Surah Saba, Ayah 13

Reflection

This verse describes how the jinn worked for Prophet Solomon, creating magnificent structures and objects according to his wishes. The key message comes in Allah's command to "Work, O family of David, in gratitude" - indicating that all their abilities and the service of the jinn were blessings to be used with thankfulness to Allah. The verse concludes with the sobering observation that few of Allah's servants are truly grateful. This teaches that extraordinary abilities and resources are tests requiring gratitude, that work and productivity should be motivated by thankfulness to Allah, that using our talents and resources is a form of worship when done with the right intention, and that true gratitude is rare among people. The verse encourages believers to see their work and abilities as opportunities to express gratitude to Allah, and reminds that being genuinely thankful is a special quality that few people achieve.