Prophets in the Quran
Yunus
Left his people before permission was given, and called out from inside the whale.
The account
What the Quran relates about Yunus
Key events
- 1Departure before the command
- 2The whale, and the call from within the darkness
- 3The one people who believed and were spared
What is drawn from it
- The words he said in the darkness are given to everyone in difficulty
- His was the one town that believed before the punishment came
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 Yunus mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 10, 21, 37, 68. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Yunus?
Yes, surah 10 carries the name.
What are the main events in the story of Yunus?
Departure before the command, The whale, and the call from within the darkness and The one people who believed and were spared.
What is usually drawn from the story of Yunus?
The words he said in the darkness are given to everyone in difficulty and His was the one town that believed before the punishment came.
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