Quranic Reflections - Islamic School of Stanford

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Part of the greatness of thismagnanimous Prophet consists in the fact that when has succeeded in his life occupying senior positions, he is not carried away by the euphoria of victory by showing humility to Allah and feeling grateful to Him. He says at the end of the story what can be translated as, “Lord! You have already brought me (my share) of kingship and You have taught me (my share) of the interpretation of discourses. O Originator (Literally: Renderer; i.e., Creator) of the heavens and the earth, You are my Ever-Patronizing Patron in the present (life) (Literally: the lowly (life), the life of this world) and the Hereafter, Take me up to You as a Muslim (One who submits to you) and join me with the righteous.” (TMQ, 12:101). Notice his humbleness when he says, "and join me with the righteous" as if the righteous preceded him and he wanted to join them. Thus, Prophet Yusuf (AS) has succeeded in the test of prosperity by being grateful and humble to Allah, and in the test of misfortunes by being patient and hopeful. You are up to it: The comment on the experience of Prophet Yusuf (AS) comes in a wonderful ayah for two reasons: to assure Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) of the fulfillment of Allah’s promise and His victory, and afterwards to pass it to his people so that they may know it for certainty. Listen to this ayah with all your heart and soul, "Till, when the Messengers finally despaired and expected that they were counted liars, Our victory came to them. So, whoever We decided will be safely delivered. And Our violence will not be turned back (i.e., turned away from) from the criminal people.” (TMQ, 12:110). The Summary of the Experience: The surah concludes with a core idea. After Prophet Yusuf (AS) becomes victorious and fulfills all his wishes, he says what can be translated as, "They said, ‘Is it sure that you, indeed you, are Yûsuf’ (Joseph) “I am Yûsuf, ” he said, “and this is my brother. Allah has already been bounteous to us. Surely whoever is pious and (endures) patiently, then surely Allah does not waste the reward of the fairdoers.” (TMQ, 12:90). The story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) teaches us that whoever wants to succeed and bears in mind a goal he wishes to accomplish, he will certainly achieve it via patience and hope, seeking Allah’s support and not succumbing to despair: "They said, ‘Is it sure that you, indeed you, are Yûsuf’ (Joseph) “I am Yûsuf, ” he said, “and this is my brother. Allah has already been bounteous to us. Surely whoever is pious and (endures) patiently, then surely Allah does not waste the reward of the fairdoers." (TMQ, 12:90). In these words, Prophet Yusuf (AS) summarizes for us his own experience in life which, as mentioned before, is a mere human experience. Thus, whoever wants to succeed in life has to first fear Allah. Second, he has to request Allah’s assistance. Third, not only does he have to be patient in coping with the misfortunes, but he also has to conquer the obstacles surrounding him.
The patience recommended here is conducive to being positive and perseverant. It follows that one should, for example, take advantage of every opportunity to learn a new skill, as Prophet Yusuf (AS) has done, since he learned how to manage finance during his stay at the house of al-Aziz. This is the reason why Prophet Yusuf says in Allah’s words what can be translated as, “He (Yûsuf) said, “Set me over the lands treasuries. Surely I am constantly-persevering, (i.e., guardian) constantlyknowing.” (TMQ, 12:55). O youth! Learn from Prophet Yusuf (AS) these two things: be successful in your professional life and excel in this life and hereafter through knowledge and hard work; and second, to resist temptations and abstain from them so that you can win the Jannah (Paradise).
Page 1 and 2: AmrKhaled.net © This Article may
Page 3 and 4: Surat Yunus (Jonah) Surat Yunus is
Page 5 and 6: permission. That is Allah, your Lor
Page 7 and 8: Torment and destruction are never i
Page 9 and 10: messengers to their people; namely
Page 11 and 12: The surah ends with a practical les
Page 13 and 14: 1. Loss of hope, will, and disconti
Page 15 and 16: Allah’s (SWT) universe. This may
Page 17 and 18: It is rather a soft and gentle tone
Page 19 and 20: 3. “And do not (seek) support (yo
Page 21 and 22: Pointers that aid in Resoluteness T
Page 23 and 24: Surat Yusuf (Joseph) Surat Yusuf is
Page 25: prepares the Messenger for the misf
Page 29 and 30: all products He made therein two pa
Page 31 and 32: people veneer it with flimflam like
Page 33 and 34: Surat Ibrahim (Abraham) The Objecti
Page 35 and 36: death comes up to him from every pl
Page 37 and 38: In a wonderful supplication and pra
Page 39 and 40: (invoking the name of Allah (SWT)),
Page 41 and 42: The people of Al-Hijr did not belie
Page 43 and 44: Have a high zeal for your religion,
Page 45 and 46: • The blessing of revelation, whi
Page 47 and 48: the earth against earthquakes. •
Page 49 and 50: Allah (SWT) says what can be transl
Page 51 and 52: humiliates them, a dangerous aspect
Page 53 and 54: Please observe the following Qur’
Page 55 and 56: Surat Al-Israa (The Night Journey)
Page 57 and 58: what can be translated as, “And e
Page 59 and 60: ayah to the other as this surah is
Page 61 and 62: It raises nations and destroys othe
Page 63 and 64: Surat Al-Kahf (The Cave) Surat Al-K
Page 65 and 66: his servant, “Truly, we have suff
Page 67 and 68: gain authority and power, denies Al
Page 69 and 70: earth mingles with it,” so simply
Page 71 and 72: This all goes to prove that we can
Page 73 and 74: Surat Maryam (AS) (Mary) Surat Mary
Page 75 and 76: lessed wheresoever I be, and has en
Page 77 and 78:
(this Qur’an and Muhammad SAWS) a
Page 79 and 80:
Surat Ta-Ha Surat Ta-Ha is Makkan.
Page 81 and 82:
Such questions are to be asked: why
Page 83 and 84:
unto you (O Muhammad SAWS) to cause
Page 85 and 86:
Thus, Surat Al-Anbiya focuses on th
Page 87 and 88:
After delivering a lot of messages
Page 89 and 90:
Hajj and the scenes of the Day of J
Page 91 and 92:
Surat Al-Mu’minun (The Believers)
Page 93 and 94:
are sure to return to their Lord (f
Page 95 and 96:
Not an evil The previous Ayah comme
Page 97 and 98:
Although our religion commands not
Page 99 and 100:
then after such compulsion, Allah i
Page 101 and 102:
(Caliph), he saw an act of adultery
Page 103 and 104:
This light requires a source of ill
Page 105 and 106:
thereof, chained together, they wil
Page 107 and 108:
elievers of Allah’s (SWT) mercy,
Page 109 and 110:
Surat Ash-Shu’ara (The Poets) Thi
Page 111 and 112:
him off and his brother (for a whil
Page 113 and 114:
Surat An-Naml (The Ant) Surat An-Na
Page 115 and 116:
torment him with a strict torment o
Page 117 and 118:
quickly as possible. Such a religio
Page 119 and 120:
Say, “Praise be to Allah, and pea
Page 121 and 122:
Surat Al-Qasas (The Narrative) This
Page 123 and 124:
One may learn from Surat Al-Qasas h
Page 125 and 126:
We notice that there is always a lo
Page 127:
came to him and narrated the story,
show all

Quranic Reflections - Islamic School of Stanford

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?