The story of Al Khidr occurred during the prophethood of Musa (AS). By all accounts, Al Khidr was extremely wise and pious, and was granted knowledge from the Kingdom of Allah. Some scholars speculate that he was a prophet, however, there is no conclusive evidence in the Qur’an or Sunnah on this. The story begins with the assertion by Musa (AS) to his people that he was the most learned amongst them. As a result, he was immediately reprimanded by Allah, and in fact Allah corrected him and told him that there was someone more learned.