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message has been delivered to me. It is from Sulayman and reads as
follows: “In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. Do
not exalt yourselves above me, but come to me in all submission.”
Nobles, let me hear your counsel, for I make no decision except in
your presence.'
They replied: 'We are possessors of strength and mighty prowess. It
is for you to command, andwe shall wail upon your pleasure.'
She said: 'When kings enter a city, they ruin it and humiliate its
nobles. These (men) will do the same. But I shall send them a present
and see withwhat replymy envoys will return.'
And when her envoy came to him, Sulayman said: 'Is it wealth that
you would give me? That which Allah has bestowed on me is better
than all the riches He has given you. Yet you glory in your gift. Go
back to your people: we will march against them with forces they
cannot oppose, and drive them from their land humbled and
contemned.'
And he said 'O nobles, which of you will bring to me her throne,
before they sue for peace? '
One audacious among the jinn replied: 'I will bring it to you before
you rise fromyour seat. I am strong enough and faithful.'
But he who had knowledge of the Book, said: 'I will bring it to you
before your gaze comes back to you.'
And when he saw it set before him, Sulayman said: 'This is a favour
from my Lord with which He would test me whether I am grateful or
ungrateful. He that gives thanks has much to gain; but he who is
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