💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Eleven lessons learned from Prophet Yusuf's story -
Son of Ya'qoob, son of Ishaaq, son of Ibrahim,
May Allah's Peace and Mercy be upon them. Ameen.
Some lessons to apply so we thrive in our journey:
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One: From Prophet Jacob's way of treating his children,
We learn to shun unfairness or favoritism,
Or if someone's kids require preferential treatment,
Clarifying one's actions can prevent bad outcomes.
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Two: From the jealousy of Prophet Yusuf's siblings,
We learn it's part of human nature to feel threatened
By those with potential or who get more attention.
Your value isn't reduced by people's maltreatment.
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Three: From the special dream of Prophet Yusuf, we learn
That dreams are from Allah's gifts which guide, comfort and warn.
They're not to be shared with those who envy your blessings.
Flaunting one's joys to the jealous compels them to harm.
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Four: From the incident when Prophet Yusuf was thrown
Into a well and left there for some time on his own,
We learn that oppression often happens to good souls.
When Allah tests some, He knows they're strong enough to cope.
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Five: From the strangers who sold Yusuf at a small price,
We learn that, though you're valuable, some won't recognize
How much Allah loves you, who you are on the inside,
And what you can provide. Let them be. Stay true and kind.
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Six: No matter how pious you are, there'll be some tests
To examine the strength of your faith, if you'll resist,
Or if your weakness can push you to getting tempted.
Taqwa and trust in Allah can keep you protected.
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Seven: From Yusuf's confinement for several years,
We learn there's always wisdom in meeting those we meet.
Either they motivate us or we're the ones to teach,
While the confined, with Allah's Will, someday get released.
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Eight: From Yusuf's rising and permission to manage,
We learn that ease almost always comes after hardship.
As long as you're patient through trials, not discouraged,
You, with Allah's Mercy, can have your goals accomplished.
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Nine: From the discovery of what Zulaykha did,
We learn that liars eventually get detected.
Despite injustice, Prophet Yusuf chose to forgive.
No merit can be gained from holding on to grudges.
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Ten: From the crisis through which the brothers reconciled,
We learn that trying times can be blessings in disguise.
Challenges are chances for loved ones to reconcile.
The ill, with Allah's Will, too get healed after some time.
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Eleven: From Yusuf's reunion with his loved ones,
We learn the virtues of trusting Allah and patience,
Predicaments in this dunya aren't permanent,
And certain dreams do come true if Allah decrees them.
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Make effort to reflect on your life story and deeds.
Question yourself, "Am I whom Allah wants me to be?
Have I done enough good works so my soul is worthy
Of Allah's Love and Jannatul Ferdaus' grand entry?"
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📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The nobleman, son of the nobleman, son of the nobleman, son of the nobleman. That was Joseph, son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, upon them be peace ('alaihim as-salaam)."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3202
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
