Dawud and Sulaiman

Dawud and Sulaiman were two father and Son Messengers in Islam. Both were wise and Knowledgeable. Their history demonstrates that Allahs messengers were not always poor and powerless. some of them were wealthy, powerful and strong. This lesson discusses the lives and achievements of Dawud and Sulaiman in the Quraan

Dawud and Sulaiman are two father and Son messengers of Allah. Other Father and son messengers are Ibrahim and his two sons Ismail and Ishaq. Ishaq and his on Ya'qub. Ya'qub and Yusuf. Zakariyyah and Yahyah. Sometimes the mission started by the father was not finished in his lifetimes. After the father passed away the son picked up his fathers role and continued preaching Allah's words.

They did not automaticaaly become messengers because their fathers were messengers and not because they decided they wanted to but because Allah appointed them as messengers as well.

Prophet Sulaiman was rich and powerful. Yet He never forgot to pray to Allah and submit to him. He was kind hearted and gentle. His ability to provide justice was extraordinary. During his rule he conquered several countries. One of those countries was the land of Sheba.