Page 58 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

PROPHET YUSUF (AS)

story preferred to remain silent, thus making them accomplices in the
plot. They did not even support Prophet Yusuf (as) when Aziz’s wife
confessed, but sat back and watched as a virtuous man was thrown into

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Another noteworthy element here is Prophet Yusuf’s sin-
cerity. He immediately sought refuge in Allah and sincerely opened
his heart to Him and begged for help. Great sincerity and purity of
heart are exemplified by his behaviour:

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The most striking aspect of this part of the story is the
women’s resort to setting traps. One of the lessons to be drawn from
this episode is that believers need to be on their guard against igno-
rant women in such matters. Since they are unmindful of what is law-
ful and unlawful and are unaware of the bounds Allah set for various
reasons, they are liable to transgress in order to satisfy their pride;
sometimes from submission to their physical desires and sometimes
from an intention to place believers in a difficult position. Such
women can sometimes lay snares for male believers, but we must
make it clear, however, that we are not referring to all women here,
only ignorant ones with no fear of Allah.
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