What Command Did Allah Give Daoud and Sulaiman After Listing His Blessings on Them?
بماذا أمر الله داوود وسليمان بعد ذكر نعمه عليهما؟
He Almighty commanded them to thank Him. ("Work gratefully, O family of David!") And it is a command for them to show their gratitude for the blessings on His creation.
أمرهم الله تعالى بشكره. (اعْمَلُوا آلَ دَاوُودَ شُكْرًا) وهو أمرٌ لهم بشكر الله على أنعامه على عباده.
1. Gratitude Phrased as Work, Not Just Words | شكرٌ صيغ عملًا لا قولًا
The command uses the verb "work," not "say" or "praise," meaning gratitude here is expected to show up in action, righteous deeds carried out because of the blessings received, not only verbal thanks. This distinguishes commanded gratitude from a passing sentiment.
يستخدم الأمر فعل "اعملوا" لا "قولوا" أو "احمدوا"، بمعنى أن الشكر المقصود هنا يظهر في العمل، أعمالٌ صالحة تُنجز بسبب النعم المستلمة، لا في الشكر اللفظي وحده.
2. A Command Following Specific Blessings | أمرٌ أعقب نعمًا محددة
This command comes directly after the Quran describes the specific gifts Allah gave Sulaiman, control over the wind and the jinn among them, covered fully in what gift Allah gave Prophet Sulaiman. The instruction to work in gratitude is a direct response to those named blessings, not a general statement detached from them.
يأتي هذا الأمر مباشرة بعد وصف القرآن للهبات المحددة التي منحها الله لسليمان، ومنها تسخير الريح والجن. فالتوجيه بالعمل شكرًا استجابةٌ مباشرة لتلك النعم المذكورة، لا قولٌ عام منفصلٌ عنها.
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
What command did Allah give Daoud and Sulaiman's family?
To work in gratitude for the blessings He had given them.
Why does the command use the word "work" instead of "say"?
To indicate that gratitude was expected to show up in action, not just verbal thanks.