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The Wisdom and Justice of Prophet David (Peace Be Upon Him)

Allah Almighty made Prophet David (Peace Be Upon Him) both a Prophet and a King. Allah endowed him with special wisdom and the attribute of justice. People would come to him with their disputes, and he would decide with utmost fairness.

The Case of Two Women

Once, two women came to him. Each of them had a child. On the way, a wolf had eaten one woman's child. They both started quarreling about whose child was left. Both claimed, "This is mine."

Prophet David (Peace Be Upon Him) thought carefully and gave the child to the woman who had the older child because the apparent testimony was in her favor.

The Opinion of Prophet Solomon (Peace Be Upon Him)

During this time, Prophet Solomon (Peace Be Upon Him), who was young at that time, was present there. He said:

"My father! If you allow, may I also give my opinion on this case?"

He replied: "Of course, my son, go ahead!"

Prophet Solomon (Peace Be Upon Him) said to both women:

"I will cut this child in two, giving one half to one and the other half to the second one."

Hearing this, the real mother immediately exclaimed:

"No! No! Give the child to the other woman, but do not kill him!"

Upon this, Prophet Solomon (Peace Be Upon Him) decided that this child belonged to that woman, because a true mother would never let her child die.