The story of the Queen of Sheba - in the Quran

The story of the Queen of Sheba is mentioned in the Quran in Surah An-Naml (Chapter 27), specifically in verses 20-44. The story is about a queen from a faraway land who heard of the wisdom and wealth of Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon) and decided to visit him. When she arrived at his kingdom, Sulaiman welcomed her and showed her the magnificence of his kingdom, but she initially thought that the glass floor of his palace's courtyard was water and lifted up her dress, revealing her legs. Sulaiman corrected her and revealed that the floor was actually made of clear glass.

The Queen of Sheba was impressed by Sulaiman's knowledge and piety and she accepted his message of monotheism. Sulaiman also invited her to abandon the worship of the sun and become a believer in Allah, the One God. The story also mentions how Sulaiman ordered the Queen's throne to be brought to him in a miraculous manner, through the power of Allah, and how the Queen acknowledged Sulaiman's great wisdom and his submission to Allah.

The story of the Queen of Sheba is a reminder of the importance of monotheism and the submission to Allah, as well as the wisdom and knowledge that were bestowed upon Sulaiman by Allah.

The story of the Queen of Sheba is mentioned in several verses throughout the Quran, including Surah An-Naml (27:22-44) and Surah Al-Qasas (28:20-25). In total, there are 23 verses that mention the story of the Queen of Sheba in the Quran.

Surah An-Naml, Chapter 27, Verses 20-44:

And he inspected the birds and said, “Why do I not see the hoopoe? Or is he absent?

“I will punish him severely or slaughter him unless he gives me a valid excuse.”

But he did not wait long before he said, “I have discovered something you have not, and I come to you from Sheba with accurate information.

“I found a woman ruling over them; she was given everything and had a magnificent throne.

“I found her and her people prostrating to the sun instead of Allah, and Satan has made their deeds appear good to them, and thus has barred them from the Straight Path, so they are not guided.

“Should they not prostrate to Allah Who brings forth what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you conceal and what you reveal?”

Allah, there is no god but Him, the Lord of the Great Throne.”

He said, “We shall see whether you are telling the truth or lying.

“Take this letter of mine and deliver it to them, then withdraw and see what answer they return.”

She said, “O leaders, an honourable letter has been delivered to me.

“It is from Solomon, and it reads, ‘In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

“‘Do not be arrogant against me and come to me in submission [as Muslims].’”

She said, “O leaders, advise me in this matter of mine. I never decide an issue unless you are present with me.”

They said, “We are possessors of strength and great fighting skills, but the matter is in your hands, so consider what you will command.”

She said, “Indeed, when kings enter a town, they ruin it and humiliate its noble people. Thus, this is what they will do.

“But indeed, I will send them a gift and see what reply the messengers bring back.”

So when the envoy came to Solomon, he said, “Do you wish to provide me with wealth? What Allah has given me is better than what He has given you. But you are the ones who rejoice in your gift.

“Go back to them, and we shall come to them with such an army that they will not be able to resist it. We shall expel them from there with disgrace, and they will be humiliated.”

He said, “O chiefs, which one of you can bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?”

An audacious one among the jinn said, “I will bring it to you before you rise from your place. And indeed, I am strong and trustworthy.”

But one who had knowledge of the Scripture said, “I will bring it to you before your gaze returns to you.” And when he saw it settled before him, he said, “This is from the favour of my Lord, to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful. And whoever is grateful, it is for his own soul, and whoever is ungrateful, indeed, my Lord is Self-Sufficient and Generous.”

He said, “Disguise her throne for her. We shall see whether she recognizes it or is one of those who do not recognize.”

So when she arrived, it was said to her, “Is your throne like this?” She said, “As though this is it.” “And we were given the knowledge before her, and we were Muslims.”

The story of the Queen of Sheba is mentioned in Surah An-Naml (Chapter of the Ants), verses 20-44. In summary, the Queen of Sheba, who ruled over a wealthy kingdom, heard of the fame and wisdom of Prophet Sulayman (Solomon) and his power over the winds and jinn. She decided to test his knowledge and sent him a letter, to which Prophet Sulayman responded inviting her to Islam. The Queen of Sheba then journeyed to meet him, bringing gifts and a large entourage with her. When she arrived, Prophet Sulayman demonstrated his power and wisdom to her, convincing her of the truth of Islam. She then declared her submission to Allah and Prophet Sulayman. The story ends with her return to her kingdom and her people's acceptance of Islam.