Talut

Who is Talut?

Talut is the Qur'anic name for Saul. Talut is mentioned in Sura 2, verses 246-251, as a king appointed by God to rule over the Children of Israel. The Qur'an then describes him leading a few of his men into battle against the warriors of Goliath, who is slain by David.

Talut is also mentioned in the Hadith literature thus: "Narrated Al-Bara: The companions of Muhammad who took part in Badr, told me that their number was that of Saul's companions who crossed the river with him and they were over three-hundred-and-ten men. By Allah, none crossed the river with him but a believer."