فَلَمَّا دَخَلُوا۟ عَلَىٰ يُوسُفَ ءَاوَىٰٓ إِلَيْهِ أَبَوَيْهِ وَقَالَ ٱدْخُلُوا۟ مِصْرَ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ءَامِنِينَ 99
Translations
And when they entered upon Joseph, he took his parents to himself [i.e., embraced them] and said, "Enter Egypt, Allāh willing, safe [and secure]."
Transliteration
Falamma dakhalu 'ala Yusufa awaa ilayhi abawayhi wa qala udkhulu Misra in sha'a Allahu amineen
Tafsir (Explanation)
When Yusuf's family entered his presence, he embraced his parents with deep affection and compassion, welcoming them to Egypt with the assurance of safety and security under Allah's will. This moment represents the fulfillment of Yusuf's childhood dream and demonstrates his gracious character despite the trials he endured; the phrase 'in sha'a Allah' (if Allah wills) reflects proper reliance on divine providence rather than human certainty alone. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize this as a pivotal moment of reunion that showcases Yusuf's moral integrity, his honor toward his parents, and Allah's perfect orchestration of events.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs near the conclusion of Surah Yusuf, which narrates the complete life story of Prophet Yusuf. The context follows the recognition scene where Yusuf reveals his true identity to his brothers after many years of separation. This verse depicts the joyful reunion with his parents in Egypt, marking the resolution of the family's trials and the realization of the prophetic dream mentioned at the beginning of the surah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family' (Tirmidhi). This hadith relates to Yusuf's exemplary treatment and honor shown to his parents upon their arrival.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that genuine success is incomplete without honoring and reuniting with family, and that in all our endeavors—whether reuniting loved ones or achieving goals—we must attribute our success to Allah's will by saying 'in sha'a Allah,' recognizing that ultimate authority belongs only to Him. It exemplifies how patience through trials, combined with righteous character, leads to restoration of relationships and divine blessings.
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مَا تَعْبُدُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ إِلَّآ أَسْمَآءً سَمَّيْتُمُوهَآ أَنتُمْ وَءَابَآؤُكُم مَّآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ بِهَا مِن سُلْطَـٰنٍ ۚ إِنِ ٱلْحُكْمُ إِلَّا لِلَّهِ ۚ أَمَرَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِيَّاهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلدِّينُ ٱلْقَيِّمُ وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
You worship not besides Him except [mere] names you have named them, you and your fathers, for which Allāh has sent down no evidence. Legislation is not but for Allāh. He has commanded that you worship not except Him. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know.
وَلَمَّا بَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُۥٓ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ حُكْمًا وَعِلْمًا ۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
And when he [i.e., Joseph] reached maturity, We gave him judgement and knowledge. And thus We reward the doers of good.
قُلْ هَـٰذِهِۦ سَبِيلِىٓ أَدْعُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ۚ عَلَىٰ بَصِيرَةٍ أَنَا۠ وَمَنِ ٱتَّبَعَنِى ۖ وَسُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ وَمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ
Say, "This is my way; I invite to Allāh with insight, I and those who follow me. And exalted is Allāh; and I am not of those who associate others with Him."
قَالَ يَـٰبُنَىَّ لَا تَقْصُصْ رُءْيَاكَ عَلَىٰٓ إِخْوَتِكَ فَيَكِيدُوا۟ لَكَ كَيْدًا ۖ إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنَ لِلْإِنسَـٰنِ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ
He said, "O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to man, is a manifest enemy.