Prophet Sulaiman (Soloman) alayhis salaam... PART-3
(Najamuddin GHanghro, Karachi (original from Larkana))
Once, Hazrat Suleman (A.S.) was
leading a big caravan to somewhere. The caravan consisted of men genii, manner.
The caravan consisted of men genii, animals and birds; All were moving in rows
in a proper manner. The carvan reached near a valley where innumerable ants
lived. As the carvan drew closer, the chief of the ants said, “O ants, the
caravan of Hazrat Suleman (A.S.) are coming. Rush into your moles lest they
crush you under their feet without knowing how many ants were killed.”
As Allah had blessed Hazrat Suleman (A.S.) with the ability to understand the
language of birds and animals, he heard what the chief of the ants had said. He
was pleased to hear it. He smiled and thanked Allah saying, “O Allah, I am very
thankful that you not only granted me such a big kingdom but also enabled me to
understand the language of animals. It is your great obligation on me. “O Allah
enable me to become a thankful servant of Yours, value Your bounties and duly
thank for the, O Lord, You sent blessing on my mother and blessed my father with
a large kingdom and prophethood. O Allah, enable me to perform such deeds as
would please You. O Lord send Your blessings on me and count me among Your noble
servants.”
Although it was a small thing, it moved Hazrat Suleman (A.S.) so much that he
recalled all the bounties of Allah after hearing the voice of the ant. He
thanked offer these bounties and asked Allah to enable him to do good deeds and
count him among his noble servants. We should also thank Allah every moment for
His bounties; ask Him to enable us to perform good deeds and Pray: “O Allah,
count us among your noble servants.”