Kisah Nabi Sulaiman dan Ibu yang Berebut Bayi

Summary

In this story from the time of Prophet Daud, two mothers argue over a baby, each claiming it as her own. One mother left her baby in the care of another, only to return and find the child devoured by a wolf. The case is brought before Prophet Daud, but it is his son, Prophet Sulaiman, who wisely resolves the dispute. By suggesting to divide the child in two, the true mother reveals herself through her selfless act of offering to give up her claim to save the baby. This story highlights the deep love of a mother and the wisdom of Sulaiman's judgment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Two mothers claim to be the rightful mother of the same baby after one of them left the baby with the other while fetching water.
• 😀 One of the mothers failed to protect the baby, who was attacked and killed by a wolf.
• 😀 Both women bring the case to King David (Nabi Daud) to resolve their dispute over the baby's custody.
• 😀 King David, unable to determine the true mother, decides to bring the case before his son, Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman).
• 😀 Prophet Solomon suggests a drastic solution to split the baby in half to settle the conflict.
• 😀 The true mother, unable to bear the thought of her child being harmed, immediately offers to give up the child rather than see it killed.
• 😀 The other woman, who is not the real mother, does not object to the idea of dividing the baby.
• 😀 Prophet Solomon uses this reaction to reveal the true mother, as only a real mother would sacrifice her child for its well-being.
• 😀 Prophet Solomon wisely awards the baby to the true mother after her compassionate response.
• 😀 The story illustrates divine wisdom, justice, and the deep love of a mother, as well as the leadership qualities of Prophet Solomon.
• 😀 The decision of Prophet Solomon is seen as a clear example of justice and understanding of human nature.

Q & A

What is the main conflict presented in the story?

The main conflict is a dispute between two women over the ownership of a baby, which escalates to a legal decision made by King David.

Why does one of the women claim the baby as her own?

The woman claims the baby as hers because she had temporarily taken the baby from the other woman to care for it, and she denies that the child was killed by a wolf.

How does the other woman respond to the claim about the baby?

The other woman insists that the baby the first woman is holding is not hers and that her child was taken by a wolf, refusing to believe the other woman’s story.

What role does King David play in the story?

King David is the judge in the conflict, tasked with determining the true mother of the child based on the testimonies of the two women.

How does King David plan to resolve the dispute between the two women?

King David proposes a drastic solution to divide the child in half to prevent further conflict, which serves as a test to reveal the true mother.

What is the significance of the baby’s blanket in the story?

The blanket serves as a crucial piece of evidence, with one woman claiming her baby’s blanket is blue, while the other claims it is green, helping to identify the true mother.

What does the action of offering to divide the child signify?

The offer to divide the child represents a test of the mothers' true feelings. The real mother would rather give up her claim than see her child harmed.

Why does the woman who initially claimed the baby as hers eventually confess?

She confesses because, after hearing King David's judgment, she realizes that the true mother is the one who cannot bear to see her child harmed, and she had secretly swapped the baby’s blanket to protect her own child.

What lesson does the story of King David and the two women teach about justice?

The story teaches that true justice is not just about evidence and logic, but also understanding human emotions and the deep love a mother has for her child.

How does King Solomon play a role in the resolution of the conflict?

King Solomon, David's son, is mentioned as the one who delivers the final judgment with wisdom, ensuring that the real mother is reunited with her child.