#book of khidr

[janusfranc15]

Happy Cappadocian Greek/Palestinian (could be both) Soldier-Saint Immigrant Day!

Or rather Happy Saint George Day! Slayer of Dragons/Crocodiles (shh don’t listen to Pope Gelasius the Dragon/crocodile is Real), Person Who Suffered a Lot (like most early Saints, Thanks Diocletian!) And potentially a Palestinian born in Lydda! According to the Palestinian Heritage Trail. (He may have also been born in Cappadocia in Turkey. And Martyred in Lydda. There are at least 2 different accounts, here.)

Regardless he is very much venerated there by local Christians and Muslims, as well as Druze.)

He is also combined with Al-Khidr in Islam as well, and al Khidr appears to have been combined with Elijah as well, interestingly enough.

Nice book on him i recently got- this is the ‘cheap’ version. Also made in 1909. This was the source for me learning about him having a significant presence in Palestine; though the fact that there’s an entire country named after him (Georgia. No. Not the American one) is also impressive.

The Author of the book also complains that people kept on conflating this George with another one who was a Bishop of Alexandria, and also Sucked.

Further reasons why George is multicultural and therefore Cool-

[heavensickness]

Honestly there would be no stories to tell without allegories, symbols, metaphors or intertextuality. We as humans wouldn't have the collective grandness of storytelling, which is the foundation of the interconnected nature of human existence. Since the first human left their fingerprints on a cave wall or sang the first song about their homeland to our current timeline where there are hundreds of genres of books, plays, music, dancing, movies, and games, we all have been trying so desperately to tell the same thing: I am. I exist. I want someone to know I exist. That is why I am telling you this story. I want someone to hear and understand. Even though the mediums of storytelling change from era to era and culture to culture, this desperate attempt stays the same. That is why we need universal hints and patterns to share with each other, because the storytelling is a cry for community. Al-Khidr who discovers the Water of Life and Gilgamesh who searches for the Exilir of Life. Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein who both committed the sin of defying Gods by giving life to a human. Eve's apple, Persephone's pomegranate, and Laura's goblin fruit meaning the temptation of a maiden. Chekhov's gun will fire at some point, sooner or later. The curtains are blue, because the protagonist feels melancholic and isolated. And this isn't so because the author commands you to perceive things this way, it is because it is in human instinct & collective memory to recognize these patterns. It isn't about what the author tells you, but about what you recognize from the story.

However, this doesn't mean that enjoying a story always requires analysis and hyper attention to the details. You can read a 600 pages novel or watch a 3 hours movie without paying attention to the bottom of the surface, and still enjoy it. And that is alright. What I am saying is that these seemingly insignificant details that some people despise or push away are an accumulation of humanity's shared memories and experiences, and the importance of symbols and metaphors is a solid fact that can never be debunked or abandoned. They will exist as long as we exist.

[severe-intense-gaze]

Evgraf “Granya” Andreevich Zhivago from Boris Pasternak’s Doctor Zhivago but this time he’s a cat.

Artwork by @gollier1551 on Twitter (X), commissioned by me.

“Before him stood an adolescent of about eighteen, in a stiff coat of reindeer hide with the fur side out, as they wear them in Siberia, and a hat of the same fur. The boy had a swarthy face with narrow Kirghiz eyes. There was something aristocratic in his face, that fleeting spark, that hidden fineness that seems brought from far away and occurs in people with complex, mixed blood.”

Doctor Zhivago, B. L. Pasternak, Translated by Pevear & Volokhonsky (2010)

I am simply fascinated by the fact that Yuri’s all-powerful and enigmatic brother Granya always shows up as if he “drops off from the clouds” and vanishes just as mysteriously (almost like a cat). Rowland & Rowland (1963)’s interpretation, that Evgraf is a supernatural entity acting as the doctor-poet’s guardian spirit, appeals to me much more than what Bolt and Lean try to validate in their 1965 movie adaptation (Evgraf is a Bolshevik fighter and a Chekist).

“Significantly, Evgraf's name is a charactonym, from Greek eugraphos (good writing or good writer). The doctor poet's brother, then, is one of a long line of incorporeal companions to poets and heroes, such as Athene to Odysseus, Khidr to Moses (in Islamic tradition), the angels to St. John in Revelation, the Sibyl to Aencas, and the shade of Virgil to Dante.”

Rowland & Rowland (1963)

Nonetheless the artist and I steal the balalaika from the movie coz I find the trope (as cliched as it can be) fits perfectly with the book’s motif (resurrection of the souls through the circulations of art and life).

[adarkrainbow]

Green in fairytales (a Pastoureau translation)

In France, Michel Pastoureau has earned himself a strong reputation as a "historian of colors" thanks to very thorough and well-researched books he published about the history, evolution, uses and cultural connotations of each color (blue, green, red, black...). I borrowed from my library a copy of his book about green (Vert, Histoire d'une couleur ; Green, History of a color) and what a surprise! There is a segment about fairytales in there!

The book is organized by chronology, with a first segment covering the origins of humanity up to the year 1000 (Green: An uncertain color) ; then a second part deals with the span between the leventh and the fourteenth centuries (A courtly color) ; a third the span between the 14th and 16th (A dangerous color)... But what interests us is the fourth part, "A secondary color: 16th-19th centuries".

This part is divided itself into several sub-sections. "Protestant morality" "The green of painters" "New knowledge, new classifications", "Alceste's ribbons and green in theater" ; "Green during the Enlightenment", etc... And one of those subsections is called "Superstitions and fairy tales".

I won't copy all of this sub-section, because the first part about superstitions covers theatrical superstitions and other beliefs - but here is a rough translation of the part about fairytales.

A same ambiguity is observed in fairy tales, a literary genre that the 17th century did not invent, but renewed and made very famous. Notations of color are rare but very significant and the green might be less recurring than black, white or red, but it is the color of supernatural beings, notably of fairies. In several European regions of the modern era, fairies are called "dames vertes" (French for "green ladies"), Die grünen Damen, or The green fairies. This is due to several reasons: either they appear with clothes or shoes of this color, either they have green eyes or hair (just like witches) - and sometimes they simply live in a green landscape that reminds how their origins are tied to the vegetation cycles, and the cult of waters, trees and forests. In Northern Europe, if fairies dress in green, they do not like when mere mortals do the same. If one wants to gain their favors, they better not wear this color, nor any of the plants from which they get a part of their magical powers: the hawthorn, rowan, hazel, and others. Green is the color of fairies. But the fairy is a capricious and volatile being, sometimes godmother, sometimes lover, sometimes guardian angel, sometimes wicked genie - and just like the color green, the fairy can quickly change her mood, her appearance or her role. She is to be feared, and to be respected. Occidental culture does not have the monopoly of green fairies or greenish genies. They are encountered under various forms in Oriental cultures. The Islamic tradition, for example, presents a weird character that belongs to the supernatural world and whose name evokes the color green: Al Khidr (or Khisr), the "green man". His identity is a difficult thing to clarify. Some claim he is a son of Adam, others that he is an angel or a saint, while a third group calls him a clairvoyant prophet or a guide sent by fate itself. But all see in him a benevolent, though mischievious, genie who protects sailors and travelers, sends away the storms, puts out fires, saves people when they drown, banish demons and snakes. The Coran only mentions him once (eighteenth Surat, verses 65-82), but numerous tales and legends were told about him. Let us return to European traditions and fairy tales of the modern era. Just like the chivalry novels of the Middle Ages, they like to play on the sonority or the ortograph of some words to create strange or marvelous atmospheres. In French the name "vert" (green) is a better material for wordplay than any other name of colors, thanks to its phonic relationships with words such as "vair" (a type of fur), "verre" (glass), "ver" (worm) and "vers" (verse). (T.n.: they're all pronounced the same in French]. This results in numerous semantic confusions and interpretation uncertainties that make the happiness of commentators.

[Note: for an unknown reason Tumblr doesn't let me write more, so I'll put the rest in a reblog]

[nuuralshams]

05.04.2023 - Day 28/42

It's my cast's 4 week birthday 🎂 which means there's 2 weeks until it comes off, in sha Allah! I'm really hoping I can read one book per week within that time, to finish off this reading sprint strong 💪 except they're both non-fiction books, so I'm not a 100% sure I'll hit that goal.

Ramadan Challenge 2023

Ramadan Day 14/30: Which story from surah kahf hits you hardest?

Definitely the story of Prophet Musa (AS) and Khidr. Its called the Trials of Knowledge and for me, its always a reminder that Allah is the Greatest Planner and that we don't always know why things happen the way they do, and to have faith in Allah's plans (qadr) that whatever happens, happens for the best. Things may not go according to plan and sometimes things are terrible but there may be a hidden good in it for you 💌

[salafiway]

The Will of Shaykh al-Albāni, May Allāh Bestow Mercy Upon Him and Grant Him the Highest Abode in Paradise For His Service to the Religion of Islām.

I advise my loved ones; my wife, my children and my friends to supplicate to Allāh for His forgiveness and mercy when they receive the news of my passing.

Firstly, I request that they refrain from wailing loudly or crying excessively.

Secondly, I urge them to bury me as soon as possible without informing any of my relatives or friends except those necessary for the burial arrangements. I also request that my neighbour and sincere friend, ’Izzat Khidr Abu ‘Abd-Allāh, be responsible for washing my body with the help of anyone he chooses.

Thirdly, I would like to be buried in the closest graveyard available to avoid being transported in a car. I also request that the followers of the funeral procession do not ride in cars. Furthermore, I prefer an old graveyard to ensure that the graves will not be exhumed. Moreover, I ask those who reside in the same area where I pass away not to inform my children who live in other places until after my burial. This is to prevent them from being overwhelmed with emotions and to avoid any delay in the funeral.

I beseech Allāh, that I meet Him, while having my past and future sins forgiven.

I also bequeath my entire library of printed books, copies, and manuscripts - that of my handwriting and the handwriting of others - to the library of the Islamic University of al-Madeenah, because it holds good memories for me - in inviting to the Book and the Sunnah and following the methodology of the pious predecessors and successors, during my teaching tenure.

My hope is that Allāh makes this resource a source of benefit for the leaders of the da'wah in that region, just as its previous owner had benefited the students there in the past. I pray that through their support and supplications, Allah will continue to guide me and enable me to serve others with sincerity.

“My Lord! Inspire me to ˹always˺ be thankful for Your favours which You blessed me and my parents with, and to do good deeds that please You. And instil righteousness in my offspring. I truly repent to You, and I truly submit ˹to Your Will˺.”

Surah al-Ahqāf, al-āyah 15

Written by: The one who is in dire need of Allāh's Mercy.

Muhammad Nāsir ud-Deen al-Albāni

27 Jumāda al-Ūlā 1410

Translation: Authentic Quotes

[mohanjaglan]

#GodMorningSaturday

Allah is in form

Allah Kabir Sahib Ji met Hazrat Adam, Hazrat Musa and prophet Muhammad in the form of Al Khidr. He is not formless.

To know more must read the Holy book 'Muslman Nahi Samjhe Gyan Quran'

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On...

On Eid-ul-Fitr, know how Allah Kabir met Prophet Hazrat Muhammad twice in his lifetime in theform of Baakhbar

"Al Khidr

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On Eid-ul-Fitr, know

how Allah Kabir met

Prophet Hazrat Muhammad

twice in his lifetime in the

form of Baakhbar

"Al Khidr"

#अयोध्याभंडारा_By_संतरामपालजी

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On On Eid-ul-Fitr, know

how Allah Kabir met

Prophet Hazrat Muhammad

twice in his lifetime in the

form of Baakhbar

"Al Khidr"

#GodMorningMonday

#गीता_तेरा_ज्ञान_अमृत

📚 For more information (information), read the Pak book "Muslims did not understand the knowledge of Quran".

[nermeenbaher]

The worlds of the gods of ancient times are resurrected with Khidr.

Mohamed Khedr From the first moment, I felt other worlds with Khidr returning again. I realized an ancient time about the ancient Egyptians: Thoth, the god of wisdom, and mushrooms, the food of the gods. The love of freedom in the Blue Nile sky inspires confidence and security with strong feelings in shades of red and the light of the happy sun on the green farm fields on its brown land that supports continuity. Between night and day, white and black are degrees and colors of compromise and control. Between neutral, conservative and unemotional. A peaceful and comforting presence with Khadr’s many techniques that flow in color harmony or explode loudly at other times. Thoth, the god of wisdom, 19 ibises flying all over the world of green numbers or anchored firmly to the ground watching. The sum of the sum represents the power of number 1 in the energy of space-time, combining independence and determination towards the goal. There are no barriers in front of him. This innovative mentality of this number can find new ideas. And creative solutions to overcome them again. Between the god of wisdom and the food of the gods. Death and life, night and day, the fires of wrath and the dream of heaven Whoever records your book knows your balance Your food is your harvest You can choose to send again Every new day. Thoth, the god of wisdom, the master of the sacred word, the ibis in the scenes of the divine trial, which accompanies the texts of the Book of the Dead. He stands in front of the scales, where the god Anubis weighs the heart of the dead person and compares it to the feather of truth, “Maat,” while the mythical monster “Amamut” stands waiting to devour the heart. The dead person was a sinner and a sinner, and at the same time, “Thoth” (the god of wisdom who taught the ancient Egyptians writing and arithmetic) recorded the result of the scales with a pen in his eternal record.  The food of the gods, mushrooms, was known to the ancient Egyptians from the crow bird and was named by this name. This strange bird, along with Qabil and Abel, has supernatural properties, helps in finding lost things, and takes or leads the soul to the world of the gods.

[shilasharma01]

Kabir Is God

It is clear from this that if the heavenly book Taurat, Jabur, Injil, Qur'an had complete knowledge of Al-Khidr, then the Qur'an would not refer to Muhammad, the giver of knowledge.

[salafiway]

The Will of Shaykh al-Albāni, May Allāh Bestow Mercy Upon Him and Grant Him the Highest Abode in Paradise For His Service to the Religion of Islām.

I advise my loved ones; my wife, my children and my friends to supplicate to Allāh for His forgiveness and mercy when they receive the news of my passing.

Firstly, I request that they refrain from wailing loudly or crying excessively.

Secondly, I urge them to bury me as soon as possible without informing any of my relatives or friends except those necessary for the burial arrangements. I also request that my neighbour and sincere friend, ’Izzat Khidr Abu ‘Abd-Allāh, be responsible for washing my body with the help of anyone he chooses.

Thirdly, I would like to be buried in the closest graveyard available to avoid being transported in a car. I also request that the followers of the funeral procession do not ride in cars. Furthermore, I prefer an old graveyard to ensure that the graves will not be exhumed. Moreover, I ask those who reside in the same area where I pass away not to inform my children who live in other places until after my burial. This is to prevent them from being overwhelmed with emotions and to avoid any delay in the funeral.

I beseech Allāh, that I meet Him, while having my past and future sins forgiven.

I also bequeath my entire library of printed books, copies, and manuscripts - that of my handwriting and the handwriting of others - to the library of the Islamic University of al-Madeenah, because it holds good memories for me - in inviting to the Book and the Sunnah and following the methodology of the pious predecessors and successors, during my teaching tenure.

My hope is that Allāh makes this resource a source of benefit for the leaders of the da'wah in that region, just as its previous owner had benefited the students there in the past. I pray that through their support and supplications, Allah will continue to guide me and enable me to serve others with sincerity.

“My Lord! Inspire me to ˹always˺ be thankful for Your favours which You blessed me and my parents with, and to do good deeds that please You. And instil righteousness in my offspring. I truly repent to You, and I truly submit ˹to Your Will˺.”

Surah al-Ahqāf, al-āyah 15

Written by: The one who is in dire need of Allāh's Mercy.

Muhammad Nāsir ud-Deen al-Albāni

27 Jumāda al-Ūlā 1410

Translation: Authentic Quotes

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It is clear from this that if the heavenly book Taurat, Jabur, Injil, Quran had complete knowledge of Al-Khidr, then the Quran would not refer to Muhammad, the giver of knowledge.

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Jeroen Toirkens, Holding two reindeers in Taiga, Dukha, Mongolia, 2007