Yunus or Junus (Jonah), (circa 8 BC? - death unknown)[1][2] is one of the prophets of Islam whose story is recounted in the Qur'an. Sura 10 (chapter) of the Qur'an, the Islamic book of revelation, is named "Sura Yunus" , although in this chapter only verse 98 refers to him directly. Yunus is known in the Hebrew bible as "Jonah".
Yunus' story[]
His story is recounted in Surah Saaffat (chapter) 37 of the Quran, verses 139 through 148. The English translation below was done by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.
- 139 So also was Yunus among those sent (by Us).
- 140 When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
- 141 He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
- 142 Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
- 143 Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,
- 144 He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
- 145 But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
- 146 And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
- 147 And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
- 148 And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
References to Yunus in the Qur'an[]
- Appraisals for Yunus: 6:86, 21:88, 37:139, 37:143, 37:146, 68:49, 68:50
- Yunus's preaching: 4:163, 37:147, 37:148
- Yunus and one big fish: 21:87, 37:140, 37:141, 37:142, 37:144, 37:145, 68:48, 68:49
- Yunus belief: 10:98, 37:148
See also[]
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