Prophet Yusuf

Prophet Yusuf was the son of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) and was born in the land of Canaan. He was the youngest of twelve brothers and was known for his beauty, wisdom, and piety.

Prophet Yusuf, the son of Prophet Yaqub, was known for his striking beauty and gift of interpreting dreams. His eleven brothers grew envious of him due to their father's favouritism and Yusuf's dreams foretelling his future greatness. They plotted to get rid of him by casting him into a well and deceitfully informing their father that he had been killed by a wolf.

Rescued by travellers, Yusuf was sold as a slave in Egypt to a nobleman named Al-Aziz. In Al-Aziz's household, Yusuf's integrity and wisdom shone. Despite facing temptation and false accusations, he remained steadfast in his faith. He was unjustly imprisoned, where he interpreted dreams for fellow prisoners, accurately predicting their outcomes.

Years later, Yusuf's reputation as an interpreter reached the king of Egypt, who sought his insight into a troubling dream. Yusuf explained that it signified seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. Impressed, the king appointed Yusuf as treasurer to manage the nation's food supplies during the impending hardship.

During the famine, Yusuf's brothers journeyed to Egypt seeking provisions. Recognising them, Yusuf concealed his identity at first, testing their integrity before revealing himself. Overwhelmed with remorse, his brothers sought his forgiveness, which Yusuf graciously granted.

Yusuf invited his family, including his father Yaqub, to reside in Egypt. The family was joyfully reunited, and Yusuf's father's eyesight, which had dimmed from grief, was restored upon hearing of his son's survival.

The story of Prophet Yusuf illustrates the virtues of patience, forgiveness, and trust in Allah's plan. Despite enduring numerous trials, Yusuf's unwavering faith was rewarded with honour, success, and the reunion of his family.