'the Wise or the All-Wise One'). 'the Knower or the All-Knowing One') and al-Hakim (Arabic: , lit. He is the former Executive Manager and Editor-in-Chief of E-Da`wah Committee in Kuwait, and a contributing writer and counselor of Reading Islam. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. indeed has Allah preferred thee above us, and we certainly have been guilty of sin!"He said: "This day let no reproach be (cast) on you: Allah will forgive you, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy!" (Yusuf 91-92) THE PROPHET YAQUB AND HIS SONS Allah sent Hz. I hope that you will not accuse me of senility (12:94)". Her obsession heightened to a degree where she was desperate to fulfil her desire. to take possession therein when or where he wanted, and the woman came to After some time, however, their needs pressed Yaqub to send Binyamin with them for more provisions. [74], It is narrated in Kitab al-Kafi by Ja'far al-Sadiq that when the fire was set for Abraham, Jibril brought him a dress from paradise and made him wear it. She confessed that her husband had been old and had never touched women. May Allah be pleased with them all. One of the brothers, often Reuben, is said to have threatened Joseph that he would yell so loudly that every pregnant woman would immediately deliver her child. Classed as sahih by al-Albani. "[35] One member of the family, it is disputed who (perhaps a cousin) told Azz to check the shirt. Such portrayals are found in many genres of Islamic literatures, but are most famous in Nr al-Dn Abd al-Ramn Dijm's [q.v.] But Allah decreed that I should say it. She decided to put him in prison and he accepted the decision because imprisonment was better than what these women were calling on him to do. The other said he had seen himself holding a basket of bread on his head and birds were eating from it. He ran to his father in excitement and said, O my father, indeed I have seen eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me. Yaqub was overjoyed in realisation that his dear son was indeed chosen by Allah to be bestowed with Prophethood. Joseph, as a figure, is symbolic of the virtue of beauty his life being a thing of beauty in itself. The king who was greatly impressed by Yusufs honest mannerisms and his pleasant personality led him to being appointed as the storekeeper over the storehouses across his land. Questions cannot be asked through this form, I never felt jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet. [76] Yusuf is similar to other prophets in that his story conveys God's message, but also he is demonstrated in a biography that "begins and ends with God. Dauters of prophet yusuf. Prophet Yusuf (p.b.u.h) requested the whole family moved to Egypt and lived there for 17 years and passed away at the age of 147. There she served them fruit along with knives. Jacob becomes a prototype of the mystic lover of God and Zolay goes from temptress to a lover moving from human to divine love. [44] But in the narration of Yusuf in the Bible, the titles King (Hebrew: Melekh) and Pharaoh are used interchangeably for the ruler of Egypt in Genesis chapters 3941. Muhammad's life is traditionally delineated by two epochs: pre-hijrah Mecca, a city in western Arabia, from the year 570 to 622 CE, and post-hijrah in Medina, from 622 until his death in 632. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) set Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab (may Allah be pleased with her) free and married her after the battle of Khaybar. However, Yaqub was concerned about his older sons possible reaction to this narration, for even though he treated them the same, they harboured jealousy towards Yusuf. Zuleikha then pointed out that she had to see Joseph every day.[36]. According to Ibn Kathir, "Jacob had twelve sons who were the eponymous ancestors of the tribes of the Israelites. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. "[24] Ibn 'Abbas writes that the "reason for this trial of Jacob was that he had slaughtered a sheep while he was fasting. On departing, the brothers were stopped by the Kings soldiers who were looking for the Kings missing cup. According to W. J. Fischer (2013), "Persian Jews, far from living in a cultural vacuum in isolation, took also a keen interest in the literary and poetical works of their Muslim neighbors and shared with them the admiration for the classical Persian poetry. After Joseph had been imprisoned for a few years, God granted him the ability to interpret dreams, a power that made him popular amongst the prisoners. Yusuf, still a young boy, awoke one glorious morning delighted by a pleasant dream he just had. "[42] Ibn Kathir agrees with abari saying that Joseph sought "restitution for this in order that Azz might know that he was not false to him during his absence" and that Zolay eventually confessed that nothing happened between them. They begged the soldiers to release their younger brother and take one of them instead but the soldiers refused. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married Aishah bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with her)in Shawwal of the tenth year of the Prophethood. The Pharaoh of Egypt called Firawn had many people working for him. As has been noted, commentary never fails to mention Ysuf's beauty a strong theme in post-urnic literature. In Surah Yusuf, a prophet, who is very different from other prophets in the Qurn, is encountered, but the tradition shows that prophets are chosen to guide other human beings to God, according to the Qurn . they have divorced them) [al-Ahzab 33:37]. My lord surely knows their guile. And she was very reluctant to give him back to Jacob and kept him until her death. Surely, my Lord (God) is Well-Aware of their plot. The story of Yusuf (a.s.), also known as the story of Joseph, is collectively in one surah. 7. abari says that this means that "from the truth of the interpretation of Joseph's dream in which he saw eleven planets and the sun and the moon bowing down to him, he knew that which they did not know. When Joseph was born, it was passed to him. The next day, Yusuf set off with his brothers. One day the king of Egypt had an odd dream. [57], Joseph is one of the most revered men in Islamic history. Dua Center In the Bible he is referred to as Joseph son of Jacob. And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound; and he was there in the prison. It was the same shirt that was sent from paradise. In difficult situations, we should put our trust in God and seek refuge in Him. has been revealed to us and revealed to you, our God and your God is One, You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. They raced for the door she tore his shirt from behind and at the door they met her husband. Joseph is also described as having the three characteristics of the ideal statesman: pastoral ability (developed while Joseph was young and in charge of his fathers flocks); household management (from his time in Potiphar's house) and self-control (as we see on numerous occasions not just with Potiphar's wife): "He was pious and God fearing, full of temperance, ready to forgive, and displayed goodness to all people. Thus, Yusuf was thrown into jail. Rachel (the younger sister of Leah). (12:96). The story of Yusuf (a.s.) is a story of immense patience when faced with hardships and difficulties. Forty years had passed since Joseph was taken from his father, and Jacob had held it in his heart. Then there came a caravan of travellers: they sent their water-carrier (for water), and he let down his bucket (into the well)He said: "Ah there! They said: "O our father! They said, "Our father is plainly in a state of aberration."[15]. "He also epitomizes the chastity that is based on complete trust in God, for it was his absolute piety that prompted God to personally intervene to prevent him from the transgression of succumbing to sexual temptation. But he knew better, he knew Allah had a plan for him and he had to just keep faith. The following versesgive us more details: {Some women of the city said, The governors wife is trying to seduce her slave! [79] The Qur'an remains silent on the ultimate fate of Zolay. Thus did We establish Joseph in the land, that We might teach him the interpretation of stories (and events). She closed the doors and made the environment suitable for her purpose. Names of Prophet Yaqub's Wives. Questions cannot be asked through this form. Tabari and others are not reticent to point out that Joseph was mutually attracted to her. Katheer suggested that Zulaykha was her title. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (asbb al-nuzl), it was revealed toward the end of the Meccan period, which means it is believed to have been revealed in . "[63] He is an archetype of wisdom and faith, although arguably still human (as is shown in his interactions with his brothers when in Egypt). We should be sure that there is always a way out for the believers. Scholars note that 'genuine' Judaeo-Persian literature seemed to have been developed during the l-Khn dynasty over Persia, from the end of the 7th13th century on.[71]. After that, seven years of drought will come, which will consume most of what you stored for them. It is preceded by srah Hud and followed by Ar-Ra'd (The thunder).. Which was made accessible in Hebrew transliteration and are preserved in various libraries in Europe, America and in Jerusalem. The Quran tells the stories of the prophets in order to make Prophet Muhammadsheart firm and for us to draw lessons from their lives. One dreamt that he was serving the king wine and the other was carrying bread on his head which two birds were eating up. (reports from Jewish sources). Allah categorically states that the Prophet 'Isa (as) was neither killed nor crucified but raised into the heavens: 'And for their (Children of Israel) saying, "Indeed, we killed the Messiah, 'Isa, son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allah [as].". These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. Did ALLAAH's prophet YUSUF(AS) later marry the same woman who had tried seducing/tempting him, please support with sources if yes!?. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Reference: Fath al-Bari Some commentators give the chief ministers wife the name of Zulaikhah. Yusuf AS grew into adulthood both physically and spiritually, trained and guided by his Lord, who said, And when Yusuf AS reached maturity, We gave him judgment and knowledge. They get settled in Egypt. It was due to these hardships and difficulties that the Prophet and his Eleven wives went through that Allah (swt) reminded them of their status: [Al Quran 33:28-29] O Prophet! Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab claim that an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yussuf (Joseph) Dawiqat, was buried there two centuries ago. "[25] The section that describes Joseph's revelation in the well is interpreted by Ibn 'Abbas: "When they were unaware" (12:15) means "you will tell them about what they did in a situation in which they will not recognize you. So see how was the end of al-Mufsidin (Arabic: , "the Mischief-makers" or "the Corrupters"). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This is what Allah ordained for His slaves in the past and at These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The reason, according to abari, that she was able to do this was because of a belt that had been passed to her by her father, Isaac. 'The Dear One of Egypt'), Joseph moves to a high position in his household. Allah would not have liked him to carry spite and malice in his heart. The words when he was in ihram are a mistake. How many wives did Prophet Yaqub have? 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