Which prophet was given the Zabur (Psalms)?

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The prophet given the Zabur (Psalms) was Dawud (David). In Islamic belief, Dawud was both a prophet and a king of the Israelites, and God granted him the Zabur as a revealed scripture.

The Quran names the Zabur and associates it with Dawud. Muslim tradition generally identifies it with the Psalms, a collection of sacred songs and prayers also known as the Psalter. The Zabur is distinct from the Tawrat given to Musa (Moses), the Injil given to Isa (Jesus), and the Quran revealed to Muhammad.

Dawud is also remembered for defeating Jalut (Goliath), ruling with justice, and possessing an exceptionally beautiful voice in worship. His son Sulayman (Solomon) was likewise a prophet and king, but he did not receive the Zabur. The word “Psalms” can refer to the biblical collection, while “Zabur” is the Quranic and Arabic-Islamic term connected specifically with Dawud.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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