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Joseph's Brothers Arrive in Egypt

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Joseph's Brothers Arrive in Egypt

قدوم إخوة يوسف إلى مصر

The arrival of Joseph's brothers in Egypt marks a poignant turning point in the divinely revealed narrative of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), found in the Quran's Surah Yusuf. Driven by a severe famine that afflicted the land of Canaan, the brothers journeyed to Egypt, which, under Joseph's wise administration, was uniquely prepared to offer sustenance. Unbeknownst to them, the powerful minister to whom they appealed for provisions was none other than their own brother, whom they had long ago cast into a well. As they entered his presence, [Joseph recognized them, but they were to them unknown]. This encounter, laden with emotion and unspoken history, set in motion the dramatic unfolding of the story. Joseph, having been elevated to a position of [authority over the storehouses of the land], meticulously orchestrated events to test his brothers and eventually reveal his true identity. This moment highlights Allah's intricate plan, where trials transform into profound wisdom, demonstrating how [Allah is predominant over His affair] and brings about justice and reunion, ultimately fulfilling Joseph's early dream of his family bowing before him.

Quran 1 verse

وَجَآءَ إِخْوَةُ يُوسُفَ فَدَخَلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِ فَعَرَفَهُمْ وَهُمْ لَهُۥ مُنكِرُونَ

Wa jaaa'a ikhwatu Yoosufa fadakhaloo 'alaihi fa'arafahum wa hum lahoo munkiroon

And the brothers of Joseph came [seeking food], and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but he was to them unknown.

اور یوسف کے بھائی (کنعان سے مصر میں غلّہ خریدنے کے لیے) آئے تو یوسف کے پاس گئے تو یوسف نے ان کو پہچان لیا اور وہ ان کو نہ پہچان سکے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Mentioned in the previous verses was how Sayyidna Yusuf (علیہ السلام) was blessed by Allah Ta ala with full control over the country of Egypt. Described in the verses cited above is the coming of the brother of Sayyidna Yusuf (علیہ السلام) to procure food grains. As a corollary, it was al...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And Joseph’s brothers came — except for Benjamin — in order to secure provisions when they found out that the new Court officer of Egypt was providing food at its fair price; and they entered to him and he recognised them to be his brothers but they did not recognise him not knowing who he was becau...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Yusuf's Brothers travel to Egypt As-Suddi, Muhammad bin Ishaq and several others said that the reason why Yusuf's brothers went to Egypt, is that after Yusuf became minister of Egypt and the seven years of abundance passed, then came the seven years of drought that struck all areas of Egypt. The dro...

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