
Prophet Solomon and the Words of the Ant
A lesson in humility through the words of an ant
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Prophet Solomon (Sulayman), after his father Prophet David, was granted both prophethood and kingship. God subjected the wind, the jinn, and the animals to his command—not for pride, but for justice and the spread of monotheism. The Qur’an states that he was given “from everything,” yet the emphasis is on his grateful heart. One day, while marching with his vast army, the words of a tiny ant became a profound lesson, showing how true greatness is crowned with humility.
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