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74 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FROM THE QUR'AN

The Prophet Ya'qub's (as) Asking for Forgiveness
"They said: O our father! Ask forgiveness of our faults for us, surely
we were sinners. He said: I will ask for you forgiveness from my Lord;
surely He is the Forgiving, the Merciful." (Surah Yusuf, 97-98)

The Prophet Ya'qub's (as) and His Sons' Entry into Egypt
Then when they entered into Yusuf's presence, he drew his parents
close to him and said, 'Enter Egypt safe and sound, if Allah wills.' He
raised his parents up onto the throne. The others fell prostrate in front
of him. He said, 'My father, truly this is now the interpretation of the
dream I had. My Lord has made it all come true; and He was kind to
me by letting me out of prison and brought you from the desert when
Satan had caused dissent between me and my brothers. My Lord is
kind to anyone He wills. He is indeed All-Knowing and All-Wise. My
Lord, You have granted power to me on earth and taught me the true
meaning of events. Originator of the heavens and earth, You are my
Friend in this world and the Next. So take me as a Muslim at my death
and join me to the people who are righteous.' (Surah Yusuf, 99-101)

THE STORY OF THE PROPHET SHU'AYB (AS)

The Prophet Shu'ayb (as) Was Sent to Madyan
As a Messenger
And to Madyan We sent their brother Shu'ayb who said, 'My people,
worship Allah! You have no other god than Him. A Clear Sign has
come to you from your Lord. Give full measure and full weight. Do
not diminish people's goods. Do not cause corruption in the land after
it has been put right. That is better for you if you are believers. (Surat
al-A'raf, 85)
And to Madyan We sent their brother Shu'ayb, he said, 'My people,
worship Allah and look to the Last Day and do not act unjustly on
earth, corrupting it.' (Surat al-'Ankabut, 36)
And to Madyan their brother Shu'ayb. He said, 'My people, worship
Allah! You have no god apart from Him. Do not give short measure
and short weight. I see you prospering and I fear for you the punish-
ment of an all-encompassing Day. (Surah Hud, 84)