OverviewDawud’s son, remembered as a prophet and king with remarkable gifts.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
FamilyHis father was Dawud. The Qur’an describes Sulayman succeeding him and understanding the speech of birds.Source: Qur’an 27:15-16
A memorable storyA hoopoe brought news of the queen of Sheba and her people’s worship. Sulayman sent her a message; the story ends with her turning to God.Source: Qur’an 27:20-44
SourcesOriginal summaries of the cited sources. Qur’anic accounts, later traditions and historical estimates are distinguished; brief profiles do not settle scholarly disagreements.Qur’an 27:15-44Qur’an 27:20-44
