Yusuf in Prison and the King's Dream

 


A powerful and true story about Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), told in great detail in the Qur’an (Surah Yusuf), is his journey from slavery to rulership, centered on his time in prison and his interpretation of dreams—a pivotal moment in his life that revealed his divine gift and unwavering faith.


🕋 Yusuf in Prison and the King's Dream

After being wrongfully imprisoned due to false accusations from the wife of the Egyptian official (Al-Aziz), Prophet Yusuf spent years in jail. Despite his hardship, he remained righteous, patient, and kind, gaining the respect of his fellow inmates.

Two fellow prisoners had dreams and came to him for interpretation:

  • One dreamed he was pressing wine.

  • The other dreamed birds were eating bread from a basket on his head.

Yusuf told them the meanings (one would be restored to his job; the other would be executed) — and his interpretations turned out to be accurate.

Before one of them (the cupbearer) left prison, Yusuf said:

"Mention me to your master (the king)."

But the cupbearer forgot, and Yusuf remained in prison several more years.


👑 The King’s Disturbing Dream

Later, the king of Egypt had a strange dream:

"I saw seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean ones, and seven green ears of corn and seven dry ones."

No one could interpret it.

Finally, the cupbearer remembered Yusuf and told the king about him. Yusuf was summoned from prison, and he interpreted the dream:

Egypt would experience seven years of abundant harvest, followed by seven years of famine. The people must save grain during the good years to survive the hard ones.

The king was deeply impressed and ordered Yusuf’s release. But Yusuf refused to leave prison until his innocence was publicly proven. Once the truth about the false accusation came out, Yusuf was cleared and honored.


🏛️ Yusuf Becomes a Ruler

Because of his wisdom and honesty, the king appointed Yusuf to a high position—overseeing Egypt's granaries and preparing for the famine. He became one of the most powerful men in Egypt, fulfilling the vision he had as a child: that others would come to him in need, and his position would rise by God’s will.


🌟 Lessons from Yusuf's Story

  • Patience and integrity lead to honor, even when falsely accused.

  • Faith in God during hardship brings reward.

  • Gifts from God, like Yusuf’s ability to interpret dreams, are meant to help others.

The story of Prophet Yusuf is considered one of the most beautiful and complete narratives in the Qur’an.

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