Study of Ashab Al-Kahf's Story in the Book of Fadhâ’il al-Khamsah min al-Shihahi al-Sittah: A Naturalistic Hermeneutical Perspective

This study discusses the story of Ashab al-Kahf in book Fadhâ’il al-Khamsah min al-Shihahi al-Sittah by As-Sayyid Murtadha Al-Huseiny Fairuzabadi which there are interesting and intelligent dialogues between Ali bin Abi Talib a Jewish priest. was one Prophet Muhammad’s companions who smart very trusted. The Ashabul-Kahf contains many lessons life’s wisdom for humans consistently maintain their faith stay away from power oppressive center to people. formal object this research is popular Islamic society, both Arab world outside world. material uses Book. naturalistic hermeneutic theory Mantzavinos. results showed that actions seven young men fled cave due they were being chased tyrannical King Dikyanus did not feel like sleeping 309 years. reveals series events since kingdom Dikyanu’s army finally fell asleep more than three centuries until woke up long sleep again killed God. Between event with others each other has relationship interrelated meaning. In study, it proven use can guide researchers revealing hidden meaning pursuit cave. revealed causal text its readers (researchers). complexity story’s later explained through nexus concept, essentially looks occurs historical reality area expresses an exclusive relationship. Therefore, nexus, problematic be revealed.