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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]
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.
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-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.
Who was Prophet Khidr? There are many opinions about Prophet Khidr عليه السلام where some people treat him as a Nabi while others consider him an angel. According to Ibn Kathir, he was a Prophet. He was one of the nobles of Bani Israel but left their tribe and went in isolation. Prophet Khidr in Quran
Khidr. 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.
Al-Khidr ("the green" man) is the guide and mentor of Moses described in Sura Kahf (Q. 18.60–82) as "Our exceptional servant to whom We gave compassion from Ourselves and inner knowledge from Our presence." Exegetes interpret this as "God-given knowledge" (˓ilm laduni), which complements Moses's knowledge of shari˓a.
