Page 24 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

HIS CHILDHOOD DREAM

Prophet Yusuf (as) had a dream when he was still a child and

asked his father what it meant. His father, the Prophet Ya’qub (as), in-
terpreted the dream and gave him glad tidings. He also warned Yusuf
(as) against telling his brothers about it. This event is described in the

Qur’an:

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