YT48 Surah Al-Kahf (Surah 18): Did God Order Al Khidr to Kill a Young Boy? by Dr. Hany Atchan

In this segment we deal with a perennial accusation against the Quran, based on Surah Al-Kahf (Surah 18) with regards to the question: Did God order the killing of a young boy simply because God feared this boy to grow up to be rebellious and disbeliever? The basic traditional story is repugnant and unacceptable. Our Quranic methodology allows a simple and elegant answer that refutes all the false stories about Al-Khidr.

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Quran Translation and Commentary by Dr. Hany Atchan

[geraldetienne]

"So we desired that 'their' lord give 'them'...Who's the 'their' or the 'them' that 'we' is referring to. You skipped over that part. If the parents are part of the 'we' shouldn't it say 'our' lord give 'us'? Please explain some more...

[yasfi]

This channel really deserves 1 million subscribers.. Please keep on with your projects, and upload more often. Can't wait for another discoveries. Jazakallah

[elfstar]

Yes, you are right that the word “we” “feared” could not be Allah included.
As Allah is All Knowing (certainty), why would Allah need to be doubtful with “we feared” - answer is staring in our face.

[rahmat]

SubhanAllah. May Allah reward you n increase u in guidance n protection dear sir.

[sultanmahmood]

Jazakalla Dr Hany Atchan, and may Allahh Ta'ala bless you for your efforts explaining the fallacy of Tafseers.

[dr.mobarakali]

Jazakum Allahu Khairan Shaikh. Very interesting revisit of this particular incident in the Glorious Qur'an. Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad Wa Ale Muhammad.

[Globaltryk]

Thank you for doing these vids. I truly appreciate them :)

[sheikhrishad]

Thanks for this informative and impactful video Dr. Hany. Whenver I read about Al-Khidr in tafseer, I questioned the arbitrariness involved in this incidence. In some books of tafseer, it is also said that Al-Khidr is an angel in the form of man. And this has given legitimacy for so many sufi orders across India for performing corrupt, malicious and forbidden practices in Islam. But now, Alhumdulillah, I have got my doubts cleared. Thanks.

[QuestionMark_]

Thank you for the works you do and immense wisdom you bring to the viewers . Been following for last few years and enjoy all your explanations. Selam alaikhum from Florida

[sultana]

Shukran Dr. Atchan! I have always thought that translations of Allah SWT's words are too mundane and based on our understanding of Arabic but understanding Allah's words must be preceded by a serious attempt to understand Allah SWT. Your theory of Abrahamic locution makes a lot of sense!!

[farouksheik]

Alhumdolillah.. Just discovered your channel. Really informative. My Lord, increase me in beneficial knowledge.

[MesataKefe]

Selamunaleik Dr. Hany you made laugh so much!!! How we blindly ignored this simple question for thousand yrs.
May Allah bless you more! !@

[drmdzakariahmdali]

Alhamdulillah. Very coherent and relevan interpretation.

[ffzdlhq]

This is something I struggled with, Jzk for explanation!

[Abu-Hudhud]

Baarak Allahu feek Dr Hany. I read these verses many times but today I understood the real meaning of it.

[astroflyinsights]

This was my understanding when I first read the story with no preconceived notions.

[peerallyshakeel]

May Allah give you long life to continue on the true path.
Should translate in shaa ALLAH in French. May Allah give you the tools to do it very soon in shaa ALLAH

[adrianabonitaaziz]

As Salamu Aleikum. This is very interesting . I've always wondered who are the " WE" in this Sura.

[kaulathmohammed]

Beautiful explanation.may Allah guide all of us Ameen

[SarveshTalekar]

Salaamun Alaykum
reading these comments feels so good
Alhamdullilah