In the third story related in sūrat al-Kahf, we learn that Mūsa a.s. goes in search of knowledge and his search leads him to al-Khiḍr. Al-Khiḍr has been granted special knowledge from Allāh, knowledge which he acts upon as the story unfolds. Mūsā requests to accompany al-Khiḍr to learn from him, who in turn agrees on the condition that no questions are asked until he speaks. Mūsā is to be a silent observer. A student patiently processing what he learns…
