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Messengers are noble individuals, who seek Allah in word and
deed, every one of them being a model of sincerity, honesty, deter-
mination, faith, patience and devotion. Yusuf (as) was one such
prophet. In the superior conduct he exhibited in the face of adver-
sity and hardship throughout his life are many lessons for believ-
ers.

The Snare Set For Yusuf (as) By The
“Alliance Of Evil”

The 12th Surah of the Qur’an is Surah Yusuf, which relates
Yusuf’s (as) life, from his childhood onwards. Yusuf (as) had to en-
dure many difficulties, even as a child, through which his patience
and faith in Allah was exemplary. The Surah begins with a dream
had by Yusuf (as):
When Yusuf told his father, “Father! I saw eleven bright

stars, and the sun and moon as well. I saw them all prostrate
in front of me.” (Surah Yusuf, 4)
Yusuf’s (as) father, Ya‘qub (as), interpreted his son’s dream, and
said:

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