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Does Solomon's supplication, "None after me should have," mean that no one after him would receive a supernatural honor or miracle?

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The meaning of Solomon's (peace be upon him) saying, "a kingdom such as shall not belong to any after me," is not that he wished no one after him to receive a miracle or a divine favor. Rather, its meaning, as explained by interpreters, is: "Grant me a kingdom that I will not be deprived of, as I was deprived before"; that is, "Give me a kingdom that no one after me can take away from me." It was also said: "A miraculous and extraordinary kingdom unique to me, to be a miracle demonstrating my prophethood." Al-Tabari said that Solomon requested a kingdom that no one, not even Satan, could take away from him, as Satan had previously taken it. Ibn Atiyyah said: He intended to be singled out among humanity for this unique favor and honor, and this is apparent from the Prophet's (peace be upon him) statement in the story of the Ifrit. It was also said: Solomon meant, "shall not belong to any after me during my lifetime," meaning he would not be deprived of it.

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