The Majestic Quran

“Don’t you know that your father took your solemn pledge by God because you had previously been negligent with Joseph? I won’t leave this land until either my father gives me permission or else God decides for me, He is the best Judge.” T 81 Go back to your father and say, “Our father, your son has stolen.” T hey told him , “We are only testifying to what we know, and we could not be expected to protect against the unforeseen. 82 Ask the townsfolk where we have been and the caravan with whom we travelled. We’re telling the truth.” 83 “On the contrary,” Jacob said, “you have made all this up. It’s better to be patient! It may be that God brings them all back to me, for it is He Who is Knowing, Wise.” J 84 Jacob turned away from them, saying, “Oh, how I grieve for Joseph!” His eyes clouded over , turning white, such was his sadness; yet he controlled his emotions. 85 “By God,” they said, “Will you never stop mentioning Joseph until you become ill or die?” 86 “I am complaining to God of My deep sorrow and sadness,” Jacob said, “I have knowledge from God that you don’t. 87 My sons, go and search for Joseph and his brother; don’t despair of God’s kindness, it is only the disbelievers who despair of God’s kindness.” T 88 When they entered again into Joseph ’s office, they said, “Your Lordship, severe hardship has struck us and our family. We have brought but a few goods, so give in full measure and be charitable to us; the reward of the charitable rests with God.” 89 He said, “Do you now know what you did to Joseph and his brother when you were ignorant?” 90 They said, “Joseph, is that really you?” “I am Joseph,” he said, “and this is my brother. God has favoured us. Whoever is mindful of God and is patient, God will not waste the reward of the righteous.” 91 “By God,” they said, “God has preferred you over us, and we are the sinners.” 92 Joseph said, “There is no blame on you today. God will forgive you, for He is the most Kind.” T J ’