Prophet 10 of 25
Yaqub
Israel, The Patient Father
- When
- Grandson of Ibrahim
- Where
- Palestine, Egypt
Son of Ishaq, also called Israel. Father of 12 sons including Yusuf. He endured great sadness when he lost Yusuf but never lost hope in Allah. His beautiful patience (sabr jameel) is a famous example for everyone.
His story
Losing Yusuf
The brothers took Yusuf and threw him in a well, telling their father a wolf ate him
Lesson: Jealousy leads to terrible actions
Beautiful Patience
Yaqub said: 'Beautiful patience. And Allah is the one sought for help against what you describe'
Lesson: True patience is without complaint, only turning to Allah
Reuniting with Yusuf
Yusuf's shirt was cast over Yaqub's face and his eyesight returned; then the family travelled to Egypt and Yaqub was reunited with Yusuf after many long years (Yusuf 12:93-100)
Lesson: Allah rewards patience with the best endings
The main lesson
Beautiful patience (sabr jameel) and never losing hope