No prophet after David ever girded himself with the sword except Muhammad ﷺ. It was he before whom the nations were humbled, and his laws came hand-in-hand with awe: either acceptance, or payment of the jizyah, or the sword. This corresponds precisely to his ﷺ statement: “I have been granted victory by awe at the distance of a month’s journey.” (1)

David had already foretold that he would possess a Law and statutes, and he addressed him with the title “Mighty One,” alluding to his strength and his subjugation of Allah’s enemies, in contrast to those who are weak and subdued. He ﷺ is the Prophet of mercy and the Prophet of battle (2); his community is “stern against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves,” humble toward the believers yet dignified before the disbelievers—unlike those abased, overpowered boasters who grovel before the enemies of Allah while arrogantly refusing to accept the truth.

(Ninth Proof) (3): David says in another Psalm, “Allah, exalted is He, has brought forth out of Zion a praiseworthy crown.” The crown is a metaphor for sovereignty and leadership, and “Praiseworthy” (Maḥmūd) is Muhammad ﷺ. Of his description he further said: “He shall rule from sea to sea, and from the rivers to the ends of the earth. The inhabitants of the islands will fall on their knees before him, and his enemies will lick the dust. The kings of Persia (4) will come to him and prostrate themselves; nations will submit to him in obedience and surrender, and he will rescue the persecuted and destitute from whoever is