Summary of Surah Yunus

Introduction  

The Surah takes its name from V. 98, in which there is a reference to Prophet Yunus (Jonah). The name, as usual, is symbolical and does not indicate that the Surah deals with the story of Prophet Jonah.  It is, from the beginning to the end, a closely connected discourse which must have been revealed at one sitting. Besides this, the nature of its theme is itself a clear proof that the Surah belongs to the Makan period.

1 – 20	The Quran is the book of wisdom.           Allah is the one who created this universe.           He is the One who originates the creation and repeats it.           Signs – Creation of heaven, earth, sun, moon, day and night.           Behaviour of the wrong doers towards Allah and His Revelation.           Deities other than Allah can neither harm nor benefit you.           Mankind was one nation until they invented different creeds.
21 – 40	People call upon Allah when suffering but plot against Him when comfortable.    Example of this worldly life.    Allah invites you to the Home of Peace.    Deities whom people worship are not even aware of their worship.    Truth about Allah vs. other gods invented by Mushrikeen.    This Quran is the Revelation from Allah.
41 -70	Those who disbelieve in this Quran shall be the losers in the Hereafter.           Every nation was sent as Rasool for their guidance.           There shall be no way out for the unbelievers on the Day of Judgment.           The Quran is a mercy, blessing and cure for the problems of mankind.           Whatever you do, Allah is a witness over it.           The Mushrikeen follow nothing but conjecture, preach nothing but falsehood.
71 - 92	Story of Prophet Nuh and his people.           Rasools were sent to the descendants of the prophet Nuh – similarly The Prophet Musa and Haroon were sent to Pharoah.           Story of Musa and Fir’aun.           Children of Israel were delivered from the bondage of Fir’aun.
93- 109	Children of Israel were provided with good dwellings and food.           Belief after seeing the scourge did not benefit any nation except the nation of Yunus.           Forcing someone to convert to Islam is prohibited.           No one other than Allah can harm or benefit you.           Declare that guidance has come – now to follow or not to follow is your choice.