Najihah’s Reviews > Key to al-Kahf: Challenging Materialism and Godlessness > Status Update

Sūrah al-Kahf was revealed in Mecca when the Muslims were facing severe persecution and fierce opposition. It's during this period that the Quraysh sought the help of the Ahl al-Kitāb (People of the Book) to frame some questions for the Prophet (peace be upon him) so as to test the authenticity of the revelations he received.