alKhidr
Al-Khidr, also transliterated Khidr or Khizr, meaning “the Green One” in Arabic, is a legendary figure in Islamic tradition. He is depicted as a righteous, enigmatic servant of God possessed of special knowledge and wisdom, whose exact status varies across traditions.
In the Qur’an, a mysterious figure meets Moses and reveals hidden knowledge after guiding him to understand
Identity and role differ among scholars and communities. In most Sunni and Shia lines, al-Khidr is not
Influence and practice extend across the Muslim world. Al-Khidr features prominently in Sufi literature, poetry, and
Legacy and interpretation continue to shape popular and religious imagination, presenting al-Khidr as a timeless guide