Solomon
Solomon (Sulayman, سليمان) learned a significant amount from his father David before being made a prophet by God. According to Islamic tradition, Solomon was given power over all things, including the jinns. Known for his honesty and fairness, he also led a kingdom that extended into southern Arabia. He was the youngest among his nineteen brothers, he was thirteen years old when he became a prophet. He inherited his fathers throne because he made fair decisions. He had the ability to control winds and speak to animals.
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and come away.
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—Bible: Hebrew The Song of Solomon (l. II, 10–12)