These brave, dynamic young men fought tough against the shirk and misbelief among the society both in their selves and around themselves. They were forced to believe in wrong gods. They took refuge in the cave in order to protect their religion and not to be caught to fitnah / intrigue.

They did all they could before asking from Allah. They left behind all their comfort, carrier and facilities they had. They made a freedom march towards the cave. We can say they made an active pray before oral pray.

They prayed Allah after they entered the cave saying, “Our Lord! Grant us mercy from Yourself and guide us rightly through our ordeal.”