Surely, my Lord (God) is Well-Aware of their plot. When they finally reached the well, on the pretext of drinking water they led him to it, grabbed him, and removed his shirt. When the women were happily chatting away while slicing fruits, Zulaika summoned Yusuf. Others say she tempted him and he tempted her but he did not follow this intent. Zuleikha then pointed out that she had to see Joseph every day.[36]. "[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. The water drawer hauled up his bucket and was shocked to see the handsome boy clinging onto the rope. Did Prophet Muhammad marry a child? Thus did We establish Joseph in the land, that We might teach him the interpretation of stories (and events). Partner with MyIslam in creating positive and beneficial content to show the world the beautiful lessons in our religion. Joseph told the servant that Egypt would face seven years of prosperity and then suffer seven years of famine and that the king should prepare for it so as to avoid great suffering. she said: O Siddeeq, do not blame me, for I was a woman who was, as you see, (See Zad al-Ma'ad, 1/105-114), It was said that Rayhanah bint Amr al-Nadariyyah (or al-Quraziyyah) was also one of his wives. 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. 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.] "[40], The king had a dream of seven fat cows being eaten by seven skinny ones and seven ears of corn being replaced with shriveled ones, and he was terrified. Noon, and Rahmah the wife of Ayyoob (peace be upon him). dismissed Itfeer from his post. 687) or Esma'il b. he made my sojourn agreeable! He was confused and unsure of whom to believe. Then will come after that a year in which the people will be given rain and in which they will press [olives and grapes]., Amazed, the king ordered Yusuf to be presented before him. 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. Then will come after that seven difficult [years] which will consume what you advanced [saved] for them, except a little from which you will store. 'Great One or Nobleman')[28] in the Qur'an, or Potiphar in the Bible. The Quran tells the stories of the prophets in order to makeProphet Muhammads heart firm and for us to draw lessons from their lives. Unlike the references to the Pharaoh in the account of Musa, the account of Joseph refers to the Egyptian ruler as a malik (Arabic: , lit. 9. Classed as sahih by al-Albani. 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. One of his assistants had a very wicked wife who said many things about Yusuf that were quite untrue. The brothers returned home and said, O our father, measure has been denied to us, so send with us our brother [that] we will be given measure. Two of them died during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), namely Khadijah and Zaynab bint Khuzaymah (may Allah be pleased with them both). The following day, Yusuf filled his brothers bags with grain. Narrated by Ibn Ishaq with a hasan isnad. However, if you face any difficult verses, please feel free to contact us to explain them to you. When Yaqub learnt of his youngest sons predicament he wept and wept until he became blind. Your Lord is Knowing, Wise" (Qur'an, Surah 12 (Yusuf) Ayat 56). hadith 13 July 2013. Hafsah bint Umar The verses mention that he would have succumbed to her if he had not seen evidence of his Lord. "[26] This is yet more foreshadowing. 1. Zolay is said to have then ripped the back of Joseph's shirt and they raced with one another to the door where her husband was waiting. Hazrat Yusuf forgave his brothers as this was the right thing to do. "[43] Ibn Is-haq comments, "the king of Egypt converted to Islam at the hands of Joseph."[41]. {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.} "[4] The story begins with Joseph revealing a dream he had to his father, which Jacob recognizes. During Yusufs time in jail, he was bestowed with the ability to interpret dreams. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Joseph's brothers, in the meantime, had suffered while the people of Egypt prospered under Joseph's guidance. What we can learn from this story is patience and submission to Gods destiny. He must be a precious angel! She said, This is the one you blamed me for. Raeel that was narrated from a well-known imam of seerah and history, 'the Wise or the All-Wise One'). [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. How many wives Prophet Yaqub had? 'pharaoh'). or where he likes [Yoosuf 12:56]. 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. Soon, he instructed his sons to return to the Kings land and inquire about their brother. the king said: I will do that. The brothers immediately remembered their sick father back home, and their vow to safeguard Binyamin at all cost. He said, "Then the most honorable person is Joseph, Nabiyyullah (Arabic: , lit. (Quran 12:54) Upon speaking with Yusuf, the king recognized his virtues, great ability, brilliance, good conduct and perfect mannerisms. We know about him no evil.. Yaqub sent all his sons except Binyamin to Egypt to purchase provisions. The wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are: 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! The brothers eventually outpowered Yusuf and threw him down the well and rushed back home. God answered his prayer and protected him from their plot. 'The Dear One of Egypt'), Joseph moves to a high position in his household. Umm Salamah bint Abi Umayyah And thus We reward the doers of good. This was regarded as more likely by Ibn al-Qayyim in Zad al-Ma'ad. He had four wives; Leah, his first wife (also the first cousin). We do not ask about this." [62], Ysuf serves as a model of virtue and wisdom in spiritual literature. (Wives of the Prophet, pages 57-61). "So he screamed and tore his clothes. He told his wife to take good care of Yusuf and they could either use him as slave or take him for a son. But Yusuf comforted them saying, No reproach on you this day, may Allah forgive you. He then said, Take this, my shirt, and cast it over the face of my father; his eyesight will return.. 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! Islamic Teachings Sirat Ibn Hisham, 3/408-409. why dost thou not trust us with Joseph, seeing we are indeed his sincere well-wishers?Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy himself and play, and we shall take every care of him. A similar report was narrated from Zayd ibn Aslam, the great {In the end they thought it best, after seeing all the signs of his innocence, that they should imprison him for a while.} Allah says: Thus did We give full How many wives did Prophet Yusuf's father have? Some say she wanted him to kiss her and he attempted to strike her. "[24] Ibn 'Abbas writes that the "reason for this trial of Jacob was that he had slaughtered a sheep while he was fasting. For the Bosnian professional basketball player, see, Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 18:47, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative essay, The meaning of Joseph's story in the Qur'an from the standpoint of his dream, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joseph_in_Islam&oldid=1139751968, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 18:47. The news of this incident spread in the city. The noblest, the most exalted, the greatest of them was Joseph. End quote. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Ibn Kathir mentions that his mother had already died but there are some who argue that she came back to life. "[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. 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. [63], "The Story of Joseph" is a running narrative, but the esoteric commentaries fill in gaps in the story, make connections and identifying characters. Al-Azeez apologised for his wifes indecency and swore Yusuf to secrecy. Then there approached the years of famine, that also reached the household of Yaqub in Canaan. Yusuf informed them to bring their younger brother along next time, or they shall receive no further provisions. (Quran 12:111). and we submit to Him. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4485; classed as saheeh by He said: "Allah forbid! When Joseph was born, it was passed to him. They said, "O Prophet of God! Joseph asked them about the dreams they had, and one of them described that he saw himself pressing grapes into wine. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.Thus, Allah reunited father and son. Not thrilled with the idea of knowing how much the brothers disliked Joseph, Jacob hesitated. Reference: Fath al-Bari Create an account, If you do not have an account, you can click the button below to create one, Create new account the wife of al-Azeez, and she and the other women attested to his rewarded him for the hardship of prison and gave him full authority in the Although the narratives of other prophets are mentioned in various Surahs, the complete narrative of Joseph is given only in one Surah, Yusuf, making it unique. [69] Joseph's story can be seen as a parable of God's way, a way which the mystic should focus his journeyfollowing the way of love. (Quran 12:7). With that dress on him, nothing of the cold or heat would harm him. 'Friend of God'). wife of al-Azeez for the sake of Allah, and chose prison over immoral When asked about his time in prison, abari reports that Muhammad said: "If Joseph had not said that meaning what he said (to Nabu) he would not have stayed in prison as long as he did because he sought deliverance from someone other than God. He then secretly planted the Kings golden bowl in Binyamins bag. A possible reason for his enslavement was that after Abraham had left Egypt he took slaves with him but "Abraham did not dismount for them (following barefoot). These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. When the servant who was released from prison heard about it, he remembered Joseph from prison and persuaded the king to send him to Joseph so that he could return with an interpretation. Muhammad ibn Ishaaq (may Allah have mercy on him) who said: With regard to Yoosuf saying to the King, Can you please tell me, how many wives our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) had, with their names and reference from the Sunnah? He had intercourse with her when she was nine years old. During this period, Yusuf was confronted with his second trial. The Qur'anic narrative about Joseph is perhaps one of the Book's most detailed accounts of the life and deeds of a prophet. The eldest among the brothers said, I will never leave this land until my father permits me or Allah decides for me. So the rest of the brothers left Egypt leaving the eldest behind. He resorted to prayer for comfort for he knew that only Allah could ease his pain. Dr. Mohsen Haredy holds a PhD in Hadith literature from Leiden University, the Netherlands. Yusuf (Arabic: , Ysuf; Arabic synonym of "Joseph") is the 12th chapter of the Quran and has 111 Ayahs (verses). However, Joseph said that it was Zolay who had attempted to seduce him and his account is confirmed by one of the household. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married her when he was twenty-five years old, and he did not take another wife until after she died. Read this chapter and I am sure you will understand it completely. Yusuf not only grew up to be a handsome young man but was also blessed with exceptional knowledge and wisdom by Allah. He continued to deny his mistresss claim saying, It was she who sought to seduce me.. was said by some to be Raeel and by others to be Zulaykha; al-Haafiz Ibn Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. 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. [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]. Muhammad at-abari provides detailed commentary of this narrative in his chapter on Joseph, relaying the opinions of well-known scholars. Jacob is mentioned sixteen times in the Quran. In the above verses, we can notice Prophet Yusufs sincerity and seeking refuge in God from the womens plot against him. According to most sources she was about 40 and Muhammad about 25 when they married. they have divorced them) [al-Ahzab 33:37]. 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. Katheer suggested that Zulaykha was her title. For this reason all prophets are equal: their sole purpose is to highlight God's divinity but not their own significance over against other prophets. 'Prophet of God'), the son of a Nabiyyillah, the son of a Nabiyyillah, the son of Khalilillah (Arabic: , lit. There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Yusuf was overjoyed at the sight of his companion and knew that this was indeed the plan of Allah. 'king'), not a fir'aun (Arabic: , lit. 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. (Al-Bukhari) Khadijah was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, whom she met as a widow of a wealthy merchant but had become prosperous in her own right. He reminded her of her husbands favors on him. 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 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. Umar said: Then I met Abu Bakr and I said: If you wish, I will marry Hafsah bint Umar to you. [22] But the brothers insisted. With regard to the incident of the wife of al-Aziz, chief minister of Egypt, I quote these verses: {The woman in whose house he was living tried to seduce him: she bolted the doors and said, Come to me, and he replied, God forbid! Zulaika chased after him in desperation and grabbed his shirt from the back which caused his shirt to rip. beautiful and enjoying a life of luxury, and my husband could not have Let us kill Joseph or cast him to the ground, so that your father's face will be toward you, and after him you will be a community of the truthful. Joseph also represents the eternal beauty as it is manifested in the created world. Naturally, prophet Yusuf tried to defend himself and told al-Aziz that it was his wife who seduced him. Therefore, she tried to prove the opposite. Prophet Yusuf (AS) once dreamt that eleven stars and the sun and moon were prostrating to him. Joseph reminded the prisoners that his ability to interpret dreams was a favor from God based on his adherence to monotheism. Tabaqat Ibn Sad, 8/115. truly to no good come those who do wrong!" refers to a medieval Islamic version of the story of the prophet Yusuf and Potiphar's wife which has been for centuries in the Muslim world, and is found in many languages such as Arabic . His Death "[33] It is also said that after the death of Azz, Joseph married Zolay.[32]. Later, the brothers would come to Egypt but would not recognize Joseph but called him by the same title, "al-Azz. Names of Prophet Yaqub's Wives. But when the messenger came to him, He (Joseph) said: "Return to your lord and ask him, 'What happened to the women who cut their hands? How many wives did Josef have? "Jusuf" redirects here. But Allah decreed that I should say it. Questions cannot be asked through this form. Mustansir Mir shows Joseph's story as a vindication of God's dominion and the continual fulfillment of his will. Another example of Persian expansion of the language is when the brother's realize that Joseph is going to keep Benjamin in Egypt. As has been noted, commentary never fails to mention Ysuf's beauty a strong theme in post-urnic literature. Zulaika seized the moment to announce that this was the man for whom she was blamed. 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. I was more upset about him than about Uthman. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. See answer (1) Best Answer Copy his first wife's name is hasinath, but Allahu alam where the name came from. "[37] It is possible that Zolay had influence here, rebuking her husband for having her honor threatened. And the King said: "Bring him to me." "[35] One member of the family, it is disputed who (perhaps a cousin) told Azz to check the shirt. "[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. [56] According to Islamic tradition, the biblical Joseph is buried in Hebron, next to the Cave of the Patriarchs where a medieval structure known as Arabic: Yussuf-Kalah, lit. ", The Qurn continues with Joseph's brothers plotting to kill him. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. (Yusuf 12:35). (Quran11:120). Online Quran Narrated by al-Bukhari, 1832; Muslim, 1410. Thus Yusuf asked the king to appoint him as Minister of Finance. A medieval Arabic verse retelling of the Qur'anic Joseph story also exists. Answer 2 Jacob had four wives, although. Prophet Yusuf tried to run away from her and she ran after him and tore his shirt from the back. Yusuf is believed to have been the eleventh son of Ya'qub (Arabic: ), and, according to many scholars, his favorite. Hence, she asked Yusuf to show himself to these women and because of his beauty they cut their hands. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [18] Said one of them: "Slay not Joseph, but if ye must do something, throw him down to the bottom of the well: he will be picked up by some caravan of travelers. A fairly consistent source for this tradition goes back to the authority of Ibn 'Abbas (d. ca. When Jacob learned of this, he tore his clothes, wore a black cloak, and was sad for many days. (12:96). Zilpah, the servant of Leah. [72] There were two kinds of love present in the storythe passion of a lover as well as the devotion of a father to his lost son. He was buried in Hebron, Palestine, along with his father, according to his final wishes. The next day, Yusuf set off with his brothers. Hazrat Yusuf knew that if he forgave them he would. (Tabaqat Ibn Sad , narrating from al-Waqidi, 8/130). Khadijah bint Khuwaylid Then Abu Bakr met me and said: Perhaps you felt upset when you offered Hafsah in marriage to me and I did not reply? We should be sure that there is always a way out for the believers. He casually inquired about their family. One event concerns two royal servants who, prior to Joseph's imprisonment, had been thrown into the dungeon for attempting to poison the food of the king whose name is not given either in the Qur'an or the Bible and his family. Juwayriyah bint al-Harith 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 . He graduated from Al-Azhar University and earned his MA in Hadith literature from Leiden University. If he had decided not to marry her, I would have accepted your offer. He replied, "The most honorable among them is the one who is the most God-fearing." Several nights passed, then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) proposed to her and I married her to him. Log in, Join our e-mail list for regular site news and updates, All Rights Reserved for Islam Q&A 1997-2023. al-Manthoor, 4/553. 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. The poet Djm is known for his reflection on stories such as Ysuf and Zulaykh. She said to Joseph, Come out and show yourself to them! and when the women saw him, they were stunned by his beauty, and cut their hands, exclaiming, Great God! Hence, she invited these women to a banquet at her residence one day. 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. Watch this video for a better understanding. I did see eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate themselves to me! 2. Jacob and his family were hungry and the brothers went to Egypt, unaware that Joseph was there and in such a high position. 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. Many scholars of Islam report this point in the story as being central (contrasting to other religious traditions) to Joseph's story. He put blood on the coat of Joseph. [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. Was Yusuf a King? 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. 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. He was one of the youngest and possessed excellent character and manners. Joseph, overlook this; but you [wife], ask forgiveness for your sin you have done wrong.} (Quran12:23-29). The door opened and Al-Azeez entered. The "[70] All the commentaries of this tradition spend time on the themes of preordination and God's omnipotence. Aishah bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab They met with Yusuf and pleaded that tragedy had befallen them. Bilhah. How many wives did Prophet Yaqub have? Prophet Yusuf (AS) had 11 brothers. Nevertheless, the story of Zulaikas pursuit spread. 7. Zulaika, Al-Azeezs wife, who watched Yusuf day after day, began to feel passionately about him. and more. He also placed the money they had paid with their supplies as an incentive to return. A passing caravan took Joseph. A very reluctant Yaqub said, Indeed, it saddens me that you should take him and I fear that a wolf would eat him while you are unaware. But the brothers insisted that they would take extreme care of him and that they Yusuf would enjoy himself. Several nights passed, then he said: I think that I do not want to get married at this time. Reuben stays behind with Benjamin in order to keep his promise to his father. He told his wife to take good care of Yusuf and they could either use him as slave or take him for a son. (Quran 12:30-34). Astonished at such angelic beauty, they cut their hands without even realizing they had. Indeed, the only story that is mentioned once and in one complete chapter is the story of Prophet Joseph, Yusuf (peace be upon him). In addition to poetry and other writing, paintings and other forms of art were composed to not only exemplify his physical beauty but his magnificent character as well. They get settled in Egypt. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Ayyub's AS steadfastness in the face of the most awesome trials originated the well-known expression, "the patience of Ayyub", and he is one of the prophets to have received revelation from Allah . . They beseeched their father to seek Allahs forgiveness for them. The Prophet Yaqub (Peace be upon Him) along with the whole family proceeded towards Egypt on the invitation of his son. [20] He would live to be 110[21] or 120. 'the Castle of Joseph', is located. Islam Q&A, The Prophets dream about marrying Aaishah. She allowed her desires to overcome her love for Allah. Released from prison, Yusuf stood before the King to thank him for his generosity. claim that an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yussuf (Joseph) Dawiqat, was buried there two centuries ago. Forty years had passed since Joseph was taken from his father, and Jacob had held it in his heart. The son of Afraeem was Noon, the father of Yoosha ibn The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) left behind nine wives when he died; there is no difference of scholarly opinion on this matter. They begged the soldiers to release their younger brother and take one of them instead but the soldiers refused. 295367. So God tested him with the matter of Joseph. (Qur'an, 12:4749) Joseph was brought to king and interpreted the dream. Prophet Ayyub AS was one of the descendants of Prophet Ibrahim AS and a nephew of Prophet Yaakub AS. Yusuf initially called them to Allah, then interpreted, The wife of Al-Azeez was trapped. (See Zad al-Ma'ad, 1/113; Fath al-Bari, hadith no. 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 . Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Who was the first man?, Which prophet built the Ka'aba?, Which prophet was raised in the household of Fir'aun (Pharoah)? 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. 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