Your Lord is Knowing, Wise" (Qur'an, Surah 12 (Yusuf) Ayat 56). "[54], Joseph was reunited with his family, and his dream as a child came true as he saw his parents and eleven of his brothers prostrating before him in love, welcome and respect. None of his advisors could interpret it. action, and Allah compensated him by giving him full authority in the land 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. But she in whose house he was, sought to seduce him from his (true) self: she fastened the doors, and said: "Now come, thou (dear one)!" Joseph was known, in addition to being very handsome, to be of gentle temperament. Joseph became extremely powerful. Reference: Fath al-Bari Contact Us. He continued to deny his mistresss claim saying, It was she who sought to seduce me.. The brothers eventually outpowered Yusuf and threw him down the well and rushed back home. Umar said: Then I met Abu Bakr and I said: If you wish, I will marry Hafsah bint Umar to you. The noblest, the most exalted, the greatest of them was Joseph. But thou wilt never believe us even if we tell the truth. al-Manthoor, 4/553. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.Thus, Allah reunited father and son. The words when he was in ihram are a mistake. Mystical readings of Joseph, from the 6th century AH (12th century ACE) tafsir of Maybundi are an example of this influence. But God knoweth well all that they do.The (Brethren) sold him for a miserable price, for a few dirhams counted out: in such low estimation did they hold him!The man in Egypt who bought him, said to his wife: "Make his stay (among us) honourable: maybe he will bring us much good, or we shall adopt him as a son." 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. It was the same shirt that was sent from paradise. The women who had their hands cut, spoke of Yusufs innocence before the King, Allah forbid! [20] He would live to be 110[21] or 120. Yusuf initially called them to Allah, then interpreted, The wife of Al-Azeez was trapped. Joseph had two wifes Leah and her sister. 295367. How did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) marry Khadeejah? The Story of Prophet Yusuf and the Wife of al-Aziz. Aisha, daughter of Abu-Bakr was a beautiful little girl. 'Friend of God'). How many wives did Prophet Yaqub have? (reports from Jewish sources). The tomb of Prophet Yaqub (A.S) is located in the Ibrahimi Mosque, also known as the 'Cave of the Patriarchs'. (Yusuf 12:35). Other women began ridiculing her character. So he appointed him instead of Itfeer and He was betrayed by his brothers, sold as slave, and unjustly imprisoned. Instead, he responded to their news with the same words he had spoken when they had brought him the false tale of Yusuf's AS death . His father loved him dearly. He narrated to him, You will plant for seven years consecutively; and what you harvest leave in its spikes, except a little from which you will eat. The son of Afraeem was Noon, the father of Yoosha ibn (Tabaqat Ibn Sad , narrating from al-Waqidi, 8/130). Then there approached the years of famine, that also reached the household of Yaqub in Canaan. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Thus your Lord has selected you and given you the knowledge to interpret reports, and has perfected his blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob just as he perfected it on your forefathers before: Ibrahim and Is-haq (Isaac). Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan It does not store any personal data. Concerning Zaynab bint Jahsh (may Allah be pleased with her)Allah revealed the words (interpretation of the meaning): So when Zayd had accomplished his desire from her (i.e. [36], Zuleikha's circle of friends thought that she was becoming infatuated with Joseph and mocked her for being in love with a slave. Surely, my Lord (God) is Well-Aware of their plot. authority to Yoosuf (Joseph) in the land, to take possession therein, when He offered to buy her freedom and marry her, and she accepted. Yusuf [alayhi as'salam] was a prophet of Allah who was in control of his desires. He said, "Then the most honorable person is Joseph, Nabiyyullah (Arabic: , lit. Thus, Yusuf was thrown into jail. All his children were born to her, except Ibrahim. The following versesgive us more details: {Some women of the city said, The governors wife is trying to seduce her slave! "[63], Certainly by the 7th century AH (13th century ACE), and up to the 10th century AH (16th century ACE), in Persian areas at the very least, Ysuf was incorporated into the world of art and was thus considered a patron. [61], According to Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, a great grandson of Muhammad and prominent source of Hadith during his time, Yusuf was among the righteous servants and safe in the world from becoming an adulterer and immoral one. He told his wife to take good care of Yusuf and they could either use him as slave or take him for a son. They said: "O our father! Joseph also represents the eternal beauty as it is manifested in the created world. One day, when her husband was away from home, she closed the doors and invited Yusuf to her. Create an account, If you do not have an account, you can click the button below to create one, Create new account They traveled far, in pursuit of a well deep enough to throw their brother in. [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. 3. 'Joseph, son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham') is a prophet mentioned in the Quran,[1] and corresponds to Joseph, a person from the Tanakh, the Jewish religious scripture, and the Christian Bible, who was estimated to have lived in Egypt before the New Kingdom. Tradition holds that when Musa (Moses) left Egypt, he took Joseph's coffin with him so that he would be buried alongside his ancestors in Canaan. (Quran 12:111). But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Joseph said, "What you cultivate during the next seven years, when the time of harvest comes, leave the grains in their spikes, except for what you eat. There she served them fruit along with knives. The king thus summoned the women relating to Yusufs incident. Two teachings stand out here: "the first is that God is the controller and provider of all things and that human beings should have complete trust in Him and the second is the prevailing of the divine decree over human contrivance and design. Naturally, prophet Yusuf tried to defend himself and told al-Aziz that it was his wife who seduced him. Katheer suggested that Zulaykha was her title. He then secretly planted the Kings golden bowl in Binyamins bag. Stowasser writes: "Both appear in the Hadith as symbolized in the concept of fitna (social anarchy, social chaos, temptation) which indicates that to be a female is to be sexually aggressive and, hence, dangerous to social stability. His brother Benjamin was equally pleasant and both were from the same mother, Rachel. [52], After much discussion and anger, the brothers try to get Benjamin released by offering themselves instead for they must keep their promise to their father. This is commentary, but, as is the profession of commentators, this provides an interesting setup to Joseph's personal story and also lays a foundation for future interaction with his brothers, particularly Benjamin. 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. Jacob insists that they bring Benjamin back and this time the brothers are honest when they swear to it. The After that, a year will come that brings relief for the people, and they will, once again, press juice." So see how was the end of al-Mufsidin (Arabic: , "the Mischief-makers" or "the Corrupters"). Reuben stays behind with Benjamin in order to keep his promise to his father. He was respectful, kind, and considerate. Sirat Ibn Hisham, 3/408-409. Yusuf is believed to have been the eleventh son of Ya'qub (Arabic: ), and, according to many scholars, his favorite. Yusuf raised his father upon the throne and said, O my father, this is the explanation of my vision of before. [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. I did see eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate themselves to me! After a long time he came to know that Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon Him) was alive. According to Ibn Kathir, "Jacob had twelve sons who were the eponymous ancestors of the tribes of the Israelites. (See Zad al-Ma'ad, 1/113; Fath al-Bari, hadith no. (Quran 12:30-34). 687) or Esma'il b. [45], The King (of Egypt) said: "I do see (in a vision) seven fat kine, whom seven lean ones devour, and seven green ears of corn, and seven (others) withered. My lord surely knows their guile. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. "So they did take him away, and they all agreed to throw him down to the bottom of the well: and We put into his heart (this Message): 'Of a surety thou shalt (one day) tell them the truth of this their affair while they know (thee) not'Then they came to their father in the early part of the night, weeping.They said: "O our father! He could have easily complained and ask why do these things keep happening to me. She was taken prisoner during the battle of Bani Qurayzah, and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) chose her for himself and married her, then he divorced her then took her back. Dr. Mohsen Haredy holds a PhD in Hadith literature from Leiden University, the Netherlands. He is extolled in f manuals such as that of Ab Nar al-Sarrdj's K. al-Luma as a paragon of forgiveness. The brothers immediately remembered their sick father back home, and their vow to safeguard Binyamin at all cost. Contents They said, "O Prophet of God! Juwayriyah bint al-Harith When Abraham was close to death, he placed it in a covering and gave it to Ishaq who passed it to Yaqub. [30] Joseph was taken into 'Aziz's home who told his wife to treat him well. Astonished at such angelic beauty, they cut their hands without even realizing they had. [65] "All the Arabic commentaries on Surat Yusuf include explanations and discussions of lexicography and grammar to clarify the literal meaning of the Qurnic story of Joseph. Views : Ashmed, she ran to him and cried, What is the recompense of the one who intended evil for your wife but that he be imprisoned or a painful punishment? Yusuf was baffled. It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married Maymunah when he was in ihram. "[69], There was also a Jewish presence. "[11] This is important because Joseph's aunt puts the belt on Joseph when Jacob is absent and then accuses Joseph of stealing it and he thus stays with her until her death. How many wives did Prophet Yusuf have? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Source: Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. One day the king of Egypt had an odd dream. been commanded not to believe them and not to disbelieve them either. She allowed her desires to overcome her love for Allah. Yusuf knew by just focusing on being the best he could, treating people right and with respect, doing more than what was requested that Allah would take care of him. I said: Yes. Al-Azeez apologised for his wifes indecency and swore Yusuf to secrecy. Log in, Join our e-mail list for regular site news and updates, All Rights Reserved for Islam Q&A 1997-2023. . Yusuf informed them to bring their younger brother along next time, or they shall receive no further provisions. In abari's chapter, the physical beauty of Joseph and his mother Rahyl is introduced, in that they were said to have had "more beauty than any other human being. Jacob sends the brothers back to find out about Benjamin and Joseph. Yusuf was overjoyed at the sight of his companion and knew that this was indeed the plan of Allah. [14], Joseph did not tell his brothers about his dream, unlike in the version relayed in the Hebrew Bible, but their dislike of him was already too strong to subdue. He then proceeds to accuse them of stealing, which the brothers deny. The verses mention that he would have succumbed to her if he had not seen evidence of his Lord. When the other brothers inform Jacob of what has happened, Jacob does not believe them and becomes blind after crying much over the disappearance of his son. "[24] Ibn 'Abbas writes that the "reason for this trial of Jacob was that he had slaughtered a sheep while he was fasting. When the women were happily chatting away while slicing fruits, Zulaika summoned Yusuf. Though al-Aziz saw prophet Yusufs shirt torn from the back and this is an indication that he tried to escape, he listened to the advice of his wife and imprisoned him. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Then the Negus married her to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and gave her a mahr of four thousand on his behalf, and sent her to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) with Shurahbil ibn Hasanah. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Qur'anic account differs from the Biblical version in which Potiphar believes his wife and throws Joseph into prison. Thus, Yusufs innocence was proven. She made a very clear statement that it was she who seduced him but he resisted the temptation. He replied, "The most honorable among them is the one who is the most God-fearing." Maysha ibn Yoosuf. O eminent ones, explain to me my vision, if you should interpret visions. The cupbearer, who immediately remembered his companion in prison, informed the King of Yusuf and his impeccable dream interpretations. "[43] Ibn Is-haq comments, "the king of Egypt converted to Islam at the hands of Joseph."[41]. Some of the scholars have recorded that he had 1000 women consisting of 300 wives and 700 concubines. entered upon her he said: This is better than what you wanted. "[60], Ysuf is largely absent from the Hadth. Muslims should guard themselves against the plots made by their enemies by asking Gods for help and not surrendering to temptations. He resorted to prayer for comfort for he knew that only Allah could ease his pain. Sawdah bint Zamah ibn Qays A fairly consistent source for this tradition goes back to the authority of Ibn 'Abbas (d. ca. Prophet Yusuf (AS) was the son of Prophet Ya'qub (AS). Hafsah bint Umar Tabaqat Ibn Sad, 8/115. So they concealed him as a treasure. Most of the stories of the prophets are repeated more than once throughout the Quran. If it was torn on the front, Joseph was guilty and his wife innocent, but if it was torn in the back, Joseph was innocent and his wife guilty. [6], The story of Joseph in the Qurn is a continuous narrative. Thus, the Quran states that it was she who seduced him. 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! I said: If you wish, I will marry Hafsah bint Umar to you. wife of al-Azeez for the sake of Allah, and chose prison over immoral However, if you face any difficult verses, please feel free to contact us to explain them to you. [50] According to Ibn Kathir, Jacob ordered the brothers to use many gates when returning to Egypt because they were all handsome. Phd in hadith literature from Leiden University, the governors wife is trying to seduce her slave him for son..., O my father, this is the explanation of my vision of before and. 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