DAY 120: Sad 30-40

•  And We blessed David with Solomon—what an excellent servant ˹he was˺! Indeed, he ˹constantly˺ turned ˹to Allah˺. ˹Remember˺ when the well-trained, swift horses were paraded before him in the evening. He then proclaimed, “I am truly in love with ˹these˺ fine things out of remembrance for my Lord,” until they went out of sight. ˹He ordered,˺ “Bring them back to me!” Then he began to rub down their legs and necks. And indeed, We tested Solomon, placing a ˹deformed˺ body on his throne, then he turned ˹to Allah in repentance˺. He prayed, “My Lord! Forgive me, and grant me an authority that will never be matched by anyone after me. You are indeed the Giver ˹of all bounties˺.” So We subjected to him the wind, blowing gently at his command to wherever he pleased. And ˹We subjected to him˺ every builder and diver of the rebellious forces, and others bound together in chains. This is Our gift. So, do favor (to someone) or withhold (it), with no (requirement to give) account. And he will indeed have ˹a status of˺ closeness to Us and an honourable destination!
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      Power as a Test: Even prophets were tested with wealth/authority to prove their gratitude.
      Repentance is Key: Sulaiman’s instant turn to Allah after a minor lapse shows his prophethood’s purity.
      Blessings ≠ Immunity: Miraculous gifts (wind, workers for him) required constant accountability.
  
  Misconceptions Clarified
      Sulaiman’s "Sin": He didn’t commit a sin; prophets are infallible. His "preference" (verse 32) was a momentary delay in dhikr, not disobedience.
     Rebellious Forces Slavery: They worked under strict divine command—not arbitrary oppression (Quran 34:14 clarifies they were punished only for disobedience).
      
      Sulaiman’s (عليه السلام) story teaches that even God-given power demands humility, instant repentance from distractions, and using blessings solely for Allah’s pleasure.
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