Qalam Institute Podcast The Cave: Tafsīr of Surah al Kahf – EP 22 (Ayah 71 – 77)
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Mar 22, 2025 Delve into the captivating tale of Sayyidina Musa and Sayyidina Khadr, where moral dilemmas spark rich discussions. Explore Khadr’s controversial actions, like the killing of a child, and their implications in understanding morality. Witness the evolving dynamic between the two figures as they navigate the balance of legal norms and divine wisdom. Finally, examine the essential role of patience in the pursuit of knowledge, highlighting that even prophets seek deeper guidance amidst life's challenges.
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The Ship Incident Recounted
- Sheikh Maka'il recounts Musa and Khadr boarding a ship and Khadr making a hole in it, prompting Musa's shock and question.
- The host explains Khadr acted quietly and delayed explanation until the journey's end so Musa would observe first.
Outward Reasoning Of A Sharia Scholar
- Sheikh Maka'il highlights Musa's reliance on outward legal reasoning as a scholar of Sharia who judges by apparent facts.
- This frames Musa's questioning as rooted in legal maxims like "no harm," not personal impatience.
The Killing Of The Ghulam
- Sheikh Maka'il narrates Khadr killing a "ghulam" and the scholarly debate whether this was a child or adult.
- He presents Ibn Abbas' view that the killed person may have been a criminal repeatedly lying under oath.