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He is described in Surah Al-Kahf, as a righteous servant of God possessing great wisdom or mystic knowledge. In various Islamic and non-Islamic traditions, Khidr is described as an angel, prophet, or wali, [3][4] who guards the sea, teaches secret knowledge [5] and aids those in distress. [6]
Al-Khiḍr, a legendary Islamic figure endowed with immortal life who became a popular saint, especially among sailors and Sufis (Muslim mystics). The cycle of myths and stories surrounding al-Khiḍr originated in a vague narrative in the Qurʾān (18:60–82) that describes the long and arduous journey.
22 gru 2015 · In ancient Islamic legend, there exists the wonderful, contrary figure of Al-Khiḍr, an immortal prophet who kills a youth out of mercy and who scuttles a boat of some travelers to deny the greed of a king.
Prophet Khidr عليه السلام, who was one of the nobles of Bani Israel, used to pass by a monk in his cell. The monk used to meet him and he taught him, Islam.
Who Was Al-Khidr? Al-Khidr is the righteous servant mentioned by Almighty Allah in the Glorious Qur’an in Surat Al-Kahf whom Prophet Musa (peace and blessings be upon him) accompanied and learnt from him.
In various Islamic and non-Islamic traditions, Khidr is described as a messenger, prophet, wali, slave and angel, who guards the sea, teaches secret knowledge and aids those in distress.
Khidr: The History of a Ubiquitous Master. by Shawkat M. Toorawa. Sura eighteen of the Koran (The Cave', 18:61-83) tells the story, among others, of the encounter between the prophet Moses (Musa) and an unnamed teacher-guide.
