Prophet Yunus and the Whale
The Prophet Yunus (AS) is swallowed by Noon the whale and calls on Allah from the dark, in a three-minute audiobook for young children.
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What is Prophet Yunus and the Whale about?
Prophet Yunus and the Whale is an Islamic audiobook for young children that tells the story of the Prophet Yunus (AS), the whale that swallowed him and the dua he made from inside it.
Allah sent Yunus to the people of Nineveh, who were stealing, lying, cheating, bullying and praying to statues. He called them to Allah for a long time, but only a few changed. Angry and sad at their refusal, he left them before Allah had told him to, and sailed away. Far out at sea, Noon the whale is swimming happily when a storm breaks and Yunus goes into the water. Allah tells Noon to swallow him.
In the darkness of the whale's belly, Yunus knows he should not have left, and turns to Allah with the words the Qur'an records. Noon hears him pray: there is no god but You, You are glorious, I have done wrong. The creatures of the deep gather round and join in the praise of Allah. Allah forgives Yunus, and Noon brings him to the shore, where a plant shades him from the scorching sun. When Yunus goes back to Nineveh, he finds the people praying to Allah, and they give thanks together.
Told partly from the whale's side, the story gives young children the heart of the Qur'an's account in a few minutes: that we should not give up, that we can always say sorry to Allah, and that He hears us even in the darkest place. It is music-free.
What your child will learn
- We should not give up on what Allah asks of us.
- When we do wrong, we can turn to Allah and say sorry.
- Allah hears our dua, even in the darkest place.
- Allah forgives those who sincerely repent.
- All of Allah's creatures praise Him.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87-88: Yunus (AS) left in anger and called out in the darkness, "There is no god but You, glory be to You, I have been among the wrongdoers," and Allah saved him.
- Surah As-Saffat 37:139-148: The ship, the whale, being cast onto the shore, the plant that shaded him and his people believing.
- Surah Yunus 10:98: The people of Yunus believed, and Allah lifted the punishment from them.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Yunus (AS) leave the people of Nineveh?
- What did Yunus say to Allah inside the whale?
- How do you think Noon the whale felt?
- What had the people of Nineveh done while Yunus was away?
- When can we say the dua of Yunus?
Frequently asked questions
Is Prophet Yunus and the Whale based on the Qur'an?
Yes. It follows Surah Al-Anbiya and Surah As-Saffat, including the dua Yunus (AS) made inside the whale. The whale's name, Noon, and the sea creatures joining his praise are the book's own touches.
How long is Prophet Yunus and the Whale?
About 3 minutes.
Does Prophet Yunus and the Whale have music?
No. It is music-free.
