Is Prophet Khidir Still Alive? Islamic Scholars Debate His Fate

The existence and status of Khidir, a righteous servant of Allah mentioned in the Quran as a teacher to Prophet Moses, is a subject of theological discussion within Islam. The Quran, in Surat Al-Kahfi, recounts interactions between Moses and Khidir, where Khidir performs actions that Moses questions, only for Khidir to explain they were divinely ordained.

Some interpretations and popular traditions suggest that Khidir is still alive today and will remain so until the Day of Judgment. These narratives often include stories of Khidir meeting various individuals, bestowing blessings, or offering guidance. However, the article strongly refutes these claims.

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It is not fair to say that Khidir is still alive, as some people assume, but on the contrary, there are proofs from the Quran, Sunnah, reason, and the consensus among the scholars of this Ummah that Khidir has already passed away.

Drawing upon the Quran, Sunnah (teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad), rational reasoning, and the consensus of Islamic scholars (ijma), the author asserts that Khidir is, in fact, deceased. The article cites the work of Ibn al-Qayyim, a renowned Islamic scholar, who identified certain narratives about Khidir's continued life as fabricated (maudhu') and unacceptable in religious discourse.

According to Ibn al-Qayyim's criteria for identifying weak or fabricated Hadith, stories detailing Khidir's ongoing existence are considered falsehoods, with no authentic Hadith supporting them. Therefore, the prevailing scholarly view presented in the article is that Khidir passed away, and the popular belief in his immortality is unfounded.

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The Hadiths that tell about Khidir and his life are all lies. Not a single Hadith is authentic.