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The Story of Yunus (Jonah) (Peace Be Upon Him): Dhun-Nun (The Possessor of the Fish) and the Companion of the Whale
Chronological Order: The People of Nineveh
The story of Yunus is a sign in repentance, illustrating the consequence of despairing of the people before God's permission.
Yunus (PBUH) is Dhun-Nun (The Possessor of the Fish/Whale), sent by God to the People of Nineveh (in Iraq). He is famous for his unique story where he was swallowed by the whale, and God saved him through a great supplication.
Yunus (Jonah) (PBUH): The Hastiness, the Whale, and the Salvation from the Darknesses
Summary of the Call, Repentance, and Salvation
The Trial and the Mistake
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The Divine Relief
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Story Details: Hastiness and Objection
Yunus called his people to Monotheism for a long time, but they refused. Yunus thought that the punishment was inevitable, so he left Nineveh angry and hastily without his Lord's permission, believing he had fulfilled his duty. Yunus boarded a ship, and as a result of a lot drawn, Yunus was cast into the sea, where the Whale (An-Nun) swallowed him by God's command.
Repentance and Return
In the darkness of the whale's belly, Yunus realized his mistake and supplicated to his Lord with the famous invocation. God responded to him and saved him, and the whale cast him onto the shore. When Yunus returned to his people, he found that they had believed and repented after seeing the signs of punishment. Thus, God removed the punishment from them, and Yunus lived among them.
Key Quranic References:
- Surah Al-Anbiya (The Prophets): Verses 87-88 (His supplication and salvation)
- Surah As-Saffat (The Ranks): Verses 139-148 (Details of being cast and salvation)
- Surah Yunus (Jonah): Verse 98 (Mention of his people who believed)
Lessons and Morals Learned:
- Supplication in Distress: The supplication of Yunus is a key to relief in the direst circumstances.
- Seeking Forgiveness: Glorification (Tasbih) and acknowledging sin lead to salvation.
- Wisdom in the Call: Do not despair or be hasty in judging people.
The Pivotal Verse:
﴾fanada fee aththulumati an la ilaha illa anta subhanaka innee kuntu mina aththalimeen﴿ (Al-Anbiya: 87)Key to the Story: Glorification (Tasbih) in Hardship
Yunus (PBUH) teaches us that glorification (Tasbih) and Monotheism are the only refuge in the most severe crises, and that God saves the sincere penitents even in the bellies of creatures.
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