Prophets in the Quran
Ayyub
Tested in body, wealth and family, and praised for how he bore it.
أيوب
Known in English as Job
The account
What the Quran relates about Ayyub
Key events
- 1The loss of health, wealth and children
- 2His call to his Lord, free of complaint
- 3Restoration beyond what was lost
What is drawn from it
- Patience is not silence; it is where you take the complaint
- Allah described him as "an excellent servant" while he was still suffering
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
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Where is Ayyub mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 4, 6, 21, 38. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Ayyub?
No surah carries the name, though Ayyub is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Ayyub?
The loss of health, wealth and children, His call to his Lord, free of complaint and Restoration beyond what was lost.
What is usually drawn from the story of Ayyub?
Patience is not silence; it is where you take the complaint and Allah described him as "an excellent servant" while he was still suffering.
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