Prophets in the Quran
Shu'ayb
Sent to Madyan, who cheated in weights and measures.
شعيب
Known in English as Jethro
The account
What the Quran relates about Shu'ayb
Key events
- 1The call to honest dealing
- 2Rejection and threats of expulsion
- 3The punishment of the shade
What is drawn from it
- Faith reaches the scales in the marketplace or it has not reached far enough
- Economic wrongdoing is treated as a matter of belief
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
Islamic studies lessons cover the prophets as the Quran tells them rather than as folklore.
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Questions about the prophets
Where is Shu'ayb mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 7, 11, 26, 29. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Shu'ayb?
No surah carries the name, though Shu'ayb is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Shu'ayb?
The call to honest dealing, Rejection and threats of expulsion and The punishment of the shade.
What is usually drawn from the story of Shu'ayb?
Faith reaches the scales in the marketplace or it has not reached far enough and Economic wrongdoing is treated as a matter of belief.
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