Tafsir Ibn Kathir on An-Naml 27:15

Surah An-Naml 27:15

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ﱎ ﱏ ﱐ ﱑ ﱒ ﱓ ﱔ ﱕ ﱖ ﱗ ﱘ ﱙ ﱚ ﱛ ﱜ ﱝ

And We had certainly given to David and Solomon knowledge, and they said, "Praise [is due] to Allah, who has favored us over many of His believing servants."

Dawud and Suleiman (peace be upon them), the organization of Suleiman's Troops and His passage through the Valley of the Ants Here Allah tells us about the great blessings and favors which He bestowed upon two of His servants and Prophets, Dawud (David) and his son Suleiman (Solomon), peace be upon them both, and how they enjoyed happiness in this world and the Hereafter, power and authority in this world, and the position of being Prophets and Messengers. Allah says:

ولقد آتينا داوود وسليمان علما وقاﻻ الحمد لله الذي فضلنا على كثير من عباده المومنين

And indeed We gave knowledge to Dawud and Suleiman, and they both said: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has preferred us above many of His believing servants!''

Tafsir of An-Naml 27:15

Tafsir Ibn Kathir