And of the evil ones, were some who dived for him, and did other work besides; and it was We Who guarded them.
the literalists and the rationalists
take different views.
- The former say that Solomon had power over
supernatural being of evil, whom he compelled to
dive for pearls and do other hard tasks. - Rationalists refer this to hostile unruly races whom
he subjected to his sway.
38
It was Allah’s power ultimately, Who granted him
wisdom. Solomon tamed the Jinns with Wisdom.
References:
Yusuf Ali, Abdullah. Translation and Commentary of the Quran. (surah 21 verse 82). Quran Arabic with English Translation & Commentary (Tafsir) by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Free Download (quran4u.com)
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