Early Life and Dreams - Jealousy and Betrayal
What plan did Yusuf (A)’s brothers make AND what excuse did they give for his disappearance?
Push him into a well, A wolf attacked him.
What did Zulaikha, Aziz’s wife, try to do to Yusuf (pbuh) AND what did she accuse him of doing?
She tried to seduce him and then accused him of attacking her.
Why were the brothers anxious after Ben Yamin was caught?
They had vowed to bring Ben Yamin back to their father.
What was Prophet Yaqub (pbuh)'s God given ability?
To interpret dreams
How did Yusuf (pbuh) get out of the well?
A caravan traveler pulled him out with a bucket.
What clue helped prove Yusuf’s (PBUH) innocence?
The baby stated that the prophet's shirt was torn from the back, so he was telling the truth.
How did Yusuf (pbuh) ensure that his brothers would return with Ben Yamin?
He put the money back in their grain sacks
In which region did this take place?
Egypt
How did Prophet Yaqub (pbuh) know his sons were lying?
Yusuf (pbuh)’s shirt wasn’t torn.
What event did Zulaikha arrange to defend her actions in front of the noble women AND what did the women do when they saw Yusuf (pbuh)?
A banquet where each guest was given a knife, the women cut their fingers accidentally instead of the fruit.
How did Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) reveal his identity to his brothers?
He disclosed it after reading his father’s letter.
What caused Prophet Yaqub (pbuh) to almost go blind AND what cured him?
Grief caused by his separation from Yusuf (pbuh), The shirt of prophet Yusuf (pbuh)
What dream did Yusuf (pbuh) have, and how did his father explain it?
Stars, the sun, and the moon bowing to him (sign of a great future).
What role did Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) take on after being freed from prison?
The chief manager of the empire's food stores
How did Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) react when his brothers came to him for food grains?
He recognized them but they didn't recognize him,
He asked them to bring Ben Yamin, the youngest brother
Why did the Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) like being in prison?
He felt safe being away from Zulaikah and her temptations. Also, he could spread islam among the prisoners.
How did Yusuf’s (pbuh) brothers react when they found out he had been saved?
They claimed he was their slave and offered to sell him.
What was the meaning of the King’s dream involving seven fat cows and seven thin ones?
Seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine
What did the brothers say when Ben Yamin was caught with the cup?
“If Ben Yamin has stolen, then his brother Yusuf (PBUH) also stole in the past.”
What is the secret of Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) and Ben Yamin?
Ben Yamin and the Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) were real brothers and the other ten were his step brothers