Al Kidr

- Did you ever heard about about the meeting between Moses and Al Kidr?

- No, i say surprised. But how is this related to our discussion about today relations between Muslims and Christians?

- Because this story it is described in both their sacred books, and show us some different level of understanding.

- Tell me about it then!

- The story begin with Moses asked by some Jew about who is the most knowledgeable person in the world. Moses answer that after God, he is that person. And then the divine vision will tell him that it is one that know much more than him, and the place where he can find is specified. We have here some symbols like for example the fish that will be brought back to life and will lead him to the place. So Moses leave to find this mysterious person. And at some moment he accidentally drop a fish in the fountain. Didn't even see that the fish was getting alive and they lost it, like the prophecy said. Being so busy with his journey, Moses continued his journey, without even knowing that he just founded the elusive Fountain of Eternal Youth. But at some moment he noticed that the fish is missing and returned, founding Al-Kidr waiting for him at the oasis. 'There are things that i know and you don't, There are things that you know and i don't.' Al-Kidr said. Moses asked to take him with on his journey, so he can learn more about this different spiritual tradition. Al Kidr said that he can take him, but Moses will be cross because he will miss the understanding behind his actions. Moses said that he will come anyway. Their journey was plentiful of events, and some of them make Moses think that Al Kidr is just an impostor. But it was told that everything will be explained when they will say goodbye and never seen each other again. The moment eventually came and Moses was asking about what happen. Al Kidr explained to him. He was accused that he made a hole in a ship, despite the fact that the fishermans helped them cross the river, they were hurrying all day and still, they stayed for an entire afternoon to repair a broken wall. Then he explained. That he did that to the ship because a king was coming to take all the ships, and that being broken helped the fishermans to keep it, That under the wall a father put all his money for his kids, but they were still too young, so after the wall being repaired, they will find the treasure when they will grow up and live a decent life. And many others. 'I knew that you will not understand Moses, and now is time to go, each of us on our own way. But you will always remember and some day you will understand. That was  the lesson you need to learn today.' And saying that he left.

 - I never heard about this story. Who is this Al Kidr?

 - It is a mystery. Al Kidr, known also as Al Khadir, The Green One, was believed to be a prophet, an angel, a saint. Some of them were thinking that maybe he was Melchidesec, I think that probably he is an aspect of the Nature. Nobody know. But he is the one that was teaching the sufi masters, just for one example. He is fascinating.

I look at him and i understand.

 - So you meet him?

 - I meet him once, long time ago. I can tell you that he is not a myth.

I always remember...

...the day when i meet her once more. It was strange. And funny.
1 mile away it was a concert, i don't remember now who was singing on that beach. The sand was moved in curious shapes only by the wind, and the sea was blue. And quiet. The sun was just a pale light, at the far end of the world. Few moments until he vanished in the water.

And she started to dance. But in those moments, she was not a girl dancing, she was the Dance himself. Her moves, and if i looked far away, i was just seeing the light gattering and glimmering near her. She was dancing in large circles, and each move of her hand was something so intense, like an act of will, capable to make or to destroy worlds made from dream and imagination.

It was the first and last time when i have seen the Dance of Seven Veils.

And i still remember, like a whisper...

"First for the earth...."

Looked like a tribal dance for me, who bring my memories of a far Africa.

"Two for the water..."

And i never has seen such passion and fascination in any dance.

"Three for the fire..."

And everything around as was covered by flames.

"Four for the air..."

And the wind was around us, teasing.

"Five for the void..."

And she stopped, but all the nature near us was still dancing.

"Six for the wisdom..."

And i really could feel the shockwaves of pure white "something" .

"Seven for the soul. "

And, for a second, i was just her, and she was me. I can't really explain what happen. I forgot to tell that, with every count, some of her clothes was dropped. And after she said "seven..", she just stop, and my mind too. The most beautiful women was in front of me, perfect from any point of view.

"If is not possible to meet you in this life, see you in next one!" she said, and gave me an innocent smile.

After that the wind blur my vision, and she just disapear. Even now, after 7 years, i still thinking sometimes at that day, and i wish i could say: "Maybe it was just a dream."

Two soft hands cover my eyes, and a familiar voice whisper me:
"Maybe..."

It's her voice.