Surah Al-Kahf (18) — Ayah 74
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
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➋ Some scholars, in response to the question of how it was permissible for Khidr (peace be upon him) to kill the boy, have considered Khidr (peace be upon him) to be among the angels who carry out divine commands by Allah’s order, but this is not correct, because the agents of fate and decree neither eat nor ask for food as hospitality. The incident of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) presenting a roasted calf is evidence of this.
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74. 2. Nakira, فظیعامنکرا لا یعرف فی الشرع, such a great evil deed for which there is no allowance in the Shariah. Some have said that its meaning is: more evil than the first matter—the previous act (breaking the planks of the boat)—because killing is such an act for which remedy and compensation are not possible, whereas breaking the planks of the boat is such an act for which remedy and compensation can be made. Because according to the knowledge of Shariah that Musa (علیہ السلام) had, this act of Khidr was, in any case, against the Shariah, due to which he objected and declared it a very evil act.
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Why Did Khidr Kill the Young Boy?
This was a handsome young boy who was playing together with other boys. Sayyiduna Khidr caught this boy and twisted his neck until his soul departed. Now, it is obvious that a champion of the Shariah, an Ulul-Azm Prophet, how could he tolerate such a thing? Previously, an act had already occurred that was against the temperament of Sayyiduna Musa ؑ, and this act was even more severe than the previous one. Therefore, Sayyiduna Musa ؑ could not restrain himself and objected, even expressing a slight reproach.
