The ancient legend of the 7 Sleepers of Ephesus: 7 young Christians who escaped persecution by hiding in a cave. The cave was sealed whereupon they fell into a miraculous sleep lasting 200 yrs. They were astonished to find that Xty, a persecuted sect, was now the state religion.

Jul 27, 2019 · 12:48 AM UTC

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Someone who went to sleep in January 2009 and woke up today would be similarly astonished—but not in a good way.
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Suratul Al Kahf the 18th Chapter..
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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 (10) So We cast [a cover of sleep] over their ears within the cave for a number of years. (11) Surah Al-Khaf (The Cave) Quran e Majeed
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