Suleiman

Suleiman
Pronunciation (English pronunciation: /ˈsuːləmɑːn/
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Arabia
Meaning Man of Peace
Region of origin Arabic
Other names
Related names Sulajmani, Suleman, Soliman, Sulayman, Süleyman, Soleman, Soliman,
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Suleiman (English pronunciation: /ˈsuːləmɑːn/ or /ˌsuːleɪˈmɑːn/[1]) is the main transliteration of the Arabic سليمان Sulaymān / Silimān. The name means "man of peace" and corresponds to the English name Solomon. The word may also be transliterated as Sulaiman, Suleman, Soliman, Sulayman, Sulaymaan, Süleyman, Sulejmani, Suleiman, Soleman, Solyman or Souleman. This disambiguation page focuses on individuals and entities with Suleiman as a predominant transliteration. Origin of Name: All forms of the name translate to one meaning, "Man of Peace"; and are precursor names of Solomon. The name Solomon is a name of royalty that originates from "King Solomon The Magnificent" who was born in the 10th century B.C. and died in 922 B.C. . King Solomon "excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom" according to the Bible. The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon ruled Israel from about 960 to 922 B.C. and built a magnificent temple in Jerusalem which housed the Ark of the Covenant. Solomon had hundreds of wives and concubines, including the daughter of the pharaoh of Egypt. He also had a famous meeting with the Queen of Sheba who, after observing his wealth and wisdom, showered him with gifts. Solomon is historically credited with authoring the Bible's Song of Songs and book of Ecclesiastes, and is greatly known for building "The Temple of Solomon".

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Suleiman the Magnificent

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Islam

Mausoleum of Nabi Suleman, Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Jerusalem

Solomon (Arabic سليمان Sulaymān) was, according to the Qur'an, a king of ancient Israel as well as the son of David. The Qur'an recognizes Solomon as a prophet and a divinely-appointed monarch. Islamic tradition generally holds that Solomon was the third king of Israel and was a just and wise ruler for the nation.[2] Islam views Solomon as one of the elect of God, who was bestowed upon with many God-given gifts, including the ability to speak to animals[3] and control jinn.[4]

Muslims further maintain that Solomon remained faithful to a one and only God throughout his life;[5] constructed the Temple of Solomon, which became one of the key houses of worship; reigned justly over the whole of the Kingdom of Israel; was blessed with a level of kingship which was given to none after him;[6] and fulfilled all of his commandments, being promised nearness to God in Heaven at the end of his life.[7] Solomon remains one of the most commemorated and popular holy figures in Islam. Muslim tradition further maintains that, along with David (Dāwūd) and Dhul-Qarnayn, Solomon was one of three great monarchs of all time.[8]

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  1. ↑ dictionary.reference.com: suleiman
  2. ↑ Concise Encyclopedia of Islam - Page 374, Cyril Glasse - 1988
  3. ↑ Quran 27:16
  4. ↑ Quran 34:12
  5. ↑ Quran 27:15
  6. ↑ Quran 38:35
  7. ↑ Quran 38:40
  8. ↑ Encyclopedia of Islam, Solomon, Online web.
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