The identity and guiding role of the righteous servant in the Qur'anic narrative of prophet Moses and the righteous servant

This study examines the identity and guidance role of the Righteous Servant within the context of the Qur'anic story of Prophet Musa and the Righteous Servant. The different views put forward about the identity of Salih Kul mentioned in the story, the claims that her name is Hızır and that she is still alive, pose a significant problem. This story has been interpreted in Islamic thought through extensive exegetical and narrative sources, and it has been analyzed from different perspectives. The aim of this study is to provide information on the identity of the Righteous Servant in light of the Qur'an and narrations and to reveal his role in guidance. The significance of this study lies in the fact that the guidance role of the Righteous Servant is crucial not only for individual spiritual development but also for understanding the way divine will directs human life. The stories in the Qur'an contain important messages that guide people to the right path and help them comprehend divine wisdom. In this context, the interaction between the Righteous Servant and Prophet Musa is noteworthy in terms of the transmission of divine knowledge and the attitude towards human limitations in understanding. A qualitative research method was adopted in this study, examining interpretations, hadiths, and different perspectives in Islamic thought regarding the story. A literature review was conducted to evaluate both classical and modern interpretations of the story, and comparative analyses were carried out on the guidance role of the Righteous Servant. As a result, it is understood that the Righteous Servant possesses divine knowledge, but this knowledge is of a nature that cannot be comprehended by everyone. The journey of Prophet Musa with him highlights the limitations of human access to knowledge and the importance of the virtue of patience. The guidance of the Righteous Servant can be considered a model for looking beyond the material world and understanding the operation of divine decree beyond human intellect. Keywords: Tefsīr, Qurān, Moses, Righteous Servant, Parable, Guidance