Introduction: Sura 10: Jonah

The Introduction to this Volume (containing Sura 10 and Sura 11) is interesting. It focuses on Qutb's imprisonment, and how this affected his views on violence and the Brotherhood's attempt to change the Egyptian government. Apparently, Qutb turned down many government positions because he felt he could be more useful as an advisory who was removed from direct government involvement. After his first prison sentence, Qutb took it upon himself to advise younger members of the Islamic movement, and urged them to stay true to the Qur'an and the expectations that Allah and the Prophet outline for the correct way to achieve change.

In the Prologue to Jonah, Qutb outlines the main themes of the Sura, which coincide with Adil Salahi's introduction. As Sura 10 emphasizes the difference between believers and non-believers, Qutb describes these important themes, which seems to coincide with the message he was giving to the young members of the movement.