Page 54 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

PROPHET YUSUF (AS)

Following this incident, the woman began slandering
Prophet Yusuf (as), despite his virtuous behaviour and avoidance of
adultery. Even though he was completely innocent, she told her hus-

band, the vizier, that Yusuf (as) had approached her with evil inten-
tions, demanding that he either be thrown into prison or else suffer
torture. This is a clear indication that the woman had no fear of Allah
and possessed a cruel streak. The improper suggestion she made to

Yusuf (as) was in any case the most important indication of her cor-
rupt nature. The way that she made these false allegations and wanted
him to be punished, despite his innocence, was simply an expression

of that fundamental corruptness. Prophet Yusuf (as) responded in this
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of Prophet Yusuf’s shirt is evidence that he had fled in the direction of
the door, with the woman chasing after him. According to the verses,
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