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city by one gate. Enter it by different
gates.
”
Nabi
Ya’qub [a] knew that they
would attract undue attention and
suspicion if they went together.
Here were eleven strangers
dressed alike, in clothes not like
that worn in Egypt, talking a strange
language. They were coming to
Egypt in a time of hunger and diffi-
culty . Some of the Egyptians may
not want to share their food with
them. Others would suspect them
of some mischief, theft or crime.
This is how people think during
times of difficulty.
That is why
Nabi
Ya’qub [a] very
wisely told them to enter in small
groups through different gates. At
the same time he showed utmost
trust in Allah, praying, “
...Whatever
happens, happens by the will of
Allah alone. In Him I have put my
