Sulayman (peace be upon him)

We bestowed Solomon on David who was an excellent devotee, for he turned to God in penitence.

When they brought fleet-footed chargers in the evening to show him,

He said: "The love of horses is worthy of desire to me for the remembrance of my Lord;" and when they were out of sight, (he said):

"Bring them back to me," and he began to rub and stroke their shanks and necks.

We surely tried Solomon, and placed another body on his throne. So he turned to God

Saying: "O Lord, forgive me, and give me such a dominion as none will merit after me. You are the great bestower."

So we subjugated the wind to his service which carried his merchandise wheresoever he wished;

And the devils -- the builders and divers of all kinds,

And many others bound in bond.

"This is Our gift," (We said to him), "so bestow freely or withhold without reckoning."

He has a high position with Us and an excellent abode.