The enigma of Khidr in Islam

Author: Max Giraud - Collectiof: Héritage Spirituel - Éditions: Al Bouraq

Khidr , the mysterious character whose encounter and companionship with Moses is recounted in the Surah of the Cave, remains, for many Muslim scholars, something of an enigma. What is his true identity? Is he a divine Envoy, a Prophet, a Saint? Where is he from ? Where and when exactly does he meet Moses? Is it true, as certain traditional authorities assert, that he will remain alive until the end of time, and that he intervenes in the destiny of the Muslim community, especially with the Saints? What is the nature of his science? What is its function ? Is the latter universal? What does it represent in the spiritual realm?

In this first volume, the author endeavors to present the general elements of information proposed by the classic commentators of the Koran. Other work, subsequently, will be necessary to provide answers to the questions asked, using the clarifications provided by the great spiritual Masters of Islam...