The Journey Begins
In which surah of the Qur'an is the story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khidr mentioned?
Surah Al-Kahf
What two bodies of water are mentioned as the location Musa intended to reach in his search?
The meeting point of the two seas.
Who said that Musa would not be able to remain patient, and what reason did he give?
Al-Khidr, because Musa did not possess complete knowledge of the matters he would witness.
Why was damaging the boat ultimately beneficial to its owners?
It protected their boat from being seized by a king who was taking usable boats by force.
Why is it significant that Prophet Musa, despite being a prophet, sought knowledge from someone else?
It demonstrates that even people with great knowledge must remain humble and recognize that Allah grants different knowledge to different people.
What was Prophet Musa searching for when he began his journey?
A servant of Allah who had been given special knowledge.
In Surah Al-Kahf, what reason does Musa's companion give for forgetting to mention the fish?
He says Shaytan caused him to forget to mention it.
Yes this was mentioned in the Textbook as well!!
After the boat was damaged, what did Al-Khidr remind Musa of?
That he had already warned Musa he would not be able to remain patient.
What did Allah intend to give the parents of the boy in place of what they had lost?
A child better in purity and closer in compassion.
How did Musa's understanding of the events differ from Al-Khidr's understanding?
Musa judged the events based on what was apparent and the religious law he knew, while Al-Khidr had special knowledge from Allah about their hidden circumstances and consequences.
What was the specific sign Allah gave Musa to indicate where he would find the knowledgeable servant?
The fish escaped into the sea in an extraordinary way.
Who Is said to be the person who went with Prophet Musa (AS) to find A-Khidr?
Prophet Yusha ibn Nun - who was a young boy at that time
After the second incident, what consequence did Musa himself propose if he questioned Al-Khidr again?
After the second incident, what consequence did Musa himself propose if he questioned Al-Khidr again?
Why was the wall repaired even though the people of the town had refused Musa and Al-Khidr hospitality?
he wall protected a treasure belonging to two orphans, and Allah intended for them to recover it when they reached maturity.
Which prophet was the brother of Prophet Musa (AS)?
Prophet Harun (AS)
What did Prophet Musa ask Al-Khidr when they first met?
He asked permission to follow Al-Khidr so he could learn from the knowledge Allah had given him.
*Surpise Question*
Which prophet was swallowed by a large fish, and what famous du'a did he make while inside it?
Prophet Yunus (AS).
La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin — “There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.”
*If you only guess the prophet right and dont get the dua you only get 100 points*
*Suprise Question*
Which prophet made the du'a, Rabbi ishrah li sadri (My Lord, expand my chest), and why did he make it?
Prophet Musa (AS), asking Allah to give him confidence, ease his task, and help him communicate his message to Pharaoh.
What does the story of the wall demonstrate about the lasting effects of a parent's righteousness?
Allah protected the interests of the two orphans, and the Qur'an specifically mentions that their father was righteous.
"“And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the city, and under the wall was a treasure that belonged to them, and their father had been a righteous man. So your Lord willed that these children should come of age and retrieve their treasure, as a mercy from your Lord. I did not do it ˹all˺ on my own. This is the explanation of what you could not bear patiently.”"
Surah Kahf ayah 82
*Suprise Question*
Which prophet was given the ability to interpret dreams?
Prophet Yusuf (AS)
According to the hadith, what led Prophet Musa to seek out Al-Khidr?
Musa was asked who was the most knowledgeable and answered that he was. Allah then informed him of a servant who possessed knowledge Musa did not have.
*Suprise Question*
Which prophet was given the title Khalilullah (the Close Friend of Allah)?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What did Al-Khidr say at the end of his explanation that established the true source of his extraordinary actions?
"I did not do it of my own accord" (Surah Al-Kahf 18:82), indicating that he acted according to knowledge and direction from Allah.
The boat was damaged, the boy was killed, and the wall was repaired. Which event involved preventing a future injustice, which involved knowledge of future harm to a family, and which involved preserving a future benefit?
The boat prevented the king's injustice; the boy's death involved knowledge of future harm to his believing parents; and the wall preserved the orphans' inheritance.
A person argues, "Al-Khidr harmed others because he knew something good would happen later, so I can break Allah's rules if I think the outcome will be beneficial." Explain why this reasoning is incorrect.
Al-Khidr's actions were based on special knowledge and direction from Allah. Ordinary people do not possess such knowledge and must follow Allah's commands rather than justify wrongdoing through speculation.