Prophet 17 of 25
Dawud
The Worshipper King
- When
- About 1000 BCE
- Where
- Palestine
Dawud killed the giant Jalut by Allah's permission (2:251); it is reported that he was young and used a sling. Allah made him king and prophet, gave him the Zabur (Psalms), and made the mountains and the birds glorify Allah with him (34:10, 38:18-19).
His story
Defeating Goliath
Dawud killed the giant Jalut (Goliath) by Allah's permission; it is reported that he was young
Lesson: Size doesn't matter, faith does
The Psalms and Praise
Allah gave him the Zabur (Psalms) and made the mountains and birds praise Allah with him
Lesson: All of creation praises Allah
The main lesson
Faith and worship can overcome any obstacle