يوسف
Yusuf (Joseph)
The Truthful
Prophet Yusuf (Joseph, peace be upon him) is the son of Prophet Yaqub. His story is called 'the best of stories' in the Quran and is told in Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12).
As a child, Yusuf saw a dream where eleven stars, the sun, and the moon prostrated to him. His father warned him not to tell his brothers, who were already jealous. The brothers plotted against Yusuf, threw him into a well, and told their father a wolf had eaten him.
Yusuf was found and sold as a slave in Egypt. The wife of his master tried to seduce him, but he refused and was imprisoned for years. In prison, he interpreted dreams for inmates, including predicting the king's dream of seven lean cows and seven fat cows.
When he correctly interpreted the king's dream, he was freed and appointed as the minister in charge of Egypt's resources. During a famine, his brothers came to Egypt for provisions, not recognizing him. Eventually, Yusuf revealed himself, forgave them, and reunited with his father Yaqub.
Key Events
The Prophetic Dream
As a child, Yusuf saw eleven stars, sun, and moon prostrating to him.
Thrown in the Well
Jealous brothers threw Yusuf into a well and lied to their father.
Slavery in Egypt
Yusuf was sold as a slave to the chief minister of Egypt.
Resisting Temptation
Yusuf resisted the seduction of his master's wife and was imprisoned.
Interpreting the King's Dream
Yusuf interpreted the king's dream and became minister of Egypt.
Reunion with Family
Yusuf forgave his brothers and was reunited with his father.
Dream Interpretation
Yusuf was given the ability to interpret dreams accurately, which saved Egypt from famine.
Exceptional Beauty
Yusuf was granted exceptional beauty. When women saw him, they cut their hands in amazement.
نَحْنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيْكَ أَحْسَنَ الْقَصَصِ
We relate to you the best of stories.
Read Full Verseإِذْ قَالَ يُوسُفُ لِأَبِيهِ يَا أَبَتِ إِنِّي رَأَيْتُ أَحَدَ عَشَرَ كَوْكَبًا وَالشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ رَأَيْتُهُمْ لِي سَاجِدِينَ
When Joseph said to his father, 'O my father, indeed I have seen eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me.'
Read Full Verseإِنَّهُ مَن يَتَّقِ وَيَصْبِرْ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُضِيعُ أَجْرَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.
Read Full VerseResist temptation - Yusuf refused the advances of Zulaykha despite being in a vulnerable position.
Patience through trials - From the well to prison, Yusuf remained patient and eventually triumphed.
Forgiveness heals - Yusuf forgave his brothers despite their betrayal.
Dreams can be divine guidance - Yusuf's childhood dream came true after many years.