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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The animal that resided with the As'hab e Kahaf (People of the Cave) was a dog.
The story of As'hab e Kahaf is narrated in Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18) of the Holy Quran. The young believers took refuge in a cave to escape religious persecution, and Allah caused them to sleep for centuries. Their dog accompanied them and remained at the entrance of the cave, stretching its forelegs, as mentioned in the Quran. This dog is often referred to as Qitmeer in Islamic tradition.
The story of As'hab e Kahaf (People of the Cave) is found in Surah Al-Kahf, the 18th chapter of the Quran. According to the narrative, a group of pious young men fled from a tyrannical king to protect their faith and sought refuge in a cave, where Allah put them into a deep sleep that lasted for 309 lunar years. Their faithful dog stayed with them at the cave's entrance throughout this miraculous period.
