The story of Dawud is a unique blend of Prophethood, Kingship, and Judgment, embodying strength in worship.
Dawud (PBUH) is the Prophet whom God granted Kingship and the Book (Az-Zabur/Psalms). He was famous for his beautiful voice in reciting the Zabur, his mastery over iron, and was called Al-Awwab for his frequent return and repentance to God.
Status and Role
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Miracles and Subjugation
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Story Details: Victory and Kingship
Dawud emerged as a brave young man in the battle of the Children of Israel against Goliath. Dawud believed in Divine victory and killed Goliath (Jalut) with a stone from his sling. This was a great victory and the key for Dawud to assume governance and kingship after Talut (Saul). Dawud ruled justly among the people, and God inspired him with Fasl al-Khitab (excellent judgment and decisive ruling in cases).
The Virtue of Worship and Work
Dawud (PBUH) was the exemplary model of worship; he would fast every other day, sleep half the night, pray for a third of it, and sleep the remaining sixth. God blessed him with both material and moral miracles, so the mountains and birds glorified with him, and God taught him the craft of making coats of mail from iron softened by his hand.
Dawud (PBUH) showed that the power of the ruler can be a means to establish justice and demonstrate God's favor, and that worldly kingship does not prevent worship and piety.
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