Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) is a prominent figure in Islamic history and is mentioned in the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam. His story is depicted in the 12th chapter of the Quran, known as Surah Yusuf. Here is a detailed account of the history of Prophet Yusuf:
Prophet Yusuf was born in the land of Canaan, present-day Palestine, during the time of Prophet Ya'qub (Jacob) Alaihis Salaam. He was the son of Prophet Ya'qub from his beloved wife, Rachel. Yusuf had 11 brothers, who were the sons of Prophet Ya'qub from his other wives.
Yusuf was blessed with exceptional beauty and intelligence, which led to his father's special love and affection towards him. This favoritism caused jealousy and resentment among his brothers, who grew envious of Yusuf's position in their father's heart.
One night, Yusuf had a dream in which he saw eleven stars, the sun, and the moon prostrating before him. Excited by the dream's meaning, he shared it with his father and brothers. However, his brothers became even more envious and decided to get rid of him.
They plotted to throw Yusuf into a well while pretending to engage in an innocent activity. Eventually, they convinced their father that Yusuf had been devoured by a wolf and showed him a fabricated blood-stained shirt as evidence.
Yusuf was found by a group of travelers who were passing by the well. They pulled him out and decided to sell him as a slave in Egypt. Yusuf was bought by a high-ranking Egyptian official named Aziz (Potiphar), who recognized Yusuf's virtues and made him his trusted servant.
Yusuf grew up in Aziz's household and matured into a handsome young man. However, he faced a great temptation when Aziz's wife attempted to seduce him. Yusuf, being a man of integrity and fearing Allah, refused her advances and sought refuge in God. As a result, she falsely accused him of attempted rape.
Aziz's wife summoned the women of the city to witness Yusuf's innocence. Yusuf then sought God's help and asked Him to protect his reputation. Allah granted his prayer, and the women testified to his purity while also criticizing Aziz's wife for her inappropriate behavior.
Although Yusuf was proven innocent, he was imprisoned due to the false accusation. In prison, Yusuf encountered two fellow prisoners who had dreams. He interpreted their dreams accurately, foretelling that one of them would be released and the other would be executed. Yusuf requested the prisoner who was to be freed to mention his case to the king, hoping for his release as well. However, the prisoner forgot to fulfill his promise.
Years later, the king of Egypt had a series of perplexing dreams that nobody could interpret. The prisoner who had been released remembered Yusuf's skill and recommended him to the king. Yusuf was summoned from prison, and he interpreted the king's dreams, predicting a period of abundance followed by a severe famine. Impressed by his interpretation, the king appointed Yusuf as the finance minister to prepare for the impending crisis.
Under Yusuf's administration, Egypt prospered during the years of abundance, and when the famine struck, Egypt was well-prepared with ample food reserves. Yusuf's brothers, who were suffering from the famine in Canaan, came to Egypt to seek food. They unknowingly stood before Yusuf, who recognized them but remained concealed.
Yusuf tested his brothers by accusing them of being spies and demanded that they bring their younger brother, Benjamin, to prove their innocence. After a series of events and hardships, Yusuf eventually revealed his true identity
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