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PROPHET YUSUF (AS)

wisdom that appears in this verse is that mischief-makers are moti-
vated by their lower selves.
One of the most striking points here is the modest behav-

iour of Prophet Yusuf (as). That behaviour is an important example of
the way believers must place their faith solely in Allah and have forti-
tude, no matter what conditions they face. As we have seen, Prophet
Ya’qub (as) was actually quite well aware that his sons had set a trap

for Yusuf (as). However, behaving with enormous tolerance and mod-
eration, he sought help from Allah. These words he spoke to his sons,
once again reveal what a God fearing and patient individual he was:

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as we read about the events in the life of Prophet Yusuf (as)—as he un-
derwent these events he was always aware that Allah was by his side,
and that He heard and saw his brothers as they were setting the trap
for him. Allah reassured Prophet Yusuf (as):
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