Prophet Dawud

Monday, 12 July 2010

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Allah said: {Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our Praises with him (Dawud) in the Ashi (after the mid-day till sunset) and Ishraq (after the sunrise till mid-day). And (so did) the birds assembled: all with him (Dawud) did turn (to Allah, glorified His Praises). We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision.} [Ch 38:18-20 Quran]

Creatures such as the plants, birds, beasts, and even the mountains responded to his voice glorifying Allah. Allah had chosen Dawud to be a prophet and revealed the Psalms to him. As He the Almighty said: {And to Dawud We gave the Psalms.} [Ch 17:55 Quran]

Dawud's Fasting and Prayer

Dawud  (PBUH) fasted every other day. `Abdullah Ibn `Amr Ibn Al-`As narrated: Allah's Prophet (PBUH) said to me: "The most beloved fasting to Allah was the fasting of the Prophet Dawud , who used to fast alternate days. And the most beloved prayer to Allah was the prayer of Dawud , who used to sleep the first half of the night, and pray for one third of it and again sleep for a sixth of it." (Sahih Al-Bukhari).

Iron Becomes Flexible for Dawud 

Allah says: {And We made the iron soft for him.} [Ch 34:10 Quran]

The Death of Prophet Dawud 

Dawud worshipped Allah, glorified Him and sang His praise until he died. According to traditions, Dawud died suddenly.

It was so hot that people suffered from the intensity of the sun. Solomon called the birds to protect Dawud and the people from the sun, and they did so until he was buried. This was the first sign of his dominion to be witnessed by the people.