Question

Asalamualaikum,

Is it permissible for one to seek dua from al-Khidr? And was al-Khidr an angel, a prophet, or simply a servant?

And, is it permissible to do tawassul through angels, AND, is it permissible to ask the angels to pray for our forgiveness on our behalf?

Answer 1

Ref. No. 1439/42-867

In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful

The answer to your question is as follows:

There is a difference of opinion about the prophethood and life of Hazrat Khidr (as), so it is difficult to make a definite decision. However, according to the preferred view, Hazrat Khidr (as) was a prophet. It is allowed to make dua to Allah with the wasila of an angel, a prophet and a wali. We couldn’t find any narration about asking the angels to pray.

And Allah knows best

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