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Zabur
زبور
Zabur (زبور) is the name of the holy book revealed by God to David (the Book of Psalms), according to Islamic belief.

At a Glance

According to Islamic belief, the Zabur (زبور) is the sacred scripture revealed by God to Prophet David (Dawud). Mentioned by name three times in the Quran, the Zabur is considered one of the holy books that preceded the final revelation, the Quran. Muslim tradition and numerous scholars identify the Zabur with the Book of Psalms. A notable verse in the Quran (21:105) states that it is written in the Zabur that the righteous shall inherit the earth, which closely parallels Psalm 37:29. Islamic scholars like Al-Qurtubi have described the Zabur as a book of wisdom, praise, and exhortation, rather than a book of law. A hadith narrated by Abu Huraira and recorded by Bukhari mentions that the recitation of the Zabur was made easy for Prophet David, who could recite it in a very short time.

📖 Quranic Context

One of the holy books revealed by God before the Quran, specifically to Prophet David.

A divine revelation and a sign of God's favor upon Prophet David.

References: 4:163, 17:55, 21:105

💭 Theological Perspective

A source of divine wisdom and guidance for humanity.

Represents a link in the chain of divine revelations, preceding the Injil (Gospel) and the Quran.

Contains praises of God and wisdom that can inspire spiritual reflection.

📜 Hadith Perspective

The ease and speed with which Prophet David would recite the Zabur is highlighted.

  • The miraculous nature of David's recitation of the Zabur.

The Zabur is accepted as the scripture revealed to Prophet David.

💎 Deeper Insights

The Quran's specific quotation from the Zabur (21:105) regarding the righteous inheriting the earth serves as a powerful affirmation of the preserved truth within previous scriptures, and is a direct linguistic parallel to Psalm 37:29.

Ibn Kathir, Al-Qurtubi

A hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari highlights the miraculous ease with which Prophet David recited the Zabur, indicating a special divine gift bestowed upon him. He could recite the entire scripture in the time it took to saddle his horse.

Imam al-Bukhari

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