He was respectful, kind, and considerate. Your Lord is Knowing, Wise" (Qur'an, Surah 12 (Yusuf) Ayat 56). 5. 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. After a long time he came to know that Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon Him) was alive. Yusuf, still a young boy, awoke one glorious morning delighted by a pleasant dream he just had. divorced her), We gave her to you in marriage, so that (in future) there may be no difficulty to the believers in respect of (the marriage of) the wives of their adopted sons when the latter have no desire to keep them (i.e. The wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are: So, one day they approached their father and suggested that he send Yusuf to come with them on an outing. Indeed, prophet Yusuf was aware that adultery is a grave sin and those who commit it will never prosper and be saved from punishment. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) to prove or disprove So he consulted his wifes cousin for advice. But Allah decreed that I should say it. He must be a precious angel! She said, This is the one you blamed me for. [43] abari inserts an interesting interaction between Joseph and the angel Gabriel in which Gabriel helps Joseph both gain his freedom and admit to his own desires.[40]. The Story of Prophet Yusuf and the Wife of al-Aziz. "[32], While working for 'Aziz, Joseph grew to be a man. So see how was the end of al-Mufsidin (Arabic: , "the Mischief-makers" or "the Corrupters"). Al-Bukhari entitled a chapter in his Sahih: The marriage of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her), and her virtues, in which he narrated a hadith from Aishah who said: I never felt jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as I did of Khadijah, although she died before he married me, because of what I heard him say about her. Narrated by al-Bukhari, 3815. wife of al-Azeez for the sake of Allah, and chose prison over immoral Yusuf [alayhi as'salam] was a prophet of Allah who was in control of his desires. Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab He said, "Then the most honorable person is Joseph, Nabiyyullah (Arabic: , lit. In Islamic traditions God is not chastising the mutual attraction and love between them but that he points to the associated factors that made their love affair impossible. Our father is in clear error. Yusuf's new master, who had no children, was completely taken with Yusuf. Taabii, and from Wahb ibn Munabbih, from the Israaeeliyyaat Tabari and others are not reticent to point out that Joseph was mutually attracted to her. People of the Book and do not disbelieve them. 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. Other commentaries consist mainly of a translation of the versus and storytelling, which is unlike Tabari's style. The following day, Yusuf filled his brothers bags with grain. Two of Yusufs cell mates, mesmerized by his piety, sought him to have their dreams explained. So they retrieved him and sold him into slavery in Misr (Arabic: , lit. Joseph asked them about the dreams they had, and one of them described that he saw himself pressing grapes into wine. He then proceeds to accuse them of stealing, which the brothers deny. After a long time he came to know that Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon Him) was alive. Abu Bakr kept quiet and did not give me any response. 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. him humbly asking for a halaal relationship, so he married her and when he According to the Encyclopedia of Iranic, much of this comes from the Esra'Illiyat, that is, traditions drawn from the body of knowledge about Biblical events and people shared by Christians, Jews, and early Muslims. The other said he had seen himself holding a basket of bread on his head and birds were eating from it. And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. The king thus summoned the women relating to Yusufs incident. My Lord has made it reality. According to Mir's article in The Muslim World (1986), this Surah is the only one to point to the word 'Ghalib' as a divine attribute. And the King said: "Bring him to me." A similar report was narrated from Zayd ibn Aslam, the great [41], Scholars debate as to whether Joseph agreed to interpret the dream right away or if he declared that his name should be cleared in the house of Azz first. My master has been good to me; wrongdoers never prosper. And she advanced towards him, and he would have succumbed to her if he had not seen evidence of his Lord We did this in order to keep evil and indecency away from him, for he was truly one of Our chosen servants. Yusuf not only grew up to be a handsome young man but was also blessed with exceptional knowledge and wisdom by Allah. Most importantly, though, Joseph is admired as a great preacher of the Islamic faith, who had an extremely strong commitment to God and one who tried to get people to follow the path of righteousness. [64], Among the commentaries, abari includes the greatest number of traditions supplying information not found in the Qurnic story. Astonished at such angelic beauty, they cut their hands without even realizing they had. Yusuf raised his father upon the throne and said, O my father, this is the explanation of my vision of before. The brothers eventually outpowered Yusuf and threw him down the well and rushed back home. guard them with full knowledge [Yoosuf 12:55], The chapter tells us the purpose of its revelation: {There are lessons in the story of Joseph and his brothers for all who seek them.} 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. Allah would not have liked him to carry spite and malice in his heart. Yusuf's brothers said to him, "By Allah! Regarding the wisdom why Sulaymaan had so many wives, Al-Qurtubi stated: " It is said that Sulaymaan was the Prophet who had the largest number of wives because he had the strength of 40 Prophets; and the stronger a person is, the more wives he marries. Prophet Yusuf (AS) once dreamt that eleven stars and the sun and moon were prostrating to him. . When they reached Egypt, Yusuf drew Binyamin aside and whispered into his ear, Indeed, I am your brother, so do not despair over what they used to do [to me].. Zilpah, the servant of Leah. Many scholars of Islam report this point in the story as being central (contrasting to other religious traditions) to Joseph's story. He was the custodian of . In reaction to this, prophet Yusuf behaved in a very civilized manner. Ibn Sad, 8/58-59. land to take possession therein when or where he wanted, and subdued for him These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. His grandfather (Ibrahim), father (Ishaq), uncle (Ismail), son (Yusuf) and himself are all prophets of Islam.Jacob in Islam. He offered to buy her freedom and marry her, and she accepted. Hence, she invited these women to a banquet at her residence one day. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Prophet Yaqub (Peace be upon Him) along with the whole family proceeded towards Egypt on the invitation of his son. al-Tabari in Jaami al-Bayaan, 16/151. [13] Ya'qub foresaw that Yusuf would be one through whom the prophecy of his grandfather, Ibrahim (Abraham), would be fulfilled, in that his offspring would keep the light of Abraham's house alive and spread God's message to mankind. (See Zad al-Ma'ad, 1/113; Fath al-Bari, hadith no. 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. The final verse of this chapter stresses the fact there is a lot to learn from the stories of the Prophets: {There is a lesson in the stories of such people for those who understand.} We know about him no evil.. Noon, and Rahmah the wife of Ayyoob (peace be upon him). A medieval Arabic verse retelling of the Qur'anic Joseph story also exists. Bilhah. When they finally reached the well, on the pretext of drinking water they led him to it, grabbed him, and removed his shirt. And God hath full power and control over His affairs; but most among mankind know it not.When Joseph attained His full manhood, We gave him power and knowledge: thus do We reward those who do right. [22] But the brothers insisted. There is a report about Yoosuf (peace be upon him) marrying The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". "[33] It is also said that after the death of Azz, Joseph married Zolay.[32]. According to Ibn Kathir, "Jacob had twelve sons who were the eponymous ancestors of the tribes of the Israelites. The motif was suited to be used by Sufi writers and poets as one of the most important models of the relationship between the manifestation of Divine beauty in the world and the loving soul of the mystic. The soldiers cried, O caravan, indeed you are thieves. The brothers were shocked! We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. He took their solemn oath to safeguard him. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married Sawdah bint Zamah ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with her) in the tenth year of his Prophethood. When they had Joseph alone they threw him into a well and left him there, They returned with a blood stained shirt and lied that he had been attacked by a wolf, but their father did not believe them, as he was a sincere man who loved his son.[22]. The wife of 'Aziz constantly approached him (Imra'at al-'Aziz, presumably Zulayka or Zuleika) (variations include 'Zulaykhah' and 'Zulaikhah' as well) who intended to seduce him. 10. When Joseph was born, it was passed to him. [3], Yusuf is believed to have been the eleventh son of Ya'qub (Arabic: ), and, according to many scholars, his favorite. Sirat Ibn Hisham, 3/408-409. Tabaqat Ibn Sad, narrating from al-Waqidi, 8/52-53; Ibn Kathir in al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah, 3/149. 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. Zulaika chased after him in desperation and grabbed his shirt from the back which caused his shirt to rip. . Other women began ridiculing her character. Not thrilled with the idea of knowing how much the brothers disliked Joseph, Jacob hesitated. The brothers informed the storekeeper of their house back in Canaan and their father and brother back home. 'the Knower or the All-Knowing One') and al-Hakim (Arabic: , lit. The brothers immediately remembered their sick father back home, and their vow to safeguard Binyamin at all cost. He replied, "The most honorable among them is the one who is the most God-fearing." As the offsprings of his other wives were jealous of Prophet Yusuf (Peace be upon Him) they hatched out a plan to separate Yusuf (peace be upon Him) from his father. 295367. How many wives did Prophet Yaqub have? There are more than one hundred verses, and in totality, they encompass many years and "present an amazing variety of sciences and characters in a tightly-knit plot, and offer a dramatic illustration of some of the fundamental themes of the Qurn. They said, "Our father is plainly in a state of aberration."[15]. And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. Distressed, Zulaika planned to prove to them her helpless reaction to Yusufs extraordinary handsomeness. 'narration'): Narrated Abu Huraira:Some people asked the Prophet: "Who is the most honorable amongst the people?" So he appointed him instead of Itfeer and The eminent Muslim scholar Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi states: "Allah SWT says in holy Quran that: {And it will not be within your power to treat your wives with equal fairness, however much you may desire it; But if you put things to rights and . 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. [36], Zuleikha's circle of friends thought that she was becoming infatuated with Joseph and mocked her for being in love with a slave. Additional themes presented here have to do with the character of God, including that of being "al-Ghalib" (Arabic: ). 687) or Esma'il b. The noblest, the most exalted, the greatest of them was Joseph. And she was very reluctant to give him back to Jacob and kept him until her death. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Hijrah refers to the mass migration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina due to persecution faced by Muslims in Mecca. Create an account, If you do not have an account, you can click the button below to create one, Create new account Qibla Direction that Yoosuf (peace be upon him) married the wife of al-Azeez, whose name What we can learn from this story is patience and submission to Gods destiny. Jacob is very reluctant to give up Joseph and thus favors him when they are together. He was confused and unsure of whom to believe. Prophet Ayyub AS was one of the descendants of Prophet Ibrahim AS and a nephew of Prophet Yaakub AS. While he was in prison, Yusuf used to tell everyone what their dreams . These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. And He was certainly good to me when He took me out of prison and brought you [here] from bedouin life after Satan had induced [estrangement] between me and my brothers. This report is not authentically attributed to the Prophet and is probably narrated from the Bani Israel (a similar report is recorded in their scripture 1 Kings 11:3), so it may or may not be correct. She used to boast about this to the other wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), saying: Your families arranged your marriages but Allah arranged my marriage from above the seven heavens. Narrated by al-Bukhari, 7420. All his children were born to her, except Ibrahim. Questions cannot be asked through this form, I never felt jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet. [67][68], Farsi tafsirs vary considerably in the extent to which they included explanatory discussions of the technical nature and Arabic questions. Maymunah bint al-Harith So God tested him with the matter of Joseph. [79] The Qur'an remains silent on the ultimate fate of Zolay. He was one of the youngest and possessed excellent character and manners. One dreamt that he was serving the king wine and the other was carrying bread on his head which two birds were eating up. The water drawer hauled up his bucket and was shocked to see the handsome boy clinging onto the rope. Yusuf ibn Ya'qub ibn Ishaq ibn Ibrahim (Arabic: , romanized:Ysuf ibn Yaqb ibn Isq ibn Ibrhm, lit. Juwayriyah bint al-Harith Hazrat Yusuf knew that if he forgave them he would. {So [Muhammad], We have told you the stories of the prophets to make your heart firm and in these accounts truth has come to you, as well as lessons and reminders for the believers.} abari demonstrates this by adding that they said to each other, "verily Joseph and his brother (Benjamin) are dearer to our father than we are, though we may be a troop ('usbah). The King sent off his cupbearer to prison to meet with Yusuf and inquire about the peculiar dream. Here ends the story of the wife of al-Aziz with Prophet Yusuf. He told his wife to take good care of Yusuf and they could either use him as slave or take him for a son. 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. She abandoned her palace and wandered in the streets of the city. 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." It relates: "in Joseph and his brothers are signs for those who seek answers. Classed as sahih by al-Albani. The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Do not believe the People of the Book and do not disbelieve them. Prophet Stories Please continue feeding your curiosity, and find more info in the following links: 5 Practical Steps to Understand The Quran, When a Prophet Is Jailed: How Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) Coped. Prophet Yusuf (AS) had 11 brothers. "[13], Ya'qub told Yusuf: "My son, relate not thy vision to thy brothers, lest they concoct a plot against thee: for Satan is a clear enemy to humanity. "[43] Ibn Is-haq comments, "the king of Egypt converted to Islam at the hands of Joseph."[41]. Then there approached the years of famine, that also reached the household of Yaqub in Canaan. 'The Dear One of Egypt'), Joseph moves to a high position in his household. She said, What, other than prison or painful punishment, should be the reward of someone who tried to dishonor your wife? but he said, She tried to seduce me. A member of her household suggested, If his shirt is torn at the front, then it is she who is telling the truth and he who is lying, but if it is torn at the back, then she is lying and he is telling the truth. When the husband saw that the shirt was torn at the back, he said, This is another instance of womens treachery: your treachery is truly great. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. (Qur'an, 12:4749) Joseph was brought to king and interpreted the dream. [69], Storytelling becomes more prominent in Persian tafsirs. One of his assistants had a very wicked wife who said many things about Yusuf that were quite untrue. End quote from Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, p. 445, This does not mean that this story is definitively true; One day the king of Egypt had an odd dream. him he said: Is this not better than what you wanted? and more. Joseph became extremely powerful. He also placed the money they had paid with their supplies as an incentive to return. The tomb of Prophet Yaqub (A.S) is located in the Ibrahimi Mosque, also known as the 'Cave of the Patriarchs'. Joseph reminded the prisoners that his ability to interpret dreams was a favor from God based on his adherence to monotheism. Two further references to Isra'il are believed to be mentions of Jacob.Jacob in Islam. Mystical readings of Joseph, from the 6th century AH (12th century ACE) tafsir of Maybundi are an example of this influence. She confessed that her husband had been old and had never touched women. abari notes that when the messenger came to Joseph and invited him to come to the king, Joseph replied "Go back to your lord and ask him about the case of the women who cut their hands. 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. Yusuf is believed to have been the eleventh son of Ya'qub (Arabic: ), and, according to many scholars, his favorite. We do not ask about this." The verse is "we tell you the true story of Moses and the pharaoh for those who believe" (Quran: Al Qasas 3 ). On the first branch was written "Abraham, friend of God," on the second, "Isaac, pure of God," on the third, "Ishmael, sacrifice of God", on the fourth, "Jacob, Israelite of God," and on the fifth, "Joseph, Righteous of God."[58]. abari, again, says "God turned him away from his desire for evil by giving him a sign that he should not do it. 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 . Firestone notes, "His beauty was so exceptional that the behavior of the wife of al-Azz is forgiven, or at least mitigated, because of the unavoidably uncontrollable love and passion that his countenance would rouse in her. Aishah bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq Set me over the storehouses of the land; I will indeed 'Prophet of God'), the son of a Nabiyyillah, the son of a Nabiyyillah, the son of Khalilillah (Arabic: , lit. As has been noted, commentary never fails to mention Ysuf's beauty a strong theme in post-urnic literature. Filled with excitement, he ran to his father and reported what he had seen. 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. Think about how Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, Commentators give different interpretations of this statement. I said: Yes. It has been said that after her husband died she married Joseph, and, behold she was a virgin. Released from prison, Yusuf stood before the King to thank him for his generosity. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. (Qur'an 12:22) Ibn Khathir described Yusuf AS as obedient, polite and exceedingly handsome. Abu Dawud (2107) narrated from Urwah from Umm Habibah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she was married to Ubayd-Allah ibn Jahsh, who died in Abyssinia. Related. Aisha, daughter of Abu-Bakr was a beautiful little girl. On seeing this, the wife of Al-Aziz told the gathering that this is the man you blamed me for. "[17], But one of the brothers argued against killing him and suggested they throw him into a well, said to be Jubb Yusif (Arabic: , lit. Then Abu Bakr met me and said: Perhaps you felt upset when you offered Hafsah in marriage to me and I did not reply? And indeed, we will be his guardians. Yaqub was enraged. 'the One subtle in accomplishing his will'). 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. Say: We believe in that which 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. It was torn in the back so Azz reprimands his wife for lying. Zulaika seized the moment to announce that this was the man for whom she was blamed. Yusuf not only grew up to be a handsome young man but was also blessed with exceptional knowledge and wisdom by Allah. He asked a neighbor of his to eat it but he did not. Watch this video for a better understanding. With that dress on him, nothing of the cold or heat would harm him. 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. 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. 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