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What is the meaning of the name Khizar? Is Khizar A.S. a Prophet?

· 28 Jumada II 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6488English

Question

Please provide the details that are available about him.

Answer

The Arabic word, 'al-Khaadir' means green and thus, al-Khizar which is derived from al-Khadir means the green one.

It is narrated by Abu Hurayra (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Al-Khidhr was named because he sat on a barren land and it turned green.' (Bukhari).

Some Ulama are of the opinion that Khidhr (Alayhis salaam) was a prophet but the opinion of most of the Ulama was that he is a pious servant of Allah.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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