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Shun arguments that are of no benefit
There were conflicting views about the number of young men in the cave, with three, five, and seven being the popular guesses. Allah thus commanded Prophet Muhammad (SAAS): 'Say, ‗My Lord is best aware of their number.‘ None knows them except a few. So do not argue about them…' (18:22) This is because the number of the young men adds no value to the narrative, whose purpose is to provide useful lessons to us. It would merely seek to aggravate the differences among people, and lead to fruitless debates. Hence, we should avoid indulging in vain arguments, and concentrate on seeking knowledge that is of practical benefit.