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this)"). (Al 'Imran, 81) Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him) said: Allahtook the Covenant of all the Prophets to believe in Muhammad and support himif he appears during their lifetimes. In addition, they should take the Covenant ofall their own nations to believe in him and support him in the same way.Thereupon, were Al-Khadir a Prophet or a Wali (protector or guardian), he wouldbe involved in that Covenant and that were he alive during the lifetime ofProphet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), he would follow him and presenthimself before him paying allegiance and absolute faith.Imam Ahmed narrated: I was told by Shuraih Ibn An-Nu'man after Hashimafter Mujalid after AshShi'bi after Jabir Ibn 'Abdullah that the Prophet (Peace beupon him) said: "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is! Were Moses alive, he woulddo nothing but follow me." This is the decisive view which the earlier Qur'anicVerse indicates that all Prophets -if they happen to live during the lifetime ofProphet Muhammad -are ordered to follow him and practice his own Shari `ah.On the Night Journey, he (Peace be upon him) was raised far above them all. 5When they descended to Jerusalem and the time for Prayer was due, he (Peacebe upon him) was ordered to lead them all (in Prayer). This showed that he isthe greatest Imam and the last Prophet who is most honored and respected(May Allah grant him and them all mercy).Thereupon, if Al-Khadir were alive, he would be joining forces with ProphetMuhammad (Peace be upon him), and he would follow his religion in everyminute detail. This is Prophet `Isa (Jesus (Peace be upon him)) when he willdescends by the end of time, he will rule over the whole world in accordancewith this honorable legislation of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).However, there is nothing to certify that Al-Khadir has met together with ProphetMuhammad (Peace be upon him) in a single day or even witnessed any fightwith him against the polytheists or the infidels. On the day on which the Battle ofBadr was fought, the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) cast a glance atthe infidels, and they were one thousand (1000) while his own Companions werethree hundred and nineteen (319). Allah's Prophet (Peace be upon him) turned(his face) towards the Qiblah. Then, he stretched his hands and began hissupplication to his Lord: 'O Allah! Accomplish for me what Thou hast promised tome. 0 Allah! Bring about what Thou hast promised to me. 0 Allah! If this smallband of Muslims is destroyed, Thou will not be worshipped on this earth.' He(Peace be upon him) continued his supplication to his Lord, stretching his hands,facing the Qiblah, until his mantle slipped down from his shoulders. So Abu Bakr(May Allah be pleased with him) came to him, picked up his mantle and put it onhis shoulders. Then he (Abu Bakr) embraced him from behind and said: 0Prophet of Allah! This prayer of yours to your Lord will suffice you, and He willfulfil for you what He has promised you. So Allah, the Glorious and Exalted,revealed (the Qur'anic verse): {(Remember) when you sought help of your5 I.e. Near Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (a lote-tree of the utmost boundary over the seventh heaven beyond whichnone can pass). (Translator)www.islambasics.com