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10 Surah Yunus (continued)

Page 213 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

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Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 213 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 213 of the Quran contains Surah Yunus (Chapter 10), verses 34 through 42. This section focuses heavily on challenging the logic of polytheism, asserting the miraculous and inimitable nature of the Quran, and addressing the reactions of those who hear the Prophet’s (ﷺ) message.

The Sunnah and classical Tafsir (exegesis) cite several Hadiths and prophetic incidents that unpack the depth of these verses.

Verses 34–36: The Argument of Creation and Conjecture

"Say, 'Is there of your partners one who begins creation and then repeats it?' Say, 'Allah begins creation and then repeats it, so how are you deluded?' ... And most of them follow nothing but conjecture. Certainly, conjecture can be of no avail against the truth..."

The Hadith on Allah Repeating Creation (The Resurrection)

Verse 34 uses the physical reality of creation as proof that Allah will resurrect humanity. The concept of "beginning creation and repeating it" is directly rooted in a famous Hadith Qudsi where Allah addresses human doubt regarding resurrection.

• The Narration:
  Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Allah the Almighty says: 'The son of Adam denies Me and he has no right to do so... As for his denying Me, it is his saying: "He will not remake me as He made me at first" (repeating creation)—whereas the initial creation is no easier for Me than remaking him.'" (Sahih al-Bukhari, 4974).

The Sunnah on Avoiding Conjecture (Dhann)

Verse 36 warns that "conjecture can be of no avail against the truth." The Prophet (ﷺ) explicitly ordered the Ummah to stay away from basing their creed, judgments, or interpersonal behavior on assumption and speculation.

• The Narration:
  Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Beware of conjecture (Dhann), for conjecture is the falsest of speech..." (Sahih al-Bukhari, 5143; Sahih Muslim, 2563).

Verses 37–39: The Inimitability of the Quran

"And this Quran is not such as could ever be produced by other than Allah... Or do they say, 'He invented it?' Say, 'Then bring forth a surah like it and call upon [for assistance] whomever you can besides Allah, if you should be truthful.'"

The Prophet’s Unique Miracle

Verse 37 highlights that the Quran is a divine phenomenon completely beyond human capability. The Prophet (ﷺ) linked this exact concept to why his followers would outnumber those of previous prophets.

• The Narration:
  Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There was no prophet among the prophets but was given miracles because of which people believed in him. But what I have been given is a Divine Inspiration (the Quran) which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will outnumber the followers of the other prophets on the Day of Resurrection." (Sahih al-Bukhari, 4981; Sahih Muslim, 152).

Verses 40–41: Separation of Deeds

"And of them are those who believe in it, and of them are those who do not believe in it... If they deny you, say, 'For me are my deeds, and for you are your deeds. You are disassociated from what I do, and I am disassociated from what you do.'"

The Sunnah of Declaring Clear Boundaries

Verse 41 dictates the precise linguistic formula for peaceful but firm spiritual disassociation when people stubbornly reject the message. The Prophet (ﷺ) actively practiced this text in his daily routine before sleeping.

• The Narration:
  Farwah bin Nawfal reported that he came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, teach me something to say when I go to my bed." The Prophet (ﷺ) replied: "Recit 'Say: O you disbelievers' (Surah al-Kafirun), for it is a declaration of freedom from Shirk (polytheism)." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, 3403; Sunan Abi Dawud, 5055).
  Note: Surah al-Kafirun mirrors the exact language of Yunus verse 41: "To you is your religion, and to me is my religion."

Verse 42: Spiritual Deafness

"And among them are those who listen to you. But can you cause the deaf to hear, although they will not use reason?"

The Incident of Utbah ibn Rabi'ah Listening to the Prophet

This verse describes people who physically "listen" to the words of the Prophet (ﷺ) but fail to internalize them because their hearts are locked. A prime historical example of this occurred with the Quraish elite.

• The Historical Event:
  Utbah ibn Rabi'ah, a leader of the pagan Quraish, came to the Prophet (ﷺ) to negotiate and offer him wealth, power, or medical help if he would stop preaching. The Prophet (ﷺ) listened patiently and then said, "Have you finished, O Abul-Walid?" He said, "Yes."
  The Prophet then recited the opening verses of Surah Fussilat. Utbah physically sat and listened, entirely captivated by the linguistic power of the Quran, resting his hands behind his back.
  When he returned to his people, they noticed his face had completely changed. He told them, "I have heard a speech the like of which I have never heard before. By Allah, it is not poetry, nor sorcery, nor divination." Yet, despite listening and recognizing its power, his pride and social standing prevented him from believing—embodying the exact "deafness" referenced in Verse 42 (Sirah Ibn Hisham; Tafsir Ibn Kathir).

References

• Al-Bukhari, M. I. (n.d.). Sahih al-Bukhari.

• Al-Sijistani, Abu Dawud. (n.d.). Sunan Abi Dawud.

• Al-Tirmidhi, M. I. (n.d.). Jami` at-Tirmidhi.

• Ibn Hisham, A. M. (n.d.). Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah.

• Ibn Kathir, I. O. (2000). Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Azim.

• Muslim, I. H. (n.d.). Sahih Muslim.