Page 99 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

Yusuf's Time As Governor In Egypt (as)

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It is indicated in these verses that sorrow can lead to serious
illness. In fact, in many places in the Qur’an, Allah tells people not to
feel sorrow or sadness. When that stricture is not adhered to, negative
consequences can be seen at once. Apart from the psychological ef-
fects of sorrow, it also brings with it serious physical consequences,
such as a darkening under the eyes, tension in the face, the hair going
grey, bodily collapse etc.
As the episode continues, Prophet Ya’qub (as) asked his sons
to go and bring him news of Prophet Yusuf (as) and his brother:

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Worthy of note here is the fact that Prophet Ya’qub (as) was
sure that Prophet Yusuf (as) was still alive. The reason for that cer-
tainty may perhaps have been a special knowledge Allah imparted to
him. As is revealed in the Qur’an, Allah is able to give his prophets
and messengers such things as powerful sensory perception, excep-
tional wisdom, consummate insight, superior foresight and the ability
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