Solomon and the Characteristics of a Muslim Ruler

This paper seeks to examine the characteristics of a Muslim ruler based on the interpretations given in the Qur'anic story of Solomon and from this origin to obtain the characteristics of Islamic government. Since the ruler is the main pillar and component of any government, we divided the characteristics of Prophet Solomon in the Qur'an into two categories. Individual characteristics in the sense of the same criteria internalized in the person and his traits are regardless of accepting the responsibility of the official, which is one of the most important and necessary traits without which the ruler cannot play his role.  The second category is the characteristics of functionalism. It means that while gaining power in his position, the ruler should have these characteristics, which is a manifestation of individual characteristics. The findings suggest that the Holy Qur'an provides a complete picture of a Muslim ruler that is defined within the framework of the Islamic system and can be generalized and implemented at different times and places.