David

When they faced Goliath and his army, they prayed, ‘Our Lord, grant us patience, make our steps firm, and help us against the disbelievers.’

By Allah’s will, they defeated them, and David slew Goliath. Allah granted him kingship and wisdom and taught him what He willed. If Allah did not check one group of people by means of another, the earth would be corrupted. But Allah is Most Gracious to all.

And to David, We gave the Psalms.

Be patient with what they say, and remember Our servant David, endowed with strength, he was ever turning to Us.

We made the mountains glorify with him, at dawn and dusk.

And the birds gathered, all obedient to him.

We strengthened his kingdom and granted him wisdom and decisive speech.

We granted David a favour from Us: “O mountains, echo with him in praise!” and so did the birds. We softened iron for him

And We taught David the craft of armour-making to protect you in battle, will you then be grateful?

We strengthened his kingdom and granted him wisdom and decisive speech.

Has the story of the disputants reached you? When they climbed into his sanctuary?

They entered upon David, startling him. They said, “Fear not. We are two disputants, one has wronged the other. Judge fairly, do not be unjust, and guide us to the right path.”

“This brother of mine has ninety-nine ewes, while I have only one. He insists I surrender it to him, overpowering me with words.”

David said, “He has wronged you by demanding your ewe in addition to his own. Many partners oppress one another, except those who believe and do good, but they are few.” David realized We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness, fell in prostration, and repented.

So, We forgave him, and he was granted nearness to Us and a noble return.

And We granted knowledge to David and Solomon, and they said, “Praise be to Allah, who has favoured us over many of His believing servants.”

And Solomon inherited from David, saying, “O people, we have been taught the language of birds, and we have been given of all things. This is indeed a great blessing.”

And David and Solomon, when they judged concerning the field where sheep had strayed at night, We witnessed their judgment.

We granted Solomon deeper understanding, though We gave both wisdom and knowledge.

“O David, We have made you a ruler in the land. Judge with justice, and do not follow desire, lest it lead you astray from Allah’s path.

And to David, We granted Solomon, what an excellent servant! He was ever turning to Us.