Friday?

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There are authentic hadiths (prophetic traditions) regarding the virtues of Surat al-Kahf and reciting it on Friday. In Sahih al-Bukhari, it is narrated that a cloud enveloped a man reciting Surat al-Kahf, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned that it was tranquility (Sakina) descending with the Quran. In Sahih Muslim: "Whoever memorizes the first ten verses of Surat al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal." Al-Hakim narrated, and Al-Albani authenticated: "Indeed, whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday, a light will shine for him between the two Fridays." There are also weak hadiths regarding its virtues, such as hadiths about protection from tribulations and forgiveness of sins.

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