The Story of Sulayman (Solomon) (Peace Be Upon Him): The Prophet-King and Master of Kingdoms

Chronological Order: The Peak of Kingship

Musa Harun Dawud
Sulayman Ilyas Dhul-Kifl
Prophets of the Children of Israel

The story of Sulayman is proof of God's Power and Magnificence, as He subjected to His Prophet what He had not subjected to anyone after him.

Sulayman (PBUH) is the son of Dawud and inheritor of his knowledge and kingship. God granted him a great dominion and an empire unmatched in history, subjecting to him the Jinn, the birds, and the wind.


Sulayman (Solomon) (PBUH): Subjugation of Jinn and Wind, and the Throne of Balqis

Summary of Kingship, Subjugation, and Justice

God's Gifts to Him

  • The Request: A dominion such as will not belong to anyone after him
  • The Language: Knowledge of the speech of birds
  • First Subjugation: The Jinn and Devils
  • Second Subjugation: The Wind running by his command

Most Notable Events

  • The Gathering: The army of Jinn, Men, and Birds
  • The Journey: A message to the Queen of Sheba (Balqis)
  • The Miracle: Transporting Balqis's throne in the blink of an eye
  • The Lesson: A Hoopoe bird conveying important news

Story Details: The Request for Kingship and Knowledge

Sulayman inherited knowledge, wisdom, and kingship from his father Dawud. He made a unique supplication to his Lord, asking for a dominion that would not belong to anyone after him, and God responded to him. So, the wind ran by his command, and the Jinn were subjected to him, working whatever he desired, such as shrines and statues. God also gave him the language of the birds, which enabled him to manage his mighty army.

Justice with the Ants and the Journey to Sheba

One of the greatest signs of his wisdom was that he heard the saying of an ant and judged a case concerning cultivation between the owners of the sheep and the owners of the crops. As for his story with the Queen of Sheba, it began with the absence of the Hoopoe, which returned with news of a kingdom that worshipped the sun instead of God. Sulayman sent his message to her, calling her to Monotheism. When she came to him, he showed her great miracles, including bringing her throne to him before the blinking of an eye. She then submitted with Sulayman to God, the Lord of the worlds.

Key Quranic References:

  • Surah An-Naml (The Ants): Verses 15-44 (The story of the Hoopoe and Balqis)
  • Surah Saad: Verses 30-40 (The request for kingship and the subjugation)
  • Surah Saba: Verses 12-14 (The subjugation of the Jinn and his death)

Lessons and Morals Learned:

  • Gratitude and Acknowledgment: Sulayman was perpetually thankful for the great blessings.
  • The Authority of Monotheism: Kingship and power are a means to establish Monotheism on Earth.
  • Justice and Accountability: Inspecting the affairs of his army, even the birds, shows the intensity of his justice.

The Pivotal Verse:

﴾Qala rabbi ighfir lee wahab lee mulkan la yanbaghee liahadin min baAAdee innaka anta alwahhab﴿ (Saad: 35)

Key to the Story: Blessings and Gratitude

The story of Sulayman is a reminder that the greatest powers and kingship, however mighty, are merely a gift from God, and the only path to them is through gratitude and righteous deeds.

﴾qala hatha min fadli rabbee liyabluwanee aashkuru am akfuru﴿ (An-Naml: 40)
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