Surah Al-Kahf (18) — Ayah 71
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
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[62] When Sayyiduna Khidr and the two of them met and the initial conversation took place between Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) and Sayyiduna Khidr, after that there is no further mention of Sayyiduna Yusha‘ bin Nun. The next journey was undertaken only by Sayyiduna Musa and Sayyiduna Khidr. Perhaps Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) sent Sayyiduna Yusha‘ back.
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Why Did Khidr Break the Plank of the Boat?
The boatmen recognized Sayyiduna Khidr and did not even take any fare from the two of them, and allowed them to board the boat. But when the boat neared its destination, Sayyiduna Khidr broke a plank from the side of the boat. This gap was not made in the bottom of the boat, so the boat, which was already about to reach its destination, was saved from sinking, but there was certainly a risk of it sinking. And Sayyiduna Musa’s (peace be upon him) objection was not only on the basis that the boatmen might drown, but also because the boatmen had done them a favor by not taking any fare, and in return for this favor, the boat itself was being damaged.
