Talut

For the village in Iran, see Talut, Iran.

Talut (Arabic: طالوت‎ Ṭālūt) is the Qur'anic name for Saul.[1] Talut is mentioned in Sura 2 (The Cow), verses 246-251, as a king appointed by God to rule over the Children of Israel. The Qur'an then describes him leading a few of his men (those who kept faith) into battle against the warriors of Goliath, who is slain by David.

Talut is also mentioned in the Hadith literature thus: "Narrated Al-Bara: The companions of (the Prophet) Muhammad who took part in Badr, told me that their number was that of Saul's (i.e. Talut's) companions who crossed the river (of Jordan) with him and they were over three-hundred-and-ten men. By Allah, none crossed the river with him but a believer."[2]

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References

  1. ↑ M. A. S. Abdel Haleem: The Qur'an, a new translation, note to 2:247.
  2. ↑ Bukhari: Book 5: Volume 59: Hadith 293: Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (Al-Maghaazi).
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