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'''Sulayman''' (orSüleyman, Sulaiman, Suleyman, Suleiman) is a [[Prophets of Islam|prophet]] in the [[Qur'an]]. In the [[Bible]] he is known as [[Solomon]].

He was a son of the prophet [[Daud]] (David). From his father he learned a lot, and was subsequently made a prophet by God, and given power over all creatures, including the [[Genie|jinns]]. He ruled a large kingdom that extended south into Yemen. He was known throughout the lands for his wisdom and fair judgements.

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Sulayman would complete the construction of the [[Temple Mount]] that was begun by his father Daud. Sulayman would go on to live for over eighty years. Upon his death, his son would take control of his empire, but his son was easily tempted by worldly things. His son's reign would end quickly, and would end the rule of Daud's lineage.

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'''Sulayman''' was also the name of a number of [[Fatimid]] [[caliphs]] and two [[Osmanli|Ottoman sultans]] by the [[Turkey|Turkish]] variant Süleyman ([[Suleiman the Magnificent|I]] and [[Suleiman II|II]]).