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سليمان
Sulayman (Solomon)
The Wise King-Prophet
Period
Approximately 970 BCE
Location
Palestine (Kingdom of Israel)
People
The Children of Israel, Jinn, and all creatures
Quran Mentions
17x
The Story
Sulayman inherited Dawud's kingdom and was given power over wind, jinn, and the ability to understand the language of animals. He built a magnificent kingdom and the famous story of his encounter with the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) shows his wisdom and dawah.
Key Quranic Verses
Surah 21:81-82Surah 27:15-44Surah 34:12-14Surah 38:30-40
Lessons to Learn
1
Power and wealth are tests from Allah
2
Wisdom in governance and judgment
3
Gratitude keeps blessings flowing
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