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References
- ↑ Jewish Encyclopedia: Solomon, Solomon's Carpet
- ↑ Clear Quran: Surah 27
- ↑ Jewish Encyclopedia: Solomon, Solomon's Carpet
- ↑ Jewish Encyclopedia: Proverbs, Not Solomonic
- ↑ Ask The Rabbi: Purpose of Animals
- ↑ Jewish Encyclopedia: Solomon, Solomon's Carpet
- ↑ Quran Dot Com: Surah 27:18 English translations