Prophet Sulaiman & Queen of Saba

Which Surah in the Quran has story of Kingdom of Saba and its Queen?

• Surah Saba

• Surah an-Naml

• Surah Baqarah

• Surah Maryam

Read verse 27:24. Who did the people of Saba worship? (Who was their God)

• Allah

• Idols

• Sun

• Stars

Prophet Sulaiman sent a letter to the Queen of Saba. How did the letter begin. Read verse 27:30 to answer

• La ilaha il-lallah - There is no God except Allah

• Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem - Begin with the name of Allah the most Compassionate the Most Merciful

• It is not known how the letter began

• Taa-Seeen; tilka Aayaatul Qur-aani - These are verses of the Qur´an

What did Sulaiman do when he received the gift from the Queen of Saba

• He liked it very much and kept it

• He broke the gift into pieces

• He donated the gift to a local mosque

• He refused to accept the gift

What technology did Sulaiman use in his kingdom that was not known to the Queen of Saba

• Technology to melt iron

• Technology to make copper

• Technology to make ships

• Technology to make glass slab

• Technology to make projectiles

What did Sulaiman do with the throne of the Queen

• He melted the throne

• He changed the throne

• He burnt the throne

• He gave it to his wife

What was the main aim of the letter sent by Prophet Sulaiman?

• Prophet Sulaiman wanted to rule the Kingdom of Saba

• Prophet Sulaiman invited the Queen and her people to worship Allah and become muslims

• Prophet Sulaiman wanted the valuables from the Kingdom of Saba

• The Kingdom of Saba was in trouble and needed help of Prophet Sulaiman

The Queen was astonished by 2 things when she came to Prophet Sulaiman's Palace. What were these 2 events:

• Prophet Sulaiman demanded her to become Muslim or be sent to prison

• She saw her throne at the palace, but it had some changes

• She saw the Army of Prophet Sulaiman and was intimidated by their technological achievements

• She walked onto a glass floor with water running underneath. She lifted her skirt because she thought that the water would wet her skirt

Why were the people of Saba worshiping the sun? Read verse 27:24 for the answer

• The sun was very important for agriculture in their land

• They wanted to be powerful and big like the sun

• Shaitan had misguided them away from worshipping Allah

• entire continent was worshipping the sun. The were following other people

Read verse 27:44. What were the 2 things the Queen said:

(Choose 2 answers)

• "The Glass floors are magnificent - We will use this technology in our Kingdom "

• "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself"

• "Sulaiman you are a very powerful and advanced King! I surrender to you "

• "I submit myself with Sulaiman to Allah, The Lord of the worlds"

• "The people of Saba and I will not submit to anyone!"