An-Naml 36: When they (the envoys with their presents) came to Solomon, he said, “Are you helping me with possessions? What Allah has given to me is better than what you are giving. You will be in joy with your presents (not me).”

A. Metin Saruhan · 25 February 2018 · An-Naml

Translation

When they (the envoys with their presents) came to Solomon, he said, “Are you helping me with possessions? What Allah has given to me is better than what you are giving. You will be in joy with your presents (not me).”

Tafsir

When the jewels and precious objects sent by Belkis, the Queen of Seba, were presented to Solomon, Solomon addressed the envoys as follows: "Do you want to help me financially with such objects and jewels? I do not need what you send me in terms of worldly goods. He said, 'What Allah has given me is better than what you have given me.

Since Hadrat Solomon was a Prophet, Allah (swt) showed His miracles to people through Hadrat Solomon and declared His omnipotence. In this respect, Allah (swt) placed at the disposal of Solomon (a.s.) armies of birds and jinn, and also armies of people who believed in Solomon (a.s.). Allah Ta'ala also taught Solomon the language of speaking with animals. These are miracles of Allah. Allah (swt) also declares that He has the sovereignty of property in His hands and that He can grant to whomever He wills what He wills, and He shows superhuman miracles to prove His existence to people.

In this respect, Solomon said to the messengers, "What Allah has given me is better than what you have given me. Because the world has already been given to us. He said, 'We want to invite you to Allah.

What is said in the video

We have come to Surah An-Naml, verse 36. When the envoys came to Solomon with the gifts, he said: Are you helping me with wealth? What Allah has given me is better than what you have given. It is you, not I, who rejoice in your gift, he says. How beautifully he puts it. Yes. When the various jewels and precious goods sent by Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba, were presented to Solomon, Solomon addressed the envoys as follows. Do you want to give me material help with so many goods and jewels? I have no need of the worldly things you have sent. What Allah Almighty has given me is better than what you have given, he said.

Because Solomon (peace be upon him) is a prophet, Allah Almighty, showing His miracles to people through Solomon, makes known that He has power over all things. For this reason Allah Almighty gave Solomon birds and jinn under his command, and also armies of people who believed in Solomon. Allah Almighty also taught Solomon the language of speaking with animals. These are Allah's miracles. Moreover, Allah Almighty makes known that the sovereignty of dominion is in His hand and that, giving whom He wills what He wills, to prove His existence to people He shows superhuman miracles. Allah Almighty.

For this reason Solomon said to the envoys: What Allah has given me is better than what you have given. For the world has already been placed under our command. We want to invite you to Allah, he said.