Prophet
Dawud peace be upon him
Prophet-king, given the Zabur
A prophet and king of the Children of Israel who, as a young man, killed Jalut (Goliath). Allah gave him the Zabur, kingship and wisdom, and the mountains and birds glorified Allah with him.
Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- The Children of Israel
- Region
- Palestine
- Scripture
- The Zabur (Psalms) (4:163)
- Named in the Quran
- 16 times by name
Key events
- As a young soldier in Talut's army, he killed Jalut (2:251).
- Given kingship, wisdom and sound judgement (38:20).
- The mountains and birds joined him in glorifying Allah (34:10; 38:18-19).
- Iron was made soft for him and he crafted coats of armour (34:10-11).
- The Prophet ﷺ said the fast most beloved to Allah is the fast of Dawud: fasting every other day.
Lesson
Strength and leadership are a trust to be used in obedience to Allah.