Page 110 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

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As we have seen, Prophet Yusuf (as) was aware that all the
attributes he possessed, both the material benefits and his knowledge
and reason, had been given to him by Allah . Those who deny true re-
ligion, on the other hand, believe that they acquire everything
through their own efforts, thus magnifying themselves in their own
eyes and displaying ingratitude for Allah’s blessings.
Prophet Yusuf’s prayer (as) as recorded in the above verse is
another expression of his faith and fear of Allah. Despite being a prophet
chosen by Allah, he wishes to die as a believer and join the community of
the righteous. Nothing is taken for granted with respect to his position
in the hereafter. He has a genuine fear of Allah and calls upon Him in his
need.
This is the kind of understanding and behaviour befitting a
believer. Those who regard themselves as worthy of the Garden, who
claim that as beloved servants of Allah they will definitely be saved in the
hereafter, and who belittle other people in their pride, are in a heedless
state. The true believer, on the other hand, is always submissive in the
face of Allah , is always mindful of jeopardising His good pleasure, and
acts with the humility this awareness brings with it.
The duty of every Muslim is to be a sincere, submissive, de-
vout and humble believer, just like Prophet Yusuf (as) and to pray with
all sincerity, "So take me as a Muslim at my death and join me to the
people who are righteous."
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