Prophet Dawud (David) - in the Quran

Dawud (David) is one of the prophets in Islam. He is mentioned several times in the Quran, and is believed by Muslims to be a messenger of Allah. According to Islamic tradition, he was a king and a prophet who lived in ancient Israel. He is known for his wisdom, justice, and his ability to recite beautiful psalms in praise of Allah.

Muslims believe that Prophet Dawud was sent by Allah to guide the Children of Israel to the right path, to call them to worship Allah alone, and to establish justice and equity in their society. He is often associated with the concept of tawakkul (reliance on Allah), as he relied on Allah's help in his battles and struggles.

In Islam, Prophet Dawud is also associated with the construction of the first Temple in Jerusalem. Muslims believe that he was granted many blessings by Allah, such as prophethood, kingship, and a melodious voice that he used to praise Allah. He is regarded as a symbol of faith, patience, and gratitude to Allah.


Here is a list of all Quranic verses that mention Prophet Dawud (David):

Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 251: "So they defeated them by permission of Allah, and David killed Goliath, and Allah gave him the kingship and prophethood and taught him from that which He willed. And if it were not for Allah checking [some] people by means of others, the earth would have been corrupted, but Allah is full of bounty to the worlds."

This verse mentions Prophet Dawud's victory over the giant Goliath, and how Allah granted him both kingship and prophethood as a result.

Surah Al-Anbiya, Verse 78: "And [mention] David and Solomon, when they judged concerning the field - when the sheep of a people overran it [at night], and We were witness to their judgement."

This verse mentions Prophet Dawud and his son Prophet Sulayman (Solomon) in the context of a story about their just judgement.

Surah An-Nisa, Verse 163: "Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book [of Psalms]."

This verse mentions Prophet Dawud as one of the prophets to whom Allah revealed a scripture.

Surah Saad, Verses 17-19: "Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah]. Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise. And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises]."

These verses mention Prophet Dawud's strength, piety, and his ability to make mountains and birds glorify Allah alongside him.

Surah Saad, Verses 20-26: "And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech. And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber - when they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, 'Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path. Indeed, this, my brother, has ninety-nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech.' [David] said, 'He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they.' And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah]."

Surah Sad, Verse 30: "Indeed, We subjected the mountains to praise [Us] with him, exalting [Us] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise."

This verse mentions Prophet Dawud's ability to make mountains glorify Allah alongside him.

Surah Sad, Verse 31: "And We gave him [i.e. Dawud] a quick judgement, and We subjected the mountains to exalt [Us] with him in the evening and [after] sunrise."

This verse highlights that Allah bestowed Dawud with the ability to make quick and sound judgments, and also that the mountains would glorify Allah in the company of Dawud.

Surah Sad, Verse 32: "And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises]."
This verse suggests that not only did Dawud have the ability to communicate with animals, but also that birds gathered around him to praise Allah.

Surah Sad, Verse 33: "And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech."

This verse emphasizes that Allah had bestowed Dawud with both political and intellectual power, including wisdom and eloquence.

Surah Sad, Verse 34: "And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber."

This verse alludes to a story in which Dawud's enemies tried to climb the wall of his prayer chamber in order to harm him, but Allah saved him.

Surah Saad, Verse 35: "[They] entered upon Dawud, and he was alarmed by them. They said, 'Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.'"

This verse describes the arrival of two disputants seeking justice from Dawud and his initial fear upon seeing them. The disputants sought Dawud's help in resolving their dispute justly.

Surah Saad, Verses 36-37: "Indeed, this is my brother [in religion] who has ninety-nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."
This verse recounts the dispute between the two men that was presented to Dawud. One man accused the other of unlawfully taking his only ewe, while the other claimed that the ewe was rightfully given to him. The man with only one ewe presented his case first, and the other man countered with a convincing argument.

Surah Saad, Verse 38: "He said, 'He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they.' And Dawud became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah]."

This verse shows that Dawud was able to discern the truth and make a just judgment. He recognized that the man with many ewes had oppressed the one with only one ewe, and he sought forgiveness from Allah for any potential error in his judgment.

Surah Saad, Verses 17-26: These verses mention how Dawud (David) was chosen as a prophet and how he was blessed with wisdom and the ability to make just judgments. The story of how he defeated the giant Goliath is also mentioned.

Surah Saad, Verses 27-30: In these verses, it is mentioned that Dawud (David) was also given the ability to make coats of mail (armor) for battle.

Surah Saad, Verses 31-40: These verses mention how Dawud (David) was a devout servant of Allah who would frequently turn to Him in supplication and prayer. It is also mentioned that he was a skilled musician who would sing praises to Allah.

Surah Saad, Verses 41-44: These verses mention how the mountains and birds would join Dawud (David) in praising and glorifying Allah.

Surah Saad, Verses 45-54: These verses mention how Dawud (David) was succeeded by his son, Sulaiman (Solomon), as a prophet and king. It is also mentioned that Sulaiman inherited his father's wisdom and was blessed with many resources and abilities, including the ability to communicate with animals.

Surah Saad, Verses 55-60: In these verses, it is mentioned that the jinn were among Sulaiman's subjects and would perform tasks for him, such as building and crafting.

Surah Saad, Verses 61-64: These verses mention how Sulaiman (Solomon) was tested by Allah through the arrival of the Queen of Sheba, and how he was able to successfully answer her questions and bring her to Islam.

Surah Saad, Verses 65-79: These verses mention how Sulaiman (Solomon) was a just ruler who would pass fair judgments and make wise decisions. It is also mentioned that he would frequently turn to Allah in prayer and supplication.

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