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not want to purify. They will have disgrace in this is indeed All-Knowing and All-Wise. My Lord,
world and in the hereafter they will have a terri- You have granted power to me on earth and
ble punishment. (5:41) taught me the true meaning of events. Originator
No, the fact is that they have denied something of the heavens and earth, You are my Friend in
which their knowledge does not embrace and this world and the Next. So take me as a Muslim
the meaning of which has not yet reached them. at my death and join me to the people who are
In the same way those before them also denied righteous.’ (12:100-101)
the truth. See the final fate of the wrongdoers!
(10:39) MEASURE
(Yusuf's father said,) ‘Accordingly your Lord will And that you do not go near the property of or-
pick you out and teach you the true meaning of phans before they reach maturity–except in a
events and perfectly fulfil His blessing on you as good way; that you give full measure and full
well as on the family of Ya‘qub as He fulfilled it weight with justice–We impose on no self any
perfectly before upon your forebears, Ibrahim more than it can bear; that you are equitable
and Ishaq. Most certainly your Lord is Knowing, when you speak–even if a near relative is con-
Wise.’ (12:6) cerned; and that you fulfil Allah’s contract. That
The Egyptian who had bought him told his wife, is what He instructs you to do, so that hopefully
‘Look after him with honour and respect. It’s pos- you will pay heed. (6:152)
sible he will be of use to us or perhaps we might And to Madyan We sent their brother Shu‘ayb
adopt him as a son.’ And thus We established who said, ‘My people, worship Allah! You have
Yusuf in the land to teach him the true meaning no other god than Him. A Clear Sign has come to
of events. Allah is in control of His affair. you from your Lord. Give full measure and full
However, most of mankind do not know. (12:21) weight. Do not diminish people’s goods. Do not
Two servants entered prison along with him. One cause corruption in the land after it has been put
said (to Yusuf), ‘I dreamt that I was pressing right. That is better for you if you are believers.’
grapes.’ The other said, ‘I dreamt I carried bread (7:85)
upon my head and birds were eating it. Tell us And to Madyan their brother Shu‘ayb. He said,
the true meaning of these dreams. We see that ‘My people, worship Allah! You have no god
you’re one of the righteous.’ (12:36) apart from Him. Do not give short measure and
The King declared, ‘I dreamt of seven fat cows short weight. I see you prospering and I fear for
which seven thin ones ate and seven green ears you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day.
of wheat and seven others which were dry. O My people! Give full measure and full weight
counsellors! Explain my dream to me if you are with justice; do not diminish people's goods; and
those who can interpret visions!’ They said, ‘A do not go about the earth, corrupting it.’ (11:84-
jumbled mass of mixed-up dreams! We do not 85)
know the meaning of such things.’ The one of Then, having supplied their needs, he (Yusuf)
them who had been saved then said, remember- said to them, ‘Bring me your brother, your fa-
ing after a period, ‘I will tell you what it signifies, ther’s youngest son. Do you not see that I dis-
so send me out.’ (12:43-45) pense full measure and am the most hospitable
He (Yusuf) raised his parents up onto the throne. of hosts? (12:59)
The others fell prostrate in front of him. He said, (Yusuf said,) ‘But if you do not bring him here to
‘My father, truly this is now the interpretation of me, your measure from me then will be denied
the dream I had. My Lord has made it all come and you will not come near to me at all.’ (12:60)
true; and He was kind to me by letting me out of Then when they got back to their father’s house,
prison and brought you from the desert when they said, ‘Father! Our measure has been denied.
Satan had caused dissent between me and my Please send our brother with us so we may obtain
brothers. My Lord is kind to anyone He wills. He our measure. We will take care of him.’ (12:63)
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