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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] He prominently figures as patron of the Islamic saint ibn Arabi. [7]
Khidr or al-Khidr (الخضر al-Khiḍr; also transcribed as al-Khadir, Khader, Khadr, Khedher, Khizr, Khizir, Khyzer, Qeezr, Qhezr, Qhizyer, Qhezar, Khizar, Xızır, Hızır) is a name ascribed to a figure in the Quran as a righteous servant of God possessing great wisdom or mystic knowledge.
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.
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.
Al-Khiḍr (Arabic: الخِضر) is a righteous person, regarded by some as a prophet whose name is not explicitly mentioned in the Holy Qur'an. According to some hadiths, he is a person with God-given knowledge. The Holy Qur'an 18:60-82, tells the story of the Prophet Moses's (a) meeting and accompanying a man; this man is said to be al-Khidr ...
Answer: assalamu `alaykum. Khidr (Allah bless him) is an individual mentioned extensively in surah al-Kahf of the Qur’an as a companion of our liege-lord Musa (Allah bless him). He was one “granted mercy… and taught knowledge” (18:65) from Allah Most High and his brief journey with our liege-lord Musa (Allah bless him) is one of the ...
