Quote:
{27:38} [Solomon] said, "O assembly [of jinn], which of you will bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?"
There is no reason to assume that Solomon was addressing the sprites only, so there is no need for the interjection. I suggest,
{27:38} [Solomon] said, "O [my] court, which of you brings me her throne, before they come to me as Muslims?"Quote:
{27:39} A powerful one from among the jinn said, "I will bring it to you before you rise from your place, and indeed, I am for this [task] strong and trustworthy."
I suggest,
{27:39} A giant of the sprites said, "I bring it to you before you rise from your seat, and indeed, I am for this [task] strong and trustworthy."Quote:
{27:40} Said one who had knowledge from the Scripture, "I will bring it to you before your glance returns to you." And when [Solomon] saw it placed before him, he said, "This is from the favor of my Lord to test me whether I will be grateful or ungrateful. And whoever is grateful - his gratitude is only for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever is ungrateful - then indeed, my Lord is Free of need and Generous."
{27:40} Said the one who had knowledge from the Scripture, "I bring it to you before your glance returns to you." And when [Solomon] saw it settled by him, he said, "This is from the favor of my Lord to test me whether I thank or be ungrateful. And whoever thanks does only thank for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever is ungrateful - then indeed, my Lord is Free of need and Generous."