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what we know and we are not the guardians of the Unseen. Ask ques-
tions of the town in which we were and of the caravan in which we
came for we are surely telling you the truth."' (Surah Yusuf, 76-82)
The Prophet Ya'qub's (as) Love for the Prophet Yusuf (as)
He said, 'It's merely that your lower selves suggested something to
you which you did. But beauty lies in having steadfastness. Perhaps
Allah will bring them all together. He is indeed All-Knowing and All-
Wise.' He turned himself away from them and said, 'What anguish is
my sorrow for Yusuf!' And then his eyes turned white from hidden
grief. They said, 'By Allah, you will not ever cease to mention Yusuf, till
you waste away or are among the people of the grave!' He said, 'I make
complaint about my grief and sorrow to Allah alone because I know
things from Allah you do not know. My sons! Seek news of Yusuf and
his brother. Do not despair of solace from Allah. No one despairs of sol-
ace from Allah except for people who are disbelievers.' So when they
came into his presence, they said, 'Your Eminence! Hardship has hit us
and our families. We bring scant merchandise, but fill the measure for
us generously. Allah always rewards a generous giver.' He said, 'Are
you aware of what you did to Yusuf and his brother in ignorance?' They
said, 'Are you Yusuf?' He said, 'I am indeed Yusuf, and this here is my
brother. Allah has acted graciously to us. As for those who fear Allah
and are steadfast, Allah does not allow to go to waste the wage of any
people who do good.' They said, 'By Allah, Allah has favoured you
above us. Clearly we were in the wrong.' He said, 'No blame at all will
fall on you. Today you have forgiveness from Allah. He is the Most
Merciful of the merciful. (Surah Yusuf, 83-92)

The Prophet Yusuf's (as) Miracle
Go with this shirt of mine and cast it on my father's face and he will
see again. Then come to me with all your families.' And when the car-
avan went on its way, their father said, 'I can smell Yusuf's scent! You
probably think I have become senile.' They said, 'By Allah! Your mind
is still astray.' But when the bringer of the good news came, he cast it
on his face and sight returned. He said, 'Did I not say to you before, I
know things from Allah you do not know?' (Surah Yusuf, 93-96)