What is the wisdom behind reading Surat Al-Kahf on Friday?
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No specific wisdom has been reported for reading Surat Al-Kahf on Friday, but authentic hadiths have been narrated about its virtue, stating that it is a light for its reciter and protection from the Dajjal. The wisdom behind religious commands and prohibitions is known to Allah, and the believer must submit to them, whether the wisdom is known or not.
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