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SEEING GOOD IN ALL

composure that was truly exemplary. This story is recounted
in the Qur'an as follows:

So they pursued them towards the east. And when the
two hosts came into sight of one another Musa's
companions said, "We will surely be overtaken!" He
said, "Never! My Lord is with me and He will guide
me." So We revealed to Musa, "Strike the sea with your
staff." And it split in two, each part like a towering cliff.
And We brought the others right up to it. We rescued
Musa and all those who were with him. Then We
drowned the rest. There is certainly a Sign in that yet
most of them are not believers. Truly your Lord is the
Almighty, the Most Merciful. (Surat ash-Shu'ara': 60-68)
In this story, our attention is drawn to the notable
qualities of the Prophet Musa (as): throughout his difficult
struggle, he continually kept his mind occupied with the
remembrance of God's help, saw good in whatever befell
him, and even in his most trying moments, strove to put his
trust in God and maintained his loyalty towards Him.

Unswerving Submission of the Prophet Yusuf (as)
One of the most beautiful examples in the Qur'an about
the change of a seemingly adverse situation in favour of the
believers is the life of the Prophet Yusuf (as).
The Prophet Yusuf (as), from his earliest years, and
throughout his life, was known for his mature behaviour
through adversity and his strong loyalty to God. His conduct
through trying circumstances was a great example for
believers. The Prophet Yusuf (as), who regarded God as his