Let go and let God

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Brothers asking to take Joseph with them
12:11 They said, “Our father, why do you not trust us with Joseph? We will take good care of him. 12:12 “Send him with us tomorrow to run and play. We will protect him.”
Brothers deciding to leave Joseph in well (God’s inspiration)
12:15 When they went away with him, and unanimously decided to throw him into the abyss of the well, we inspired him: “Some day, you will tell them about all this, while they have no idea.”
Merchants deciding to take Joseph and sell him in Egypt
12:19 A caravan passed by, and soon sent their waterer. He let down his bucket, then said, “How lucky! There is a boy here!” They took him along as merchandise, and GOD was fully aware of what they did. 12:20 They sold him for a cheap price— a few Dirhams—for they did not have any need for him.
Governor deciding to buy Joseph
12:21 The one who bought him in Egypt said to his wife, “Take good care of him. Maybe he can help us, or maybe we can adopt him.” We thus established Joseph on earth, and we taught him the interpretation of dreams. GOD’s command is always done, but most people do not know.
Governor’s wife accusing Joseph of attempting to molest her. Joseph defends himself, but matter is left to a witness from the family.
12:25 The two of them raced towards the door, and, in the process, she tore his garment from the back. They found her husband at the door. She said, “What should be the punishment for one who wanted to molest your wife, except imprisonment or a painful punishment?” 12:26 He said, “She is the one who tried to seduce me.” A witness from her family suggested: “If his garment is torn from the front, then she is telling the truth and he is a liar. 12:27 “And if his garment is torn from the back, then she lied, and he is telling the truth.” 12:28 When her husband saw that his garment was torn from the back, he said, “This is a woman’s scheme. Indeed, your scheming is formidable. 12:29 “Joseph, disregard this incident. As for you (my wife), you should seek forgiveness for your sin. You have committed an error.”
Governor’s wife sending him to jail despite his innocence
12:33 He said, “My Lord, the prison is better than giving in to them. Unless You divert their scheming from me, I may desire them and behave like the ignorant ones.” 12:34 His Lord answered his prayer and diverted their scheming from him. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient. 12:35 Later, they saw to it, despite the clear proofs, that they should imprison him for awhile.
Joseph asking his prison mate to remember him at his lord
12:42 He then said to the one to be saved “Remember me at your lord.” Thus, the devil caused him to forget his Lord, and, consequently, he remained in prison a few more years.
King sending for Joseph to interpret his dream
12:46 “Joseph my friend, inform us about seven fat cows being devoured by seven skinny cows, and seven green spikes, and others shriveled. I wish to go back with some information for the people.”
Joseph asking him to investigate the claims against him
12:50 The king said, “Bring him to me.” When the messenger came to him, he (Joseph) said, “Go back to your lord and ask him to investigate the women who cut their hands. My Lord is fully aware of their schemes.” 12:51 (The king) said (to the women), “What do you know about the incident when you tried to seduce Joseph?” They said, “GOD forbid; we did not know of anything evil committed by him.” The wife of the governor said, “Now the truth has prevailed. I am the one who tried to seduce him, and he was the truthful one. 12:52 “I hope that he will realize that I never betrayed him in his absence, for GOD does not bless the schemes of the betrayers. 12:53 “I do not claim innocence for myself. The self is an advocate of vice, except for those who have attained mercy from my Lord. My Lord is Forgiver, Most Merciful.”
Joseph asking to be the treasurer of Egypt
12:54 The king said, “Bring him to me, so I can hire him to work for me.” When he talked with him, he said, “Today, you have a prominent position with us.” 12:55 He said, “Make me the treasurer, for I am experienced in this area and knowledgeable.”
Joseph asking brothers what to do with the one who had the possession of the King’s cup
12:70 When he provided them with their provisions, he placed the drinking cup in his brother’s bag, then an announcer announced: “The owners of this caravan are thieves.” 12:71 They said, as they came towards them, “What did you lose?” 12:72 They said, “We lost the king’s cup. Anyone who returns it will receive an extra camel-load; I personally guarantee this.” 12:73 They said, “By GOD, you know full well that we did not come here to commit evil, nor are we thieves.” 12:74 They said, “What is the punishment for the thief, if you are liars?” 12:75 They said, “The punishment, if it is found in his bag, is that the thief belongs to you. We thus punish the guilty.” 12:76 He then started by inspecting their containers, before getting to his brother’s container, and he extracted it out of his brother’s container. We thus perfected the scheme for Joseph; he could not have kept his brother if he applied the king’s law. But that was the will of GOD. We exalt whomever we choose to higher ranks. Above every knowledgeable one, there is one who is even more knowledgeable.

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Author	Quran Talk Blog
Publisher	Quran Talk
Published	September 24, 2021
Collection	Quran Talk Blog
Topics	Patience, Moses, God's Will, Submission, The Test, Trust in God
Standing	Commentary or other writing

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