Āṣif bin Barkhiyā (Arabic: آصف بن برخيا) is thought to be the Islamic scriptural figure who brought the Queen of Sheba's throne to King Solomon "...in the twinkling of an eye". Credited with the role of court vizier,[1][2] it is a story occasionally recounted in middle-eastern lore,[3] but perhaps more so in occult circles. The figure himself is largely unexpounded, as very few references to him are found in classical texts other than through subtle terms in Chapter 27 Naml of the Qur'an.
He is, however, apparent in a number of books that deal with Islamic occultism or Ruhaniyya, and in one that appears to be attributed directly to him (titled, al-Ajnas). In like manner, through the ages he was eminently revered by the Quranic exegetical traditions where the powers he possessed were associated to the Ineffable Name of Allah.[1][4]
It appears that when Aasif ibn Barkhiyah informed that he can bring the throne of the Queen of Sheba, he said that because of his confidence that Allah will respond to his supplication and he was he had certitude and trust in Allah.
It was reported that Aasif knew the Great Name of Allah, which is the Name that Allah responds to the supplications when He asked by it (its virtue). Therefore, he supplicated Allah by its virtue, and Allah answered his supplication.
Why is there no Asif bin Barkhiya today who could bring the Throne of Queen to Suleman A.S? why are there no miracles of the Quran, which Allah calls "The Knowledge of The Book"
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