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Prophets Guided by Allah
Lists many prophets and shows that they were guided by Allah. The Prophet ﷺ is told to follow their guidance.
Yusuf's Dream of the Stars
Introduces the best of stories. Yusuf dreams that eleven stars, the sun and the moon bow to him, and Yaqub tells him not to tell his brothers, as Shaytan is man's enemy.
Yusuf's Brothers Plot Against Him
Tells how Yusuf's jealous brothers took him from their father, threw him into a well, and returned weeping with false blood on his shirt. Yaqub chose patience.
Yusuf Calls His Prison Companions to Allah
Tells how two young men in prison asked Yusuf about their dreams. He first called them to worship Allah alone, then interpreted the dreams, but Shaytan made the freed man forget to mention him.
Yusuf's Brothers Come Seeking Food
Tells how Yusuf's brothers come for supplies without recognising him. He asks them to bring their younger brother, and Yaqub lets him go only after they swear an oath by Allah.
Yaqub's Grief and Beautiful Patience
Tells how Yaqub, grieving for Yusuf until his eyes turn white, chooses patience, complains only to Allah, and sends his sons to search, telling them never to despair of Allah's relief.
Yusuf Reveals Himself and Forgives
Tells how Yusuf reveals who he is and forgives his brothers. His shirt is cast over his father's face and he sees again, and the brothers ask their father to seek forgiveness for them.