Prophet 11 of 25
Yusuf
The Best of Stories
- When
- Son of Yaqub
- Where
- Palestine, Egypt
The most detailed story in the Quran. Thrown in a well by his brothers, sold as a slave, falsely imprisoned, then became the most powerful man in Egypt after the king. He forgave his brothers and reunited with his father.
His story
The Dream
Yusuf dreamed of 11 stars, the sun, and the moon bowing to him
Lesson: Dreams can be messages from Allah
The Well
His brothers threw him into a deep well because of their jealousy
Lesson: Jealousy can destroy families
The Prison
He was falsely imprisoned but kept his faith and called people to worship Allah alone
Lesson: Keep your faith strong even in hard times
In Charge of Egypt's Storehouses
He interpreted the king's dream and was put in charge of the storehouses of the land (Yusuf 12:55)
Lesson: Hard times can lead to great things
Forgiveness
He forgave his brothers and said: 'No blame upon you today'
Lesson: Forgiveness is the highest virtue
The main lesson
Patience through trials and the power of forgiveness