The beginning of the powerful kingdom of the children of Israel...
Selections from the Book The King Prophets...
Written by Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi...
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It is the strong, mature and rich kingdom that was ruled by King Saul, then the Prophet David, then his son the Prophet King Solomon (peace be upon them).
It was established by the Prophet whom Allah mentioned in the story: {when they said to a prophet of theirs}. History stories mention that his name is “Samuel,” who appointed for the tribes of the Children of Israel - in response to their request - the first king to lead them to fight in the path of Allah. This king was Saul, whom Allah chose through the tongue of His Prophet, and increased his abundantly in knowledge and body. Then came after him the Prophet, the worshiping and striving King David (peace be upon him).
After David (peace be upon him) became king, he worked to unify his kingdom, expand its construction on the foundations of justice and equality, and establish rights among the people.
Allah Almighty removed the oppressive king of Goliath, and empowered David (peace be upon him) the righteous and reformer. Allah Almighty said: {Say, “O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things competent} [Al Imran: 26].
One of the greatest aspects of great benefit indicated by the Noble Verse is that Allah Almighty took away the kingdom from those who had given it to him after they had been unjust, so that the unjust souls would not remain in the illusion of safety from this removal, after they had become in the coma of the drunkenness of the unjust king or sultan.
This also contains good news for the oppressed, and that Allah Almighty will support them against those who oppress them, and that they must take the means of repelling injustice from them and be patient while repelling the oppressor so that his injustice will go away from them.
Providing rewards for those who do great work:
Imam Al-Qurtubi said: And in the saying of Saul: Whoever rises up to him - that is, to Goliath - and kills him, I will give him my daughter in marriage and give him control over my money. Its meaning is fixed in our Islamic law, and it is for the Imam to say: Whoever brings a head - that is, the head of an infidel in war - or a prisoner, gets such-and-such.
On this; It is permissible for the rulers to provide material and moral rewards for those who perform great legitimate deeds that benefit Muslims, whether that is in a state of peace or war.
Episode references:
- Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi, The King Prophets, pp. 108-110.
- Sunnahs of empowerment and their impact on Sharia politics, Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, Dar Al-Yusr, 1st edition, 2017 AD, p. 150.
- The Beneficiary of Stories from the Qur’an for Da’wah and Preachers, Abdul Karim Zaidan, Al-Resala Foundation, 1st edition, 1419 AH - 1998 AD, p. 274.
For further information and review of the sources for the article, see:
The Book of King Prophets on the official website of Sheikh Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi:
