Realizing they could no longer practice their faith in a city that demanded shirk (polytheism), they made a daring choice: The Escape:
"Or have you thought that the companions of the cave and the inscription were, among Our signs, a wonder? [Mention] when the youths retreated to the cave and said, 'Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.'" Context and Reflection surah kahf 6-10
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By implication, the answer is no. The creation of the heavens, the rotation of night and day, and the resurrection of dead earth are far greater miracles. This prevents the believer from looking at the upcoming story as a mere fairy tale, anchoring it instead to the absolute power of God. Verse 10: The Ultimate Prayer for Crisis
When they entered the cave, they did not despair. Instead, they made a beautiful, comprehensive dual-layered supplication (Dua):