سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 88

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 329

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فَٱسْتَجَبْنَا لَهُۥ وَنَجَّيْنَـٰهُ مِنَ ٱلْغَمِّ ۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نُـۨجِى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ﴿88﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

So We answered his call, and delivered him from the distress. And thus We do deliver the believers (who believe in the Oneness of Allâh, abstain from evil and work righteousness).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَٱسْتَجَبْنَا fa-is'tajabnā So We responded
لَهُۥ lahu to him
وَنَجَّيْنَـٰهُ wanajjaynāhu and We saved him
مِنَ mina from
ٱلْغَمِّ ۚ l-ghami the distress
وَكَذَٰلِكَ wakadhālika And thus
نُـۨجِى nunjī We save
ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ l-mu'minīna the believers

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 88){ وَ كَذٰلِكَ نُـْۨجِي الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ :} It has two meanings and both are intended: one is that just as We accepted the supplication of Yunus (peace be upon him) and delivered him from distress, in the same way We accept the supplications of the believers and deliver them from distress. The second is that just as We delivered Yunus (peace be upon him) from distress with this supplication, in the same way We deliver the believers from distress with this supplication. Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ دَعْوَةُ ذِي النُّوْنِ إِذْ دَعَا وَهُوَ فِيْ بَطْنِ الْحُوْتِ « لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّاۤ اَنْتَ سُبْحٰنَكَ اِنِّيْ كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ» فَإِنَّهٗ لَمْ يَدْعُ بِهَا رَجُلٌ مُسْلِمٌ فِيْ شَيْءٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا اسْتَجَابَ اللّٰهُ لَهٗ ] [ ترمذي، الدعوات، باب في دعوۃ ذي النون : ۳۵۰۵۔ مسند أحمد : 170/1، ح : ۱۶۴۴، و صححہ الألباني ] “The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Yunus, peace be upon him), which he made in the belly of the fish « لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّاۤ اَنْتَ سُبْحٰنَكَ اِنِّيْ كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ» no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything except that Allah Almighty accepts his supplication.”

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

88. 1. We accepted the supplication of Yunus (علیہ السلام) and saved him from the darkness and from the belly of the fish, and whoever among the believers calls upon Us in this way during hardships and calamities, We will save him. It is mentioned in the hadith that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Any Muslim who supplicates with this supplication for any matter, Allah will accept it." (Jami' Tirmidhi No. 355 and authenticated by Al-Albani)

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

So We answered his prayer and rescued him from his distress. And thus do We deliver the believers [78].

[78] That is, Allah’s forgiving of past mistakes and bestowing further blessings upon calling out to Him with humility is not exclusive to Prophet Yunus ؑ alone, but whoever among the believers calls upon Us in this manner, We will deliver them from hardships. Prophet Yunus ؑ continued to supplicate with this prayer in the belly of the fish: ﴿لَّآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّآ اَنْتَ سُبْحٰنَكَ اِنِّيْ كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ﴾. There are many virtues of this supplication mentioned in the hadith, and the Ummah has found this supplication to be very effective in times of hardship and distress.
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