Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-19
THE Jo.;-l. OF THE KORAN.
MOslem Version OF the Adventure of
the INroclitlah Prophet.

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The Koran tells us that "Yunus
(Jonas) was of those who were sent
when he fed into the loaded ship, and
they cast lots among themselves, and
he was condemned; and the fish Swal-
lowed him, for he was worthy of
blame."-Clsaptcr xxxvii.
The Moslems have their ancient scrip
lures, giving n history of the world
from Adam down through their great
prophet, Ibraham (Abraham.
According TO the MoSlem scriptures
Jonas, u prophet of the children of
Isreal, was sent to a city of the terri
tory of Moussoul, which embraced
Antioch and several other towns, all
given to idolatry. The people refused
to believe, and Allah Threatened chas-
tisement should they not repent. On
the day appointed Jonas departed, and
Allah sent a red cloud filled with fire,
which lowered over the city in the.
night The king and the people gath
cred together. The king Said: Seek
for Jonas, that we may believe Allah,
for what he has told us is the truth"
When Jonas heard that they sought
him he said in his anger: "Why do they
not believe this day?" So he would not
return. ..
The king caused all the people to go
forth out of their city, with their
quadrupeds and birds. There they
covered themselves with dust, and the
king said: "Oh, Lord, though Jonas,
thy prophet, be gone, we lose not con-
fidence in thee. We believe ON thee, AL
lab, and thy prophet" The prayers
0e IL. IL ~
angels in Heaven weep, and Allah par
doned the city.
But Jonas was not there. He had
embarked on a passing vessel and was
far out at sea. Allah caused big fish
to stop the vessel. The crew prayed
and wept and prepared for death. Then
Jonas knew that he had committed n
sin and he said to the sailors: :'It is
L whom the fish desires; cast me to il. :"
When they knew he was prophet of
Allah they refused to do it, but they
| cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonas.
Then he cast himself into the sea and
was swallowed by the fish. This spe-
cies of fish," says the Koren; ''has n
raised back like the roof a house, and
to this day,is held sacred from pursuit"
| The Greelc word both in Matthew and
| the Septuagint is ketos, properly trans
| lated "whale," but there are only two
or three small species of cetaceans in
the Mediterranean sea. The descrip-
| ton in the Koran answers to a porpoise.
| After 40 days Jonaswas inspired with
the thought Of prayer. Allah sent an
angel to lead the fish ashore at the
point where Jonas had embarked.
he a<fr l.
born child. Allah inspired doe to
come and give him milk The sun
scorched his body and Allah inspired a
gourd to spring up around dry trunk
and put forth leaves, which gave shade
to Jonas. For 40 days was he sucleled
by the doe, until he was able to rise and
pray.
At last the gourd withered and Jonas
was aggrieved. Then Allah reproved
him for not being grieved for the many
thousands of the people he had de.
| serted.
Jonas was sent anew to the now re-
pentant people. He met shepherd who
told him they were seeking him. He
babe the shepherd go and tell them he
was here. where shalt thou beP'
said the shepherd. "In this mountain
answered Jonas. "Who will show me
the road to thee2" said the shepherd
"This she goat" answered Jonas. "Whc
will bear witness that I have seer
thee?" said the shepherd. "Thy dog
answered Jonas. Then the shepherd
departed and Jonas entered the noun
tain.
The shepherd went and told the king
and people aAd they came forth to Rnt
Jonas. "Bear witness for me-" sai6
the shepherd to his dog, "as the prophet
commanded" The dog responded die
tincty, saying: "Jonas, SON of Natal
prophet of Allah, was here" Then thu
shepherd said to the goot: ''Be oul
guide" and she led them to Jonas. @h,
iwns found deep in prayer. He rose ami
went with them to the city and ther,
remained until his death Washington