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PROPHET YUSUF (AS)

Prophet Yusuf (as) was thrown into a
well by his brothers when he was very
young. What is more, it was uncertain
whether he could be rescued from the
well or not. In spite of this, Prophet
Yusuf (as) shows an attitude of great
patience and trust in Allah.

One may conclude from this not only that troublemakers
are capable of taking organised action against believers, but that they
also constitute the perfect material for mass communal protests.

Moreover, it can be seen in the above verse that Allah as-
sisted Prophet Yusuf (as) by means of His revelation, giving him news
of the future even at what appeared to be his darkest hour. This is in

itself a miracle. Looking at this from the point of view of Prophet
Yusuf (as), this was a great blessing. Receiving a revelation from Allah
when he was about to be thrown into the well and receiving Allah’s re-

assurance was the greatest help and support that he could possibly
have. In other words, right from the moment he was thrown into the
well, Prophet Yusuf (as) knew by Allah’s revelation to him that all

their snares would come to nothing. He was secure and at peace be-

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