Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends
When I was in Denver it seemed like I was dealing with a force that wanted power (in the seen and unseen). But, it did not like the Laws of Allah. That force was contrary to the Laws (verses) and always trying to flip the Laws (verses) on their Heads.
So you begin to do in your mind a Who, What, When, Where, How, Why.
Why do they want power to the frustration of the Order of God. Of course, laws and things do not have to be extreme or rigid...but that the Law or the Order of God Prevails. Power is for restoring the rights of people, granting them relief from hardships, torment, turmoil, torture, oppression, bloodshed. That Faith, Righteousness and Joy about God may be prevalent.
Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) gives us a powerful lesson when we connect this Proverb with the verse about the Jasad (dead body) that sat upon his (as) throne in a vision.
Proverbs 19:16 NLT - "Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death."
Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) is saying by this, (when we connect the Jasad Ayah to this Proverb) that the Jasad was a ruler that was going to be Lawless. Because it was a dead body on his throne in the vision. Why would someone want to go to a throne that is based on the Law, but despises or opposes the Law? Power and Control as opposed to Justice, Peace and Order.
Nabi Sulaimon (as) then prayed to Allah grant me a Mulkan that is suitable for no one else after me.
"He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure)." ~ Surahtul Sad Ayat 35
Nabi Sulaimon (saws) did not want that lifeless or lawless body to ascend to his throne. The Messiah would reference this later when he asked, "Do you see the lilies in the field? Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as finely as they are." It almost seeming like the Messiah as a successor is noting that Solomon withdrew his Mulkan, but also observing how God can dress those who are left without that structure like the lilies in the fields (more beautifully). But it is my opinion that the Messiah (epbuh) made note of Nabi Sulaimon's (epbuh) dua of withdrawal. But again even though there would always be a descendant of King David upon the throne, Nabi Sulaimon (as) was a "No" to the lifeless or lawless body (Jasad), and it is tough to question his wisdom.
[38:34]
And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion):
[38:35]
He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
