Page 105 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

PROPHET YUSUF (AS) IS REUNITED

WITH HIS FAMILY

When Prophet Ya’qub (as) received the news, along with the

evidence to support it, that Yusuf (as) was alive, the lie that his broth-
ers had kept concealed for so long came to light. They had told their

father that he had been killed and eaten by wolves, whereas Yusuf (as)
was actually still alive. When this emerged, his children begged
Prophet Ya’qub (as) to forgive them:

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On close inspection, Prophet Ya’qub (as) said he would seek
forgiveness not immediately but at a later time. Why should Prophet
Ya’qub (as) not have sought forgiveness for his children straight away?