The Holy Quran 18:13 — Surah Al-Kahf

Arabic text

نَّحْنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيْكَ نَبَأَهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ فِتْيَةٌ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِرَبِّهِمْ وَزِدْنَـٰهُمْ هُدًى

Translation

We narrate to you their story in perfect truth. They were a few youths who believed in their Rabb (during a time when others worshipped idols) and We increased them in guidance (strengthened their Imaan and understanding).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

That is, [Allah] gave them a rank higher than [mere] faith: the rank of the awliya (the close friends of Allah).

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