OverviewThe prophet remembered for the great fish and his prayer in darkness.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
A memorable storyThe Qur’an describes him being swallowed by a great fish. In darkness, he prayed, admitted his wrong and was rescued.Source: Qur’an 37:139-148 · Qur’an 21:87-88
His peopleHis people eventually believed and were spared punishment. His story connects admitting a mistake with hope that a person or community can change.Source: Qur’an 10:98
SourcesOriginal summaries of the cited sources. Qur’anic accounts, later traditions and historical estimates are distinguished; brief profiles do not settle scholarly disagreements.Qur’an 37:139-148Qur’an 21:87-88Qur’an 10:98
