Thursday, 11 October 2018

Character Traits of Prophets Yusuf and Yaqub (alyhimus salam)

Bismillah.

The references are all from Surah Yusuf.

Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) Alayhis Salam
  • Loving son (12:4)
  • Morally upright (12:23)
  • In self-control - did not give in to temptation (12:24)
  • Speak the truth (12:26)
  • Ready to sacrifice his freedom for his beliefs (12:33)
  • God-conscious - righteous (12:33, 53, 90)
  • Trust in Allah (12:34, 90)
  • Believes in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (12:38)
  • Conveys Allah’s message to others (12:39-40)
  • Patient in adversity (12:42, 90)
  • Known as someone who tells the truth (12:46)
  • His reputation is important to him (12:50)
  • He wants the truth to be known (12:50)
  • Even enemies testify to his upright character (12:51)
  • Does not want any donut about his trustworthiness (12:52)
  • Know your strengthens and qualifications (12:55)
  • Generous to his family (12:62)
  • Intelligent (12:62)
  • Judicious (12:70-79)
  • Defends himself (12:77)
  • Confront wrong-doers with the truth (12:89)
  • Forgiving to those who have wronged him (12:92)
  • Family oriented (12:99)
  • Honoured his parents (12:100)
  • Grateful to Allah even after adversity (12:100-101)
  • Wants closeness to Allah - taqwa (12:101)


Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) Alayhis Salam
  • Loving father (12:5)
  • God-conscious - righteous (12:6, 64)
  • Believes in the God of Abraham and Isaac (12:6)
  • Intuitive (12:13, 94)
  • Patient in adversity (12:18, 83)
  • Trust in God (12:18, 66, 67, 83, 84, 96)
  • Cautious (12:64, 66, 67)
  • Vigilant (12:67)
  • Turn to Allah in times of grief and sorrow (12:86)
  • Does not lose hope (12:87)
  • Forgiving to those who’ve done wrong (12:98)

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