Dear Islamic brothers! We shall now go on to listen to the blessed biography of Sayyiduna Sulayman عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام! Let us firstly hear an introduction to his blessed life.

An introduction to Sayyiduna Sulayman عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام

Firstly, Sayyiduna Sulayman عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام is the son of Sayyiduna Dawood عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام. Sayyiduna Sulayman عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام became the inheritor of his blessed father, and he was also honoured with Prophethood and great knowledge, as well as becoming ruler of a grand kingdom. He remained in this esteemed position for forty years. He maintained rule over mankind, jinn, devils, birds, animals etc., and also was given knowledge of their respective languages. In his time, many unique inventions and industries became apparent.

His name and lineage

His blessed name is Sulayman, and his lineage is as follows: Sulayman Bin Dawood Bin Iashaa Bin ‘Uwayd Bin ‘Aabir Bin Salmoon Bin Najshoon Bin ‘Umaynadaab Bin Aram Bin Hasroom Bin Faaras Bin Yahooda Bin Hadrat Ya’qoob Bin Hadrat Ishaaq Bin Hadrat Ibrahim   عَـلَـيْـهِمُ الـسَّـلَام.

A bestowal of Allah Almighty and the successor of Sayyiduna Dawood عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام

Sayyiduna Sulayman عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام was honoured with Allah Almighty referring to him as His special favour. Also, he was honoured with Prophethood, wisdom and a vast kingdom, also becoming the inheritor of Sayyiduna Dawood عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام. Allah Almighty states:

وَ وَهَبْنَا لِدَاوٗدَ سُلَیْمٰنَؕ-