Transliteration:( Qaala fa init taba'tanee falaa tas'alnee 'an shai'in hattaaa uhdisa laka minhu zikraa (section 9) )
"He said, 'If you remain with me, then ask [158] nothing unless I mention it [159].'"
This statement highlights that Hazrat Musa (on whom be peace) was the Prophet for Bani Israel, and his Shariah (religious law) was specific to his people.
Therefore, Hazrat Khizr (on whom be peace) was not bound by the laws revealed to Musa, indicating that their prophetic missions were distinct. However, had this event occurred during the era of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Hazrat Khizr would have been obliged to follow his Shariah, as the final and universal law.
Two key insights emerge here:
The knowledge Hazrat Musa sought was not Shariah-based, but rather mystical knowledge (Ilm-e-Ladunni). If it had been related to divine law, Allah would have conveyed it directly through revelation via Hazrat Jibraeel (on whom be peace). Moreover, such knowledge would have been conveyed through structured verbal instruction, like scholars do—not through symbolic or experiential means.
Mystical knowledge (Tareeqat) is not taught through speech, but through companionship and silent spiritual transmission. As the saying goes:
“It is ordered from Madina and concealed in the hearts. The drink of Tauheed is not given from the cups but instilled through visual contact.”
This highlights that the true essence of spiritual wisdom is often received heart-to-heart, not word-for-word.
The tafsir of Surah Kahf verse 70 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Kahf ayat 66 which provides the complete commentary from verse 66 through 70.
(18:70) He said: “Well, if you follow me, do not ask me concerning anything until I myself mention it to you.”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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