subject: King Solomon in Bible versus Quran: He was an IDOLATER? [print this page] The Quran esteems and appreciates King Solomon very much and states clearly that he did not disbelieve and he was ever at the top of the rank of believers being one of the great prophets! In addition, the Quran mentions that Allah Loved Solomon and gave him many gifts and unique properties like his many languages, his Companions, and his authority over the devils etc.; and Solomon has a position of nearness with Allah and a fair resort; a beautiful place of (final) return.
All of these facts are not found in the Bible. On the other hand, the Bible states that King Solomon was an IDOLATER!
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Allah Loved Solomon and gave him many gifts:
Allah bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a worshiper! Truly he was a penitent soul, always returning Allah with glorification and remembrance at all times. He was ever turning in repentance (towards Allah) he is ever betaking himself to Allah and engaged in His obedience.
Surah (Chapter) 38:30
30] QARIB: we gave Solomon to David; and he was an excellent worshiper! He was penitent! Ever did he turn (to Allah)!
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Allah made Solomon to be a gentle judge and gave him judgment and knowledge
Surah (Chapter) 21:79
79] We made Solomon to understand it, and to both we gave judgment and knowledge. And with David we subjected the mountains and birds to exalt (Allah). All this Allah has done.
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Allah disposed, of the devils some that dived for him, plunging into the sea and bringing out of it jewels for Solomon, and performed tasks other than that, that is, other than diving, such as building and otherwise.
Surah (Chapter) 21:82
82] And of the evil ones, were some who dived for him, and did other work besides; and it was Allah who guarded them.
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Allah gave knowledge to David and Solomon, and they both said, 'Praise be to Allah who has favored us, with prophet hood over many of His believing worshipers'.
Allah gave Solomon understanding and judgeship through prophet hood. Also Allah taught him the speech of birds, ants, animals etc. In addition, Allah gave him a unique kingdom and disposed the jinn, humans and devils to his service.
Surah (Chapter) 27:15-16
15] We gave knowledge to David and Solomon
: And they both said: 'praise be to Allah who has preferred us above many of his believing worshipers. '
16] And Solomon was David's heir. He said: 'know, my people, we have been taught the speech of birds and we have been bestowed of all things; most surely this is a manifest grace (this is indeed grace manifest from Allah").
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Allah said to him: 'This is our sovereignty. O Solomon. We made you a sovereign over the devils, (so bestow thou) favor whom you will among the rebellious and relieve them from their chains, (or withhold) or keep them chained, (without reckoning) without taking anyone to task or incur a sin as a result. In other words, without your being called to account for any of this. And indeed he has a position of nearness with Allah and a fair resort; a beautiful place of (final) return
Surah (Chapter) 38:39-40
39] 'This is our gift, therefore give freely or withhold without reckoning. '
40] and he enjoyed, indeed, a near approach to us (a place near to Allah), and a beautiful place of (final) return
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The Quran announces the innocence of King Solomon and states clearly that he did not disbelieve and was ever at the top of the rank of believers being one of the great prophets!
Surah (Chapter) 2:102
102] .. Solomon did not disbelieve, it is the devils who disbelieved, teaching people magic .
The Quran announces the innocence of King Solomon and states clearly that he did not disbelieve and was ever at the top of the rank of believers being one of the great prophets!
On the other hand, the Bible says that Solomon 1) was IDOLATER! And he burned incense and sacrificed to gods of his 1000 women! ,2) did not totally abandon his worship of God, 3) his heart was not fully devoted to his God, and 4) he did not repent after the Lord confronted him.
For more details, Read my article "Not in Bible but in Quran (19); was King Solomon Atheist?"
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It is amazing that the Quran is very much grateful for King Solomon and states clearly that he did not disbelieve and was ever at the top of the rank of believers being one of the great prophets! In addition, the Quran mentions that Allah Loved Solomon and gave him many gifts and unique properties like his many languages, his Companions, and his authority over the devils etc.; and Solomon has a position of nearness with Allah and a fair resort; a beautiful place of (final) return.
All of these facts are not found in the Bible. On the other hand, the Bible states that King Solomon was an IDOLATER!
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Back to the main issue of my series of articles; this is my question to you smart readers: "Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?"
By the way, the disbelieved ignorant Arabs stated that the Quran quoted from the Bible more than 1400 years ago!
King Solomon in Bible versus Quran: He was an IDOLATER?
