فَٱسْتَجَابَ لَهُۥ رَبُّهُۥ فَصَرَفَ عَنْهُ كَيْدَهُنَّ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ 34
Translations
So his Lord responded to him and averted from him their plan. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
Transliteration
Fastajaba lahu rabbuhu fasarafa anhu kaidahunna, innahu huwa as-samiu al-alim
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how Allah answered Yusuf's supplication and turned away the evil plot (kaid) of Potiphar's wife and her companions who sought to seduce him. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that Allah's response to Yusuf's sincere du'a demonstrates His attribute of being As-Samiu (The All-Hearing) and Al-Alim (The All-Knowing), affirming that He hears the cries of the oppressed and knows their true intentions, thus protecting the righteous from corruption and harm.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the narrative of Yusuf's trial in Egypt, specifically following his refusal to succumb to the advances of the wife of Al-Aziz. The context is Meccan revelation, though it addresses the universal theme of divine protection for those who remain steadfast in faith. The revelation came to console the Prophet Muhammad and believers facing persecution, illustrating that Allah protects the virtuous from the plots of the wicked.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad said: 'Whoever fears Allah, He will make a way out for him from every difficulty and will provide for him from where he does not expect.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 4286). Additionally, 'The supplication of the oppressed is never rejected, even if he is a dissolute person.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3492)
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that sincere supplication to Allah in times of trial brings divine intervention and protection, emphasizing that Allah's omniscience and perpetual hearing ensure no sincere prayer goes unanswered. For modern readers, it reinforces that maintaining moral integrity despite social pressure and worldly temptations, coupled with reliance on Allah through du'a, guarantees divine support and deliverance from harm.