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Surah Yunus

Page 221 of the Qur'an contains verses 107 through 109, which are the final three verses of Surah Yunus.3

Because these three verses directly conclude the themes of Surah Yunus, they contain the ultimate summary of Islamic monotheism (Tawhid), divine destiny (Qadr), and patient perseverance. The Hadith literature and Sunnah deeply connect with these foundational verses.

1. Ultimate Harm and Benefit Belong Only to Allah (Verse 107)

"And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him; and if He intends for you good, then there is no repeller of His bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful." (Qur'an 10:107)

The Prophetic Formula of Post-Prayer Remembrance

The Prophet Muhammad integrated the exact theological reality of this verse into his daily, practical Sunnah. He would recite a specific supplication immediately after finishing every mandatory ritual prayer (Salah), verbally affirming that no human or spiritual force can block what Allah decrees:

Mu'awiyah wrote to Al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bah: "Write to me what you heard from the Prophet." So he wrote to him: "I heard the Prophet saying after finishing the prayer: 'None has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone, Who has no partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and to Him belongs all praise, and He is Able to do all things. O Allah! No one can withhold what You have given, and no one can give what You have withheld, and the wealth of a wealthy person cannot benefit him against Your Will.'" — Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 80, Hadith 6473 & Sahih Muslim, Book 5, Hadith 593

The Sunnah of Seeking Healing Through Divine Names

Because verse 107 firmly states that there is "no remover of adversity except Him," the Prophet taught his family to rely on Allah as the ultimate Restorer of health. When visiting a sick person, he would place his hand on them and say:

"Remove the harm, O Lord of mankind! Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no disease behind." — Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5675

2. Freedom of Will and Personal Accountability (Verse 108)

"Say, 'O mankind, the truth has come to you from your Lord. So whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] his soul, and whoever goes astray only goes astray against it. And I am not over you a manager.'" (Qur'an 10:108)

The Hadith on Personal Responsibility

This verse shifts accountability directly onto the individual, clarifying that a person's good deeds benefit themselves, and their sins harm no one but themselves. The Prophet emphasized this concept of spiritual independence through a famous Hadith Qudsi (divine text narrated by the Prophet):

The Messenger of Allah reported that Allah said: "...O My servants, it is but your deeds that I reckon up for you and then recompense you for. So let him who finds good praise Allah, and let him who finds other than that blame no one but himself." — Sahih Muslim, Book 45, Hadith 2577

3. The Command to Await Divine Judgment (Verse 109)

"And follow what is revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and be patient until Allah judges. And He is the best of judges." (Qur'an 10:109)

The Sunnah of Absolute Adherence to Revelation

The final verse commands the Prophet: "Follow what is revealed to you." The entire Sunnah is practically built upon this dynamic—treating the Prophet's lifestyle not as personal whim, but as a living execution of divine command. The Prophet reiterated this rule to his community, framing the Sunnah as their ultimate protection from drifting away from the Qur'an:

The Messenger of Allah said during his Farewell Sermon: "I have left among you two things; you will never go astray as long as you hold fast to them: the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet." — Muwatta Malik, Book 46, Hadith 3

Practicing Patience Under Trial (Sabr)

The verse concludes with an injunction to "be patient until Allah judges." The Prophet Muhammad continuously trained his companions to understand that patience is not passive defeat, but an active internal strength. He famously noted:

"No one is given a gift better and more comprehensive than patience." — Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1469

References

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

• Malik ibn Anas. (n.d.). Muwatta Malik.

• Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. (n.d.). Sahih Muslim.

(Note: "n.d." denotes classical texts where modern standardized publication years vary across publishers, cited instead by their universally recognized book and Hadith numbers).

Surah Hud

Page 221 of the Qur'an transitions directly from the final three verses of Surah Yunus into the powerful, foundational opening of Surah Hud (Chapter 11), covering verses 1 through 5.

Surah Hud as a whole holds an incredibly heavy weight in Hadith literature, specifically regarding how its intense theological demands and warnings physically affected the Prophet Muhammad. The opening five verses establish the perfection of the Qur'an, the earthly rewards of seeking forgiveness, and Allah's absolute knowledge of the hidden thoughts of humanity.

1. The Heavy Weight of Surah Hud on the Prophet

Before looking at individual verses, it is essential to look at the overarching authentic Hadith regarding Surah Hud. The intense warnings about the Day of Judgment and the command to stay completely steadfast across this chapter profoundly affected the Prophet's physical appearance:

Abu Bakr said: "O Messenger of Allah, you have become gray!" The Prophet replied: "I have been made gray by Surah Hud, Al-Waqi'ah, Al-Mursalat, 'Amma Yatasa'alun (An-Naba'), and Izash-Shamsu Kuwwirat (At-Takwir)."

— Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Book 47, Hadith 3297 (Graded Sahih)

2. Seeking Forgiveness Secures a Good Life (Verses 2–3)

"[Saying], 'Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings.' And [saying], 'Seek forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him, He will let you enjoy a good provision for a specified term and give every doer of favor his favor...'" (Qur'an 11:2-3)

The Prophetic Practice of Constant Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)

Verse 3 draws a direct correlation between collective Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) and receiving "good provision" (Mata'an Hasanan) in this worldly life. The Prophet Muhammad did not just preach this equation; he modeled it intensely, making constant repentance a cornerstone of his daily Sunnah.

Even though he was completely forgiven of any past or future shortcomings, he would seek forgiveness dozens of times in a single sitting:

The Messenger of Allah said: "By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day."

— Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 80, Hadith 6307

In another companion's observation:

Ibn Umar narrated: "We used to count that the Messenger of Allah would say a hundred times in a single gathering: 'My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance, for You are the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful' (Rabbigh-fir lî wa tub 'alayya innaka Antat-Tawwâbur-Rahîm)."

— Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith 1516 & Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 3434

3. Divine Knowledge of the Hidden and Secret (Verse 5)

"Unquestionably, they fold up their breasts to hide from Him. Unquestionably, when they cover themselves with their garments, Allah knows what they conceal and what they declare. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts." (Qur'an 11:5)

The Context of Revelation (Asbab al-Nuzul)

Verse 5 describes people who would literally "fold up their chests" or wrap themselves tightly in their cloaks when passing by the Prophet, operating under the naive assumption that doing so would shield their malicious thoughts or private conversations from divine surveillance.

The premier Qur'anic commentator among the companions, Ibn Abbas, clarified the specific psychological profile of the people this verse targeted:

Muhammad ibn Abbad ibn Ja'far reported that he heard Ibn Abbas reciting this verse and asked him about its meaning. Ibn Abbas explained: "There were people [among the pagans and hypocrites] who felt ashamed to clear their bowels or engage in marital relations with their wives in an open space, or to look toward the sky, thinking that by doing so they could hide from Allah. So this verse was revealed to clarify that even when they completely shroud themselves under their garments in the pitch black of night, Allah is fully aware of what they hide and what they show."

— Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65, Hadith 4681 & 4682

The Sunnah of Internal Integrity

Because verse 5 firmly establishes that Allah is fully "Knowing of that within the breasts," the Prophet taught his followers that external, performative righteousness is entirely useless if the heart's intentions are corrupt. He redirected the community's focus toward internal purification:

The Messenger of Allah said: "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearances or your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and your actions."

— Sahih Muslim, Book 45, Hadith 2564

References

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

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

• Al-Tirmidhi, Muhammad ibn Isa. (n.d.). Sunan al-Tirmidhi.

• Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. (n.d.). Sahih Muslim.