A Prophet that Spoke with Birds: Prophet Solomon

A Prophet that Spoke with Birds: Prophet Solomon

Allah chose Solomon as a prophet aft er Prophet David. Prophet Solomon wanted Allah to make him a magnifi cent ruler. Allah accepted his prayer and taught him the language of the animals and birds. He was also given power and control over the winds. He was a major ruler over all creatures. Solomon’s army included birds as well.

 One day when he went out to war with his army one of the birds disappeared. Solomon called the bird back and asked it the reason for its disappearance. Th e bird explained that it brought news from a female ruler named Belkys from Sheba- that the folk of this town were worshipping the sun.

Prophet Solomon sent Belkys a letter explaining the existence and Oneness of Allah. He invited them to only worship Allah. Belkys gathered her viziers and asked for their opnion aft er reading the letter to them. Th ey suggested declaring war on Solomon. Belkys did not want to make war with Prophet Solomon and sent him gift s instead.

Belkys decided to visit him in his palace as he did not accept her gift s. Prophet Solomon brought Belkys’s throne to his castle before she arrived. She was astonished when she saw her throne on arrival. Moreover, she was profoundly aff ected by Prophet Solomon’s crystal palace over water. Belkys realised that a person could only be given such power through Allah and gave up worshipping the sun and believed in the Lord of the worlds- Allah.

Prophet Solomon ruled people and other creatures with justice during his reign. Solomon is our prophet and his life is best explained in the Qur’an.