Prophets in the Quran
Sulayman
Given a kingdom unlike any other, and understanding of the speech of birds and ants.
سليمان
Known in English as Solomon
The account
What the Quran relates about Sulayman
Key events
- 1The ant that warned its colony
- 2The hoopoe and the queen of Sheba
- 3The throne brought in an instant
What is drawn from it
- He asked for a kingdom that would not be given to another, and for gratitude first
- Power was treated as a test, and he named it as one
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 Sulayman mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 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 Sulayman?
No surah carries the name, though Sulayman is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Sulayman?
The ant that warned its colony, The hoopoe and the queen of Sheba and The throne brought in an instant.
What is usually drawn from the story of Sulayman?
He asked for a kingdom that would not be given to another, and for gratitude first and Power was treated as a test, and he named it as one.
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