Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
قصة سليمان وملكة سبأ
The captivating narrative of Prophet Solomon (Sulayman) and the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) is a beloved tale in Islamic tradition, illustrating divine wisdom, power, and the ultimate triumph of monotheism. It begins with the Prophet Solomon, endowed with extraordinary understanding of creation, receiving news from a hoopoe about a grand kingdom ruled by a queen who worshipped the sun instead of Allah. Solomon, known for his justice and piety, sends a letter inviting her to submit to the One God, instructing the hoopoe: [Take this letter of mine and deliver it to them]. Initially, the Queen attempts to respond with worldly gifts, thinking: [But indeed, I will send to them a gift]. However, upon witnessing Solomon's unmatched dominion and wisdom, she eventually journeys to his magnificent palace. There, she is awestruck by wonders, including a floor made of smooth glass, leading her to proclaim: [My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah, Lord of the worlds]. This story beautifully demonstrates the journey from polytheism to *Tawhid*, emphasizing the power of truth to humble even the mightiest rulers and guide hearts to sincere submission to Allah, the Lord of all worlds.
Quran 3 verses
ٱذْهَب بِّكِتَٰبِى هَٰذَا فَأَلْقِهْ إِلَيْهِمْ ثُمَّ تَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ فَٱنظُرْ مَاذَا يَرْجِعُونَ
Izhab bikitaabee haaza fa alqih ilaihim summma tawalla 'anhum fanzur maazaa yarji'oon
Take this letter of mine and deliver it to them. Then leave them and see what [answer] they will return."
یہ میرا خط لے جا اور اسے ان کی طرف ڈال دے پھر ان کے پاس سے پھر آ اور دیکھ کہ وہ کیا جواب دیتے ہیں
Commentary
وَإِنِّى مُرْسِلَةٌ إِلَيْهِم بِهَدِيَّةٍ فَنَاظِرَةٌۢ بِمَ يَرْجِعُ ٱلْمُرْسَلُونَ
Wa innee mursilatun ilaihim bihadiyyatin fanaaziratum bima yarji'ul mursaloon
But indeed, I will send to them a gift and see with what [reply] the messengers will return."
اور میں ان کی طرف کچھ تحفہ بھیجتی ہوں اور دیکھتی ہوں کہ قاصد کیا جواب لاتے ہیں
Commentary
قِيلَ لَهَا ٱدْخُلِى ٱلصَّرْحَ فَلَمَّا رَأَتْهُ حَسِبَتْهُ لُجَّةً وَكَشَفَتْ عَن سَاقَيْهَا قَالَ إِنَّهُۥ صَرْحٌ مُّمَرَّدٌ مِّن قَوَارِيرَ قَالَتْ رَبِّ إِنِّى ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِى وَأَسْلَمْتُ مَعَ سُلَيْمَٰنَ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Qeela lahad khulis sarha falammaa ra at hu hasibat hu lujjatanw wa khashafat 'an saaqaihaa; qaala innahoo sarhum mumarradum min qawaareer; qaalat Rabbi innee zalamtu nafsee wa aslamtu ma'a Sulaimaana lillaahi Rabbil 'aalameen
She was told, "Enter the palace." But when she saw it, she thought it was a body of water and uncovered her shins [to wade through]. He said, "Indeed, it is a palace [whose floor is] made smooth with glass." She said, "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah, Lord of the worlds."
(پھر) اس سے کہا گیا کہ محل میں چلیے، جب اس نے اس (کے فرش) کو دیکھا تو اسے پانی کا حوض سمجھا اور (کپڑا اٹھا کر) اپنی پنڈلیاں کھول دیں۔ سلیمان نے کہا یہ ایسا محل ہے جس میں (نیچے بھی) شیشے جڑے ہوئے ہیں۔ وہ بول اٹھی کہ پروردگار میں اپنے آپ پر ظلم کرتی رہی تھی اور (اب) میں سلیمان کے ہاتھ پر خدائے رب العالمین پر ایمان لاتی ہوں
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