What would you do in darkness?
In the belly of a whale, in the depths of the ocean, under the darkness of night… Allah heard his call, and He responded.
The Companion of the Whale
Join Shaykh Majed Mahmoud for an immersive one-night retelling of the incredible prophetic saga of the story of Yunus (AS) and its powerful lessons in patience, guidance, perseverance, and unrelenting hope in the darkest of hours.
Throughout the night, Shaykh Majed will take the audience on a journey through the story of Yunus (AS), exploring its themes and drawing lessons that apply to us today. From the beginning of the story to its triumphant conclusion, he will delve deep into the story's nuances and draw out the wisdom it contains.
- PatienceWhen the answer does not come on your timeline.
- GuidanceHow Allah steers a servant, and a city, back.
- PerseveranceCarrying a message that was refused.
- HopeUnrelenting, in the darkest of hours.
Allah heard his call, and He (S.W.T) responded.
لَّا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Lā ilāha illā anta, subḥānaka, innī kuntu min aẕ-ẕālimīn
There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Truly, I have been among the wrongdoers.
The call of Yunus · Al-Anbiya 21:87One prophet, alone, in the dark, with these words. The Prophet ﷺ taught that no Muslim calls on Allah with them except that Allah answers. This night is about learning to say them, and mean them.
The night's journey
From a prophet's early life to a city's repentance, in ten stops. Shaykh Majed walks the story in order, so the lessons land where they happened.
- 1Early life of Prophet YunusWho he was, where he was sent, and the world he was sent into.
- 2Mission to NinevehA prophet sent to a great city, and the message he carried.
- 3Nineveh's ResponseRejection, and how it weighs on the one who calls.
- 4Prophet Yunus's DepartureLeaving the city, and the ship that could not carry him.
- 5The Storm & the FishThe lots that were cast, the sea, and the belly of the whale.
- 6Prophet Yunus's RepentanceThe dua from the darkness, and the answer that came.
- 7Nineveh's RepentanceThe only people in the Qur'an to turn back together, and be spared.
- 8Lessons from this StoryPatience, guidance, perseverance and hope, for our own dark nights.
- 9The Significance of RepentanceWhy tawbah is the way out, every single time.
- 10ConclusionCarrying Yunus's dua home with you.
A storyteller who makes Islam beloved
Majed Mahmoud is one of the leading activists of Da‘wah in his community. With his heart-touching reminders and soft approach, Majed makes Islam digestible and beloved to people of all ages.
He is a specialist in Tazkiyah and Adab, and the first AlMaghrib graduate to become an AlMaghrib instructor. He travels worldwide teaching Islam, completed a Bachelor’s in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory at Al-Madinah International University, and holds an MBA from Wayne State University.
- Specialist in Tazkiyah & Adab
- First AlMaghrib graduate turned instructor
- BA Islamic Jurisprudence & Legal Theory
- MBA, Wayne State University
What people said after the night
I highly recommend Shaykh Majed's lecture on the story of Prophet Yunus. His passion for Islamic teachings and his ability to engage the audience is truly remarkable.
Shaykh Majed's lecture on the story of Prophet Yunus was a truly inspiring experience. His ability to connect with the audience and convey the message of Islam in a simple and effective manner is truly remarkable.
Shaykh Majed's lecture on the story of Prophet Yunus was a masterclass in Islamic teachings. His knowledge and expertise on the subject matter is truly commendable.
Shaykh Majed's lecture on the story of Prophet Yunus was truly enlightening. His deep understanding of the Quranic teachings and his ability to relate them to modern times is truly commendable.
Attending Shaykh Majed's lecture on the story of Prophet Yunus was a truly transformative experience. His insights and wisdom have deepened my understanding of the Quranic teachings.
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Out of the Darkness · Seattle
The Story of Yunus (AS), told live in one evening by Shaykh Majed Mahmoud.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at MAPS Seattle, 2100 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121.
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In person only. Out of the Darkness is a one-night live event with Shaykh Majed Mahmoud in Seattle, told to the room, for the room.
Anyone who has ever been in a dark place and wondered how to call out from it. No prior study is needed. Shaykh Majed tells the story from the beginning, so newcomers and long-time students sit comfortably side by side.
Your ticket on your phone, a notebook, and a friend who needs to hear this. Everything else is taken care of.
Whatever your darkness,
there is a way out of it.
Come sit with the story of the prophet who called out from the one place no one could reach him, and was heard.
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