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Presents : Lessons from Prophet Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam)
In the name of Allah, the Sole Protector of man, the Just of the Judges, and the Sustainer of the world... He made His signs clear to us, so we will ponder; and sent His messengers so we will be guided.
May His Blessings and Mercies linger upon his noblest servant, Muhammad, his household, his companions, and his followers – till the day of resurrection. Aameen.
Respectable brothers and sisters in Islam, we will in-shaa-Allah be discussing an event culled from the lifetime of Prophet Yusuf (Alayhi salaam).
Prophet Yusuf has been written in history as the most handsome or gorgeous person of his time, he had a profound beauty such that even the wife of Al-Aziz (the minister) had Inclinations towards him. This was described at length in chapter twelve of the Holy Qur’an. Let us make sure we read it up someday. (May Allah grant us the understanding of his Words).
Prophet Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam) had uttered a statement when it became known that the wife of the minister planned to incarcerate him, because he rejects having an affair with her:
قَالَ رَبِّ السِّجْنُ أَحَبُّ إِلَيَّ مِمَّا يَدْعُونَنِي إِلَيْهِ ۖ وَإِلَّا تَصْرِفْ عَنِّي كَيْدَهُنَّ أَصْبُ إِلَيْهِنَّ وَأَكُنْ مِنَ الْجَاهِلِينَ
“… Oh my Lord! Prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me. Unless you turn away their plot from me, I will feel inclined towards them and be one of the ignorant."
But, on what course were they inviting Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam)? Was it for a sermon or a discussion? Obviously not!
It was for a lascivious deal.
However, did he grant the minister’s wife her request? Of course not.
He instead said,
"O my Lord! Prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me..."
What a pious man – who passed such an indelible test.
This is a story Allah relates to us so we may be guided. Allah indeed detests the act of unlawful sex. He counsels,
“And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is an evil way…” Q17:32
Noteworthy is the fact that Yusuf (alayhi salaam) was even lured by a wealthy, beautiful, and famous woman – the wife to a minister!
It is a different case entirely today: we live in a world where these are commonplace acts, even among children. May Allah safeguard us from this misdeed.
This is purely a plot from the devil, to spur man into evil deals. That is why Allah instructs us to be modest, in our dressings and to lower our gaze.
When a lady dresses lustfully, the devil whispers dirt into the heart of the man; this would come like a tickle, then it grows unsteadily until he falls for the mischief.
Allah says in the Holy Qur’an,
“And as for him who feared standing before his Lord and restrained himself from impure evil desires , verily Paradise will be his abode”.
(An-Naziat Verse 40).
This in other words a glad tiding for who restrains himself from all forms of misconduct.
The prophet advised us to be conscious of our dealings with women, that the first temptation to have befallen the Israelites was from a woman. He said,
“This world is sweet and dazzling, and Allaah has you put in charge of it to see how you will do and what you will do. So beware of this world and beware of women, for the first incitement that befell the Children of Israel was concerning women. ”
[Muslim, 4925].
May Allah continue to guide and protect us.
Allah is Oft forgiven.
He is ready to clear us off our misdeed provided we seek His mercies, guidance and repent:
: قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
“Say: ‘O (My slaves) who has transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Suratul Zumar Verse 53
May He forgive our shortcomings; may he grant us protection from all forms of temptation and to the right path, Ameen.
Wassalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
SPEAKER : Shehu Abdus-Salaam Aladodo (Abu-Ubaydah)
CHANNEL : Dream Da'wah Network
Presents : Lessons from Prophet Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam)
In the name of Allah, the Sole Protector of man, the Just of the Judges, and the Sustainer of the world... He made His signs clear to us, so we will ponder; and sent His messengers so we will be guided.
May His Blessings and Mercies linger upon his noblest servant, Muhammad, his household, his companions, and his followers – till the day of resurrection. Aameen.
Respectable brothers and sisters in Islam, we will in-shaa-Allah be discussing an event culled from the lifetime of Prophet Yusuf (Alayhi salaam).
Prophet Yusuf has been written in history as the most handsome or gorgeous person of his time, he had a profound beauty such that even the wife of Al-Aziz (the minister) had Inclinations towards him. This was described at length in chapter twelve of the Holy Qur’an. Let us make sure we read it up someday. (May Allah grant us the understanding of his Words).
Prophet Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam) had uttered a statement when it became known that the wife of the minister planned to incarcerate him, because he rejects having an affair with her:
قَالَ رَبِّ السِّجْنُ أَحَبُّ إِلَيَّ مِمَّا يَدْعُونَنِي إِلَيْهِ ۖ وَإِلَّا تَصْرِفْ عَنِّي كَيْدَهُنَّ أَصْبُ إِلَيْهِنَّ وَأَكُنْ مِنَ الْجَاهِلِينَ
“… Oh my Lord! Prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me. Unless you turn away their plot from me, I will feel inclined towards them and be one of the ignorant."
But, on what course were they inviting Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam)? Was it for a sermon or a discussion? Obviously not!
It was for a lascivious deal.
However, did he grant the minister’s wife her request? Of course not.
He instead said,
"O my Lord! Prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me..."
What a pious man – who passed such an indelible test.
This is a story Allah relates to us so we may be guided. Allah indeed detests the act of unlawful sex. He counsels,
“And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is an evil way…” Q17:32
Noteworthy is the fact that Yusuf (alayhi salaam) was even lured by a wealthy, beautiful, and famous woman – the wife to a minister!
It is a different case entirely today: we live in a world where these are commonplace acts, even among children. May Allah safeguard us from this misdeed.
This is purely a plot from the devil, to spur man into evil deals. That is why Allah instructs us to be modest, in our dressings and to lower our gaze.
When a lady dresses lustfully, the devil whispers dirt into the heart of the man; this would come like a tickle, then it grows unsteadily until he falls for the mischief.
Allah says in the Holy Qur’an,
“And as for him who feared standing before his Lord and restrained himself from impure evil desires , verily Paradise will be his abode”.
(An-Naziat Verse 40).
This in other words a glad tiding for who restrains himself from all forms of misconduct.
The prophet advised us to be conscious of our dealings with women, that the first temptation to have befallen the Israelites was from a woman. He said,
“This world is sweet and dazzling, and Allaah has you put in charge of it to see how you will do and what you will do. So beware of this world and beware of women, for the first incitement that befell the Children of Israel was concerning women. ”
[Muslim, 4925].
May Allah continue to guide and protect us.
Allah is Oft forgiven.
He is ready to clear us off our misdeed provided we seek His mercies, guidance and repent:
: قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
“Say: ‘O (My slaves) who has transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Suratul Zumar Verse 53
May He forgive our shortcomings; may he grant us protection from all forms of temptation and to the right path, Ameen.
Wassalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
SPEAKER : Shehu Abdus-Salaam Aladodo (Abu-Ubaydah)
CHANNEL : Dream Da'wah Network
