Joseph Thrown into the Well
إلقاء يوسف في البئر
The deeply moving narrative of Joseph (Yusuf) in the Quran includes a profound moment when he was cast into a well by his jealous brothers. Beloved by his father Jacob (Ya'qub), Joseph's prophetic dreams sparked resentment among his siblings. Driven by envy, they conspired against him, with one brother suggesting, [Do not kill Joseph but throw him into the bottom of the well; some travelers will pick him up], rather than taking his life. This cruel act, born of human malice, marks a pivotal turning point in Joseph's life. As they carried out their plan and [agreed to put him into the bottom of the well], Allah (God) immediately brought solace to Joseph. While alone and vulnerable, [We inspired to him, "You will surely inform them [someday] about this affair of theirs while they do not perceive [your identity]"]. This divine promise offered reassurance amidst his despair, signifying that this ordeal was not an end, but a part of a greater, unfolding plan. It underscores Allah's constant presence and support for His chosen ones, transforming a moment of profound betrayal into the very first step on Joseph’s path to greatness and the eventual realization of his dreams.
Quran 2 verses
قَالَ قَآئِلٌ مِّنْهُمْ لَا تَقْتُلُوا۟ يُوسُفَ وَأَلْقُوهُ فِى غَيَٰبَتِ ٱلْجُبِّ يَلْتَقِطْهُ بَعْضُ ٱلسَّيَّارَةِ إِن كُنتُمْ فَٰعِلِينَ
Qaalaa qaaa'ilum minhum laa taqtuloo Yoosufa wa alqoohu fee ghayaabatil jubbi yaltaqithu badus sai yaarati in kuntum faa 'ileen
Said a speaker among them, "Do not kill Joseph but throw him into the bottom of the well; some travelers will pick him up - if you would do [something]."
ان میں سے ایک کہنے والے نے کہا کہ یوسف کو جان سے نہ مارو کسی گہرے کنویں میں ڈال دو کہ کوئی راہگیر نکال (کر اور ملک میں) لے جائے گا۔ اگر تم کو کرنا ہے (تو یوں کرو)
Commentary
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
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