Family & Background
Who was Prophet Sulaiman’s father?
Prophet Dawud (AS)
What kind of speech could Prophet Sulaiman understand?
The speech of animals
Prophet Sulaiman was known for being wise and what else?
Just (fair)
Which small creature warned others to move away from Sulaiman’s army?
An ant
How did Prophet Sulaiman react to Allah’s blessings?
With gratitude
Prophet Dawud and Prophet Sulaiman were both chosen as what?
Prophets of Allah
What natural force did Allah place under Sulaiman’s control?
The wind
Who helped Prophet Sulaiman judge matters correctly?
Allah
Which bird brought important news to Prophet Sulaiman?
The hoopoe bird
Prophet Sulaiman thanked Allah for blessings or for himself?
For Allah’s blessings
From whom did Prophet Sulaiman inherit leadership by Allah’s will?
Prophet Dawud (AS)
Which unseen beings were commanded by Prophet Sulaiman by Allah’s permission?
The jinn
His judgments were based on faith, not on what?
Personal desire
The hoopoe told Sulaiman about which ruler?
The Queen of Sheba
What did Prophet Sulaiman ask Allah to help him remain?
Thankful
What did Allah give both Dawud and Sulaiman besides leadership?
Knowledge and wisdom
Did Prophet Sulaiman claim these powers came from himself?
No, he said they came from Allah
True leadership in Islam requires wisdom, patience, and what?
Obedience to Allah
These stories are found in which surah?
Surah An-Naml
What did Prophet Sulaiman ask Allah to forgive him for?
His shortcomings (or sins)
Which Qur’an verse mentions Sulaiman inheriting from Dawud?
Surah An-Naml (27:16)
These special abilities were a blessing and a what from Allah?
A test
Prophet Sulaiman’s wisdom showed that leadership is a what?
Responsibility
The Queen of Sheba was invited to worship who?
Allah alone
Prophet Sulaiman asked for a kingdom that would not lead him to what?
Arrogance or disobedience