The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet of Islam and other Prophets
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words: “That which we now reveal to you is a tale
of the unknown ... Assuredly, in its narrative is a
lesson for men of understanding.” (12:103, 112).
That is to say that it was a lost chapter of history,
which had been opened by God, so that the
believers might learn from it.
Moreover, near the end of the story, we are told in
the words of Prophet Yusuf “Those who keep from
evil and endure with fortitude, will never be denied
their reward by God” (12:90). This shows that the
character of Prophet Yusuf exemplifies the principle
of
taqwa
(piety) and
sabr
(patience). By that token
wherever the principles of
taqwa
and
sabr
are
implemented, they will certainly yield the desired
result.
In this narration of the Prophet Yusuf there are
many lessons to be learnt. Here I would like to
mention one in particular. The story unfolds in
Egypt, which was ruled at that time by an
idolatrous king. Yusuf entered this kingdom as a
slave and was later imprisoned for purely non-
political reasons. Subsequently a dream which the
Pharaoh had, brought about a revolutionary change
