Terms starting with Y

John the Baptist, son of Zakariya, a prophet given wisdom in childhood. Described in the Quran as devout, pure, and dutiful; he confirmed Isa's prophethood.

Jacob, also called Israel, son of Ishaq and father of the twelve tribes. A patient prophet; his grief at losing his son Yusuf is recounted in the Quran.

Jonah, sent to Nineveh. After leaving in frustration he was swallowed by a great fish; he glorified Allah inside and was saved. A surah bears his name.

Joseph, son of Yaqub, whose life of betrayal, slavery, and rise as a minister of Egypt is told in a full surah called 'the best of stories'.

The 36th chapter of the Quran (83 verses), known as the "Heart of the Quran". A Meccan surah on resurrection, divine signs, and the truth of the Messengers.

Friday, the best day of the week and the weekly day of congregation, on which the Jumu'ah prayer replaces the noon prayer for men.

The Day of Resurrection — when all creation is raised, gathered, judged, and recompensed; the great Day mentioned throughout the Quran.

The 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, the greatest day of Hajj, on which pilgrims perform the sacrifice, stoning, and circumambulation; coincides with Eid al-Adha.

The year (c. 570 CE) in which Abraha's army with elephants failed to destroy the Kaaba, recounted in Surah al-Fil; the year of the Prophet's birth.