Joseph's Identity Revealed
كشف يوسف عن نفسه
The moment of 'Joseph's Identity Revealed' marks the profound climax of one of the most beloved narratives in the Quran, Surah Yusuf. After years of separation, betrayal, and hardship, Prophet Joseph, now a powerful minister in Egypt, finally unveils himself to his brothers who had once plotted against him. This dramatic revelation fulfills an early divine inspiration: [You will surely inform them [someday] about this affair of theirs while they do not perceive [your identity]]. When his brothers, desperate for provisions during a famine, came before him without recognizing him, Joseph orchestrated events leading to this poignant encounter. Their stunned question, [“Are you indeed Joseph?”], is met with his gentle affirmation: [“I am Joseph, and this is my brother. Allah has certainly favored us."] He continued, reminding them and all believers, "Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good." This powerful revelation encapsulates themes of patience, forgiveness, and trust in Allah's plan. Joseph's subsequent declaration, [“No blame will be upon you today. May Allah forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful”], exemplifies immense mercy and magnanimity. It stands as a timeless lesson in overcoming injustice with grace and recognizing Allah's wisdom behind all trials.
Quran 2 verses
فَلَمَّا ذَهَبُوا۟ بِهِۦ وَأَجْمَعُوٓا۟ أَن يَجْعَلُوهُ فِى غَيَٰبَتِ ٱلْجُبِّ وَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْهِ لَتُنَبِّئَنَّهُم بِأَمْرِهِمْ هَٰذَا وَهُمْ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ
Falammaa zahaboo bihee wa ajma'ooo anyyaj'aloohu fee ghayaabatil jubb; wa awyainaaa ilaihi latunabbi 'annahum bi amrihim haaza wa hum laa yash'uroon
So when they took him [out] and agreed to put him into the bottom of the well... But We inspired to him, "You will surely inform them [someday] about this affair of theirs while they do not perceive [your identity]."
غرض جب وہ اس کو لے گئے اور اس بات پر اتفاق کرلیا کہ اس کو گہرے کنویں میں ڈال دیں۔ تو ہم نے یوسف کی طرف وحی بھیجی کہ (ایک وقت ایسا آئے گا کہ) تم ان کے اس سلوک سے آگاہ کرو گے اور ان کو (اس وحی کی) کچھ خبر نہ ہوگی
Commentary
قَالُوٓا۟ أَءِنَّكَ لَأَنتَ يُوسُفُ قَالَ أَنَا۠ يُوسُفُ وَهَٰذَآ أَخِى قَدْ مَنَّ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْنَآ إِنَّهُۥ مَن يَتَّقِ وَيَصْبِرْ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُضِيعُ أَجْرَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Qaaloo 'a innaka la anta Yoosufu qaala ana Yoosufu wa haazaaa akhee qad mannal laahu 'alainaa innahoo mai yattaqi wa yasbir fa innal laaha laa yudee'u ajral muhsineen
They said, "Are you indeed Joseph?" He said "I am Joseph, and this is my brother. Allah has certainly favored us. Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good."
وہ بولے کیا تم ہی یوسف ہو؟ انہوں نے کہا ہاں میں ہی یوسف ہوں۔ اور (بنیامین کی طرف اشارہ کرکے کہنے لگے) یہ میرا بھائی ہے خدا نے ہم پر بڑا احسان کیا ہے۔ جو شخص خدا سے ڈرتا اور صبر کرتا ہے تو خدا نیکوکاروں کا اجر ضائع نہیں کرتا
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