Dear Islamic brothers! In order to bring people out of the darkness of disbelief, polytheism, misguidance and bad deeds, Allah Almighty granted the status of Prophethood and Messengership to his closest servants and sent them into this worldly domain. These blessed individuals called towards the acceptance of the oneness of Allah Almighty, prohibited the association of partners with Him, gave good news of Jannah to those who accepted the message of Islam, and presented warnings of punishment to those who denied or disbelieved this message. The most illustrious of all of creation are the honourable Prophets, and these noble individuals shine like pearls and jewels compared to the rest of mankind. The topic of today’s speech is concerning the biography of two noble Prophets, Sayyiduna Dawood and Sayyiduna Sulayman عَـلَيْهِمَا الـسَّلَام. Come! With good intentions, let’s now hear about these sanctified and esteemed personalities.

When Taloot became the king of Bani Israail, he began to prepare them for war against Jaloot, a disbelieving king. He brought his forces into the battlefield, and when both sides faced one another, Jaloot called for somebody to face him in battle. As he was extremely arrogant, powerful, strong, heavily built and tall, the army of Taloot panicked upon seeing his power and physical appearance. Previously, Taloot announced amongst his army, that whosoever kills Jaloot shall be married to his daughter and receive half of his kingdom. Despite this reward, nobody from the army of Taloot replied to the call of Jaloot. Upon this, Taloot requested Sayyiduna Shamweel عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام to supplicate in the court of Allah Almighty.

After having done so, Sayyiduna Shamweel عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام informed them that Sayyiduna Dawood عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام will be the one to kill Jaloot. Eeshaa, the father of Sayyiduna Dawood عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام, was in the army of Taloot, and he was accompanied by all of his sons. Sayyiduna Dawood          عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام was the youngest of them all, unwell at the time, and his blessed complexion had become pale due to this. When Taloot