Surah As-Saaffaat
Chapter 37 · Verse 139 · Revealed in Makkah
“And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Story of Yunus
We have already discussed the story of Yunus, peace be upon him, in Surat Al-Anbiya' (21:87-88). In the Two Sahihs it is reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
«مَا يَنْبَغِي لِعَبْدٍ أَنْ يَقُولَ: أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى»
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
The last event described in this Sarah is that of Sayyidna Yunus (علیہ السلام) . This event, along with its details, has appeared towards the later part of Surah Yunus (please see Ma’ ariful-Qur’ an, English, Volume IV, pages 573-588). However, a few necessary comments about these particular verses are being given below.
What does this verse bring up for you today?