Prophets in the Quran
Dawud
Given the Zabur, a kingdom, and the ability to soften iron in his hands.
داود
Known in English as David
The account
What the Quran relates about Dawud
Key events
- 1The defeat of Jalut
- 2The Zabur, and mountains that echoed his praise
- 3Judging between two disputants
What is drawn from it
- A prophet worked with his hands and ate from that work
- Hear both sides before judging — the lesson he was taught directly
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
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Where is Dawud mentioned in the Quran?
In 5 surahs: 2, 21, 27, 34, 38. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Dawud?
No surah carries the name, though Dawud is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Dawud?
The defeat of Jalut, The Zabur, and mountains that echoed his praise and Judging between two disputants.
What is usually drawn from the story of Dawud?
A prophet worked with his hands and ate from that work and Hear both sides before judging — the lesson he was taught directly.
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