Page 163 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)

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s the verse reveals, now that the time for parting company
has come, Khidhr (as) explains his actions. In the first event,
A A he made a hole in the boat for several good reasons.
Before revealing the reasons for Khidhr’s (as) actions, it is appropriate
to reflect upon his compassionate character. Khidhr (as) aided the desti-
tute, for he wanted to prevent further hardship for them and their suffer-
ing from the oppressors’ actions. This shows his sympathy for the poor
and needy, as well as his compassionate and loving character. Allah’s at-
tributes of grace and mercy are focused on him. This is a distinguishing
factor between the believers and the unbelievers, for Allah says:
What will convey to you what the steep ascent is? It is freeing a
slave or feeding on a day of hunger an orphaned relative or a poor
man in the dust; then to be one of those who believe and urge each
other to steadfastness and compassion. Those are the Companions
of the Right. (Surat al-Balad, 12-18)
Compassion, sympathy for the believers, and love are the most defin-
ing characteristics of Allah’s Prophets and Messengers. Khidhr (as), a
Messenger graced by Allah, is compassionate and loving, just like all
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