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Was al-Khidr a Prophet?

Q. Was al-Khidr an angel, a Messenger,   a Prophet or a wali (“saint”)?  Praise be to Allaah. The from the general meaning of the Qur’aanic verses (Surah Kahf) it appears  that he was a Prophet.  Shaykh al-Shanqeeti (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in his commentary on the aayah (interpretation of the meaning)  “Then […]