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==Dawud in the Qur'an==
==Dawud in the Qur'an==


Dawud is mentioned by name sixteen times in the Qur'an. He is amongst the Prophets of Allah who received a book of revelation - the Zabur.{{Quran-usc|4|163}}
Dawud is mentioned by name sixteen times in the Qur'an. He is amongst the Prophets of Allah who received a book of revelation - the [[Zabur]].{{Quran-usc|4|163}}
He is remembered for his eloquent speech and the beautiful recitation of God's word.{{Quran-usc|34|10}}
He is remembered for his eloquent speech and the beautiful recitation of God's word.{{Quran-usc|34|10}}


Dawud is also mentioned in the Qur'an as the young boy who slayed Jalut ([[Goliath]]) when all other Israelites were afraid to challenge him. {{Quran-usc|2|251}}
Dawud is also mentioned in the Qur'an as the young boy who slayed Jalut ([[Goliath]]) when all other Israelites were afraid to challenge him. {{Quran-usc|2|251}}


Several stories of Dawud in the Qur'an confirm the Biblical and Jewish accounts of King David. However, there are notable differences, among others is the Islamic rejection of the notion that Dawud was an adulterer and murderer before his repentance.
Several stories of Dawud in the Qur'an confirm the Biblical and Jewish accounts of King David. However, there are notable differences, among others is the Islamic rejection of the notion that Dawud was an adulterer and murderer before his repentance.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:48, 16 June 2009

In Islam, Dawud (David) (circa 1043 BC - 937 BC?) is known as an appointed Prophet and Messenger ("Rasul") of Allah, and was a righteous King of Israel. It is believed Dawud lived between 70 to 106 years.[1] [2]

Dawud in the Qur'an

Dawud is mentioned by name sixteen times in the Qur'an. He is amongst the Prophets of Allah who received a book of revelation - the Zabur.[Quran 4:163] He is remembered for his eloquent speech and the beautiful recitation of God's word.[Quran 34:10]

Dawud is also mentioned in the Qur'an as the young boy who slayed Jalut (Goliath) when all other Israelites were afraid to challenge him. [Quran 2:251]

Several stories of Dawud in the Qur'an confirm the Biblical and Jewish accounts of King David. However, there are notable differences, among others is the Islamic rejection of the notion that Dawud was an adulterer and murderer before his repentance.

References