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Joseph

The Man of Truth · Yusuf · يوسف
Islam

Yusuf, peace be upon him, is a prophet whose story is told in one complete surah of the Quran, which calls it the best of stories. He is named in 26 verses. The Quran is the final revelation, and it is the measure by which earlier books are read, including their accounts of Joseph.

Named in the Quran
1.
Quran 12:4
“[Of these stories mention] when Joseph said to his father, ‘O my father, indeed I have seen [in a dream] eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me.’”
His dream of eleven stars, the sun, and the moon prostrating to him.
2.
Quran 12:7
“Certainly were there in Joseph and his brothers signs for those who ask,”
“Signs for those who ask” in Joseph and his brothers.
3.
Quran 12:21
“And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife, ‘Make his residence comfortable. Perhaps he will benefit us, or we will adopt him as a son.’ And thus, We established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah is predominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know.”
Allah establishes Joseph in the land and teaches him the interpretation of events.
4.
Quran 12:46
“[He said], ‘Joseph, O man of truth, explain to us about seven fat cows eaten by seven [that were] lean, and seven green spikes [of grain] and others [that were] dry - that I may return to the people; perhaps they will know [about you].’”
From prison, he is called “O man of truth” and asked about the king’s dream.
5.
Quran 12:51
“Said [the king to the women], ‘What was your condition when you sought to seduce Joseph?’ They said, ‘Perfect is Allah! We know about him no evil.’ The wife of al-’Azeez said, ‘Now the truth has become evident. It was I who sought to seduce him, and indeed, he is of the truthful.”
The women testify they know no evil of him, and the wife of al-‘Azeez says he is truthful.
6.
Quran 12:56
“And thus We established Joseph in the land to settle therein wherever he willed. We touch with Our mercy whom We will, and We do not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.”
Allah establishes him in the land and does not waste the reward of those who do good.
7.
Quran 12:58
“And the brothers of Joseph came [seeking food], and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but he was to them unknown.”
His brothers come seeking food; he recognizes them, but they do not know him.
8.
Quran 12:69
“And when they entered upon Joseph, he took his brother to himself; he said, ‘Indeed, I am your brother, so do not despair over what they used to do [to me].’”
He takes his brother to himself and tells him not to despair.
9.
Quran 12:84
“And he turned away from them and said, ‘Oh, my sorrow over Joseph,’ and his eyes became white from grief, for he was [of that] a suppressor.”
Jacob turns away in grief: “Oh, my sorrow over Joseph.”
10.
Quran 12:90
“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.’”
“I am Joseph, and this is my brother,” and his lesson on patience and fearing Allah.
11.
Quran 12:99
“And when they entered upon Joseph, he took his parents to himself and said, ‘Enter Egypt, Allah willing, safe [and secure].’”
He receives his parents and says, “Enter Egypt, Allah willing, safe and secure.”
12.
Quran 40:34
“And Joseph had already come to you before with clear proofs, but you remained in doubt of that which he brought to you, until when he died, you said, ‘Never will Allah send a messenger after him.’ Thus does Allah leave astray he who is a transgressor and skeptic.’”
The believer of Pharaoh’s people recalls that Joseph came with clear proofs.
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In earlier scripture

The Quran

The final word
Quran 12:22
“And when Joseph reached maturity, We gave him judgment and knowledge. And thus We reward the doers of good.”
Quran 12:24
“And she certainly determined [to seduce] him, and he would have inclined to her had he not seen the proof of his Lord. And thus [it was] that We should avert from him evil and immorality. Indeed, he was of Our chosen servants.”
Quran 12:101
“My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Creator of the heavens and earth, You are my protector in this world and in the Hereafter. Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the righteous.’”
Joseph’s closing prayer: cause me to die a Muslim.
Quran 12:111
“There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur’an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe.”
The Quran describes itself as confirming what was before it.

The Bible

Where the Bible tells of him · Genesis, in the King James Version
Genesis 37:5
“And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.”
Genesis 39:2
“And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.”
Genesis 45:5
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.”
Genesis 50:20
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”

Christians and Jews read these Bible passages differently. This page presents them as the Quran frames them, with the Quran as the final revelation and the measure for what came before.

Preview draft. Quran quotations follow the Sahih International translation and Bible quotations are from the King James Version; all will be checked against sources before publishing.