Not solve the problem, for the question is not this: “By whose command did KhidrĬommit these acts”, but it is this: “What was the nature of these commands”? Say that Khidr committed these two acts by the commands of Allah, this does Innocent boy by virtue of his inspiration. Would be involved in a rebellion and unbelief, even then no law, sent down byĪllah, makes it lawful that one should bore a hole in the boat and kill the That some usurper would illegally seize a certain boat, and that a certain boy So much so that if a man were to know by inspiration No law allows anyone the right to damage the property of another and Those commandments of the law which have always been in force since the creation Two of the three things done by Khidr are obviously against In connection with this story, a very hard problem arises to which anĪnswer must be found. This is the true meaning of things with which you could not keep your patience.' 60Ħ0.

Their treasure as a mercy from your Lord I did not do this of my own bidding. Man and your Lord intended that they should come of age and then bring forth Under it there was a treasure that belonged to them. (18:82) As for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the city, and He should plague them with transgression and disbelief, (18:81) and we desired that their Lord should grant them another in his place,Ī son more upright and more tender hearted. (18:80) As for the lad, his parents were people of faith, and we feared lest Who was wont to seize every boat by force. River, and I desired to damage it for beyond them lay the dominion of a king (18:79) As for the boat it belonged to some poor people who worked on the Now I shallĮxplain to you the true meaning of things about which you could not remain patient. Moses said: 'If you had wished, you could have received payment for it.' (18:78) He said: 'This brings me and you to a parting of ways. Town a wall that was on the verge of tumbling down, and he buttressed it, whereupon Its people for food, but they refused to play host to them.

You will then be fully justified.' (18:77) Then the two went forth until when they came to a town, they asked Slain anyone? Surely you have done a horrible thing.' (18:75) He said: 'Did I not tell you that you will not be able to patientlyīear with me?' (18:76) Moses said: 'Keep me no more in your company if I question you concerningĪnything after this. Moses exclaimed: 'What! Have you slain an innocent person without his having (18:72) He replied: 'Did I not tell you that you will not be able to patientlyīear with me?' (18:73) Moses said: 'Do not take me to task at my forgetfulness, and do notīe hard on me.' (18:74) Then the two went forth until they met a lad whom he slew, whereupon Made a hole in it, whereupon Moses exclaimed: 'Have you made a hole in it soĪs to drown the people in the boat? You have certainly done an awful thing.' (18:71) Then the two went forth until, when they embarked on the boat, he

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