“The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, while in the belly of the whale was: ‘There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn)’ So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.”
Narrated by Ibrahim bin Muhammad bin Sa`d narrated from his father, from Sa`d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlighted the powerful supplication of Prophet Yunus (Dhun-Nun) from within the whale's belly. This dua emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's faults and seeking forgiveness from Allah, showcasing the mercy and responsiveness of Allah to sincere supplication.
Modern Application
This hadith inspires us to turn to Allah in our moments of distress with humility and sincerity. It serves as a reminder that no matter the situation, Allah is always ready to respond to our heartfelt prayers.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Prophet Stories because it recounts the powerful dua of a prophet and emphasizes the significance of sincere prayer.
And [mention] the man of the fish, when he went off in anger and thought that We would not decree [anything] upon him. And he called out within the darknesses, "There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers."
To Him [alone] is the supplication of truth. And those they call upon besides Him do not respond to them with a thing, except as one who stretches his hands toward water [from afar, calling it] to reach his mouth, but it will not reach it [thus]. And the supplication of the disbelievers is not but in error [i.e. futility].
Say, "Who rescues you from the darknesses of the land and sea [when] you call upon Him imploring [aloud] and privately, 'If He should save us from this [crisis], we will surely be among the thankful.' "
And when adversity touches you at sea, lost are [all] those you invoke except for Him. But when He delivers you to the land, you turn away [from Him]. And ever is man ungrateful.
This hadith is #3589 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Ibrahim bin Muhammad bin Sa`d narrated from his father, from Sa`d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.
