Moja ya sehemu 558 za Qurani, kila moja ni kifungu cha mada moja
There are lessons in the story of Joseph and his brothers for all who seek them
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The brothers said [to each other], ‘Although we are many, Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are–– our father is clearly in the wrong.’
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[One of them said], ‘Kill Joseph or banish him to another land, and your father’s attention will be free to turn to you. After that you can be righteous.’
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[Another of them] said, ‘Do not kill Joseph, but, if you must, throw him into the hidden depths of a well where some caravan may pick him up.’
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They said to their father, ‘Why do you not trust us with Joseph? We wish him well
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Send him with us tomorrow and he will enjoy himself and play- we will take good care of him.’
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He replied, ‘The thought of you taking him away with you worries me: I am afraid a wolf may eat him when you are not paying attention.’
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They said, ‘If a wolf were to eat him when there are so many of us, we would truly be losers!’
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Then they took him away with them, resolved upon throwing him into the hidden depths of a well- We inspired him, saying, ‘You will tell them of all this [at a time] when they do not realize [who you are]!’
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and at nightfall they returned to their father weeping
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They said, ‘We went off racing one another, leaving Joseph behind with our things, and a wolf ate him. You will not believe us, though we are telling the truth!’
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and they showed him his shirt, deceptively stained with blood. He cried, ‘No! Your souls have prompted you to do wrong! But it is best to be patient: from God alone I seek help to bear what you are saying.’
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Some travellers came by. They sent someone to draw water and he let down his bucket. ‘Good news!’ he exclaimed. ‘Here is a boy!’ They hid him like a piece of merchandise- God was well aware of what they did
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and then sold him for a small price, for a few pieces of silver: so little did they value him
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