Reflection of the QuranicCountenance of the Prophet Solomon (a.s.) in the MasnaviFocusing on Allusion

The Prophet Solomon (a.s.)is one of the stars of the heaven of prophecy and is the fourth son of David (a.s.) from Bathsheba. Following Allah's command, the ProphetNathan named him Solomon meaning‘full of health’ sincethe world was full of peace and amity during his monarchy and reign. Yedidiameaning‘the beloved of God’ was his second name. The Prophet Solomon’s name is mentioned seventeen times in the Quran. He was the son and successor of the Prophet David (p.b.u.h) and was one of the great Divine prophets among the people of Israel. Like his father, he was a prophet as well as a ruler and a monarch. Hislife story has been mentioned in Iranian poets and writers’works the most of whichMasnaviMa’navi. In the present study, first, allusion and its features are briefly discussed andthen,the countenance of the Prophet Solomon (a.s.) is concisely introduced.Finaly, such issues ashis dominance over the demons and jinn, conference of birds, getting winds under control,rulership and eventually his death are deal with. Also, the Quranic and historical mentionsrelated to these issues arestated and their reflectionsin MasnaviMa’navi are discussed.