ترجمة معاني سورة يوسف باللغة الإنجليزية من كتاب Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation

Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation

آية رقم 1

Yusuf


(12:1) Alif. Lam. Ra'. These are the verses of a Book that clearly expounds
the truth.
آية رقم 2

(12:2) We have revealed it as a Recitation1 in Arabic that you
may fully understand2.

(12:6) (As you have seen in the dream), so will your Lord choose you5
(for His task) and will impart to you the comprehension of the deeper meaning
of things6 and will bestow the full measure of His favour upon you
and upon the house of Jacob even as He earlier bestowed it in full measure upon
your forefathers, Abraham and Isaac. Surely your Lord is All- Knowing, All-Wise."7
آية رقم 7

(12:7) Verily in the story of Joseph and his brothers there are many signs
for those who inquire (about the truth).

(12:8) And call to mind when the brothers of Joseph conferred together and
said: "Surely Joseph and his brother8 are dearer to our father than
we are, although we are a group of so many. Our father is clearly mistaken.9

(12:10) Thereupon one of them said: "Do not kill Joseph, but if you are bent
upon doing something, cast him down to the bottom of some dark pit, perhaps
some caravan passing by will take him out of it."

(12:11) After so deciding they said to their father: "Why is it that you
do not trust us regarding Joseph although we are his true well-wishers?"
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(12:12) Send him out with us tomorrow that he may enjoy himself and play
while we will be there, standing guard over him."1

(12:13) Their father answered: "It grieves me indeed that you should take
him with you for I fear that some wolf might eat him up while you are negligent
of him."

(12:14) They said: "Should a wolf eat him, despite the presence of our strong
group, we would indeed be a worthless lot!"

(12:15) So when they went away with Joseph and decided to cast him in the
bottom of the dark pit, We revealed to Joseph: "Surely a time will come when
you will remind them of their deed. They know nothing about the consequence
of what they are doing."2
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(12:16) At nightfall they came to their father weeping

(12:18) And they brought Joseph's shirt, stained with false blood. Seeing
this their father exclaimed: "Nay (this is not true); rather your evil souls
have made it easy for you to commit a heinous act. So I will bear this patiently,
and in good grace.3 It is Allah's help alone that I seek against
your fabrication."4

(12:19) And a caravan came, and they sent their water drawer to draw water.
As he let down his bucket in the well he (observed Joseph) and cried out: "This
is good news. There is a boy." They concealed him, considering him as part of
their merchandise, while Allah was well aware of what they did.

(12:20) Later they sold him for a paltry sum5 - just a few dirhams;
they did not care to obtain a higher price.

(12:21) The man6 from Egypt who bought him said to his wife7:
"Take good care of him, possibly he might be of benefit to us or we might adopt
him as a son."8 Thus We found a way for Joseph to become established
in that land and in order that We might teach him to comprehend the deeper meaning
of things.9 Allah has full power to implement His design although
most people do not know that.

(12:22) And when Joseph reached the age of maturity, We granted him judgement
and knowledge.0 Thus do We reward those who do good.

(12:23) And it so happened that the lady in whose house Joseph was living,
sought to tempt him to herself, and one day bolting the doors she said: "Come
on now!" Joseph answered: "May Allah grant me refuge! My Lord has provided an
honourable abode for me (so how can I do something so evil)? Such wrong-doers
never prosper."1

(12:24) And she advanced towards him, and had Joseph not perceived a sign2
from his Lord he too would have advanced towards her. Thus was Joseph shown
a sign from his Lord that We might avert from him all evil and indecency,3
for indeed he was one of Our chosen servants.

(12:25) Then both of them rushed to the door, each seeking to get ahead of
the other, and she tore Joseph's shirt from behind. Then both of them found
the husband of the lady at the door. Seeing him she said: "What should be the
punishment of him who has foul designs on your wife except that he should be
imprisoned or subjected to painful chastisement?"

(12:26) Joseph said: "It is she who was trying to tempt me to herself." And
a witness belonging to her own household testified4 (on grounds
of circumstantial evidence): "If his shirt is torn from the front, then she
is telling the truth and he is a liar.

(12:31) Hearing of their sly talk the chief's wife sent for those ladies,
and arranged for them a banquet, and got ready couches,6 and gave
each guest a knife. Then, while they were cutting and eating the fruit, she
signalled Joseph: "Come out to them." When the ladies saw him they were so struck
with admiration that they cut their hands, exclaiming: "Allah preserve us. This
is no mortal human. This is nothing but a noble angel!"

(12:35) Then it occurred to them to cast Joseph into prison for a while even
though they had seen clear signs0 (of Joseph's innocence and of
the evil ways of their ladies).

(12:41) Fellow-prisoners! (This is the interpretation of your dreams): one
of you will serve wine to his lord (the king of Egypt).As for the other, he
will be crucified and birds will eat of his head. The question concerning what
you asked has thus been decided."4

(12:42) And Joseph said to the one of the two prisoners who he knew would
be set free: "Mention me in your lord's presence." But Satan caused him to forget
mentioning this to his lord (the ruler of Egypt) and so Joseph languished in
prison for several years.5

(12:43) And once6 the king said: "I have dreamt that there are
seven fat cows and seven lean cows are devouring them, and there are seven fresh
green ears of corn and seven others dry and withered. My nobles! Tell me what
is the interpretation of this dream, if you are well-versed in interpretation
of dreams."7

(12:45) Then of the two prisoners, the one who had been set free, now remembered,
after the lapse of a long period, what Joseph had said. He said: "I will tell
you the interpretation of this dream; just send me (to Joseph in prison)."8

(12:46) Then he went to Joseph and said to him: "Joseph, O truthfulness incarnate,9
tell the true meaning of the dream in which seven fat cows are devoured by seven
lean ones; and there are seven green ears of corn and seven others dry and withered
so that I may return to the people and they may learn."0

(12:52) Joseph said:6 "I did this so that he [i.e. the chief)
may know that I did not betray him in his absence, and that Allah does not allow
the design of the treacherous to succeed.

(12:54) The king said: "Bring him to me. I will select him exclusively for
my own service." So when Joseph spoke to him the king said: "You are now one
of established position, fully-trusted by us."7

(12:55) Joseph said: "Place me in charge of the treasures of the land. I
am a good keeper and know my task well."
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(12:57) Surely the reward of the Hereafter is better for those who believe
and act in a God-fearing way.9

(12:58) And Joseph's brothers came to Egypt and presented themselves before
him.0 He recognized them, but they did not know him.1
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(12:61) They said: "We will surely try to prevail over our father to send
him. Be sure we shall do so."

(12:62) And Joseph said to his servants: "Put surreptitiously in their packs
the goods they had given in exchange for corn." Joseph did so expecting that
they would find it when they returned home. Feeling grateful for this generosity,
they might be inclined to return to him.

(12:63) When they returned to their father they said: "Father! We have been
denied further supply of corn. So send with us our brother that we may bring
the supplies. We shall be responsible for his protection."

(12:65) And when they opened their things they found that their goods had
been given back to them. Thereupon they cried: "Father! What else would we desire?
Look, even our goods have been given back to us, so we shall go now and bring
supplies for our family, we shall protect our brother, and bring another camel-load
of corn. That additional supply will be easily secured."

(12:68) And it so happened that when they entered the city (by many gates)
as their father had directed them, this precautionary measure proved ineffective
against Allah's will. There was an uneasiness in Jacob's soul which he so tried
to remove. Surely he was possessed of knowledge owing to the knowledge that
We bestowed upon him. But most people do not know the truth of the matter.4

(12:72) The officials said: "We have lost the king's cup." (And their chief
added): "He who brings it shall have a camel-load of provisions, I guarantee
that."
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(12:74) The officials said: "If you are lying, what will be the penalty for
him who has stolen?"

(12:76) Then Joseph began searching their bags before searching his own brother's
bag. Then he brought forth the drinking-cup from his brother's bag. Thus did
We contrive to support Joseph.9 He had no right, according to the
religion of the king (i.e. the law of Egypt), to take his brother, unless Allah
so willed.0 We exalt whomsoever We will over others by several degrees.
And above all those who know is the One Who truly knows.

(12:78) They said: "O powerful chief (al-aziz)!2 His father is
an age-stricken man, (and in order that he may not suffer) seize one of us in
his stead. We indeed consider you an excellent person."

(12:79) Joseph said: "Allah forbid that we should seize any except him with
whom we found our good.3 Were we to do so, we would surely be one
of the wrong-doers."

(12:80) Then, when they had despaired of Joseph they went to a corner and
counselled together. The eldest of them said: "Do you not know that your father
has taken a solemn promise from you in the name of Allah, and you failed in
your duty towards Joseph? So I will not depart from this land until my father
permits me, or Allah pronounces His judgement in my favour. He is the best of
those who judge."

(12:81) So go back to your father and tell him: "Father! Your son has certainly
been guilty of stealing. We did not see him stealing but testify according to
what we know, and obviously we had no power to keep watch over that what is
altogether hidden from us.

(12:82) You may inquire of the dwellers of the city where we were, and of
the people of the caravan with whom we travelled. We are altogether truthful
in what we say."

(12:83) The father heard the narration and said: "(All that is untrue). But
your souls have made it easy for you to engage in a heinous act.4
So, I will be graciously patient even at this. Allah may well bring them all
back to me. He is All-Knowing, All-Wise."

(12:84) Then he turned his back to them, and said: "O my grief for Joseph!"
His eyes whitened with grief and he was choked up with sorrow trying to suppress
his grief.

(12:88) On going to Egypt they presented themselves to Joseph and said to
him: "O chief! We and our family are struck with distress and have brought only
a paltry sum. So give us corn in full measure, and give it to us in charity.5
Allah rewards those who are charitable."

(12:89) When Joseph heard this (he could not hold himself and said): "Do
you remember what you did to Joseph and his brother when you were ignorant?"

(12:91) They said: "We swear by Allah! Indeed Allah has chosen you in preference
to us and we were truly guilty."

(12:94) And as the caravan set out (from Egypt), their father said (in Canaan):
"Indeed I smell the fragrance of Joseph.6 I say so although you
may think that I am doting."

(12:98) He said: "I shall pray to my Lord for your forgiveness, for He, and
indeed He alone, is Ever Forgiving, Most Merciful."

(12:100) And after they had entered the city, Joseph raised his parents to
the throne9 beside himself, and they (involuntarily) bowed in prostration
before him.0 Joseph said: "Father! This is the fulfilment of the
vision I had before - one that My Lord has caused to come true. He was kind
to me when He rescued me from the prison, and brought you from the desert after
Satan had stirred discord between me and my brothers. Certainly my Lord is Subtle
in the fulfilment of His will; He is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
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(12:103) And most of the people, howsoever you might so desire, are not going
to believe.
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(12:106) And most of them believe in Allah only when they associate others
with Him in His Divinity.6

(12:107) Do they, then, feel secure that an overwhelming chastisement shall
not visit them, and the Hour shall not suddenly come upon them without their
even perceiving it?7

(12:108) Tell them plainly: "This is my way: I call you to Allah, on the
basis of clear perception - both I and those who follow me. Allah - Glory be
to Him - is free of every imperfection.8 I have nothing to do with
those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity."

(12:109) The Messengers whom We raised before you, (O Muhammad), and to whom
We sent down revelations, were only human beings, and were from among those
living in earthly habitations. Have these people not travelled in the earth
that they may observe the end of their predecessors? Certainly the abode of
the Hereafter is much better for those (who accepted the call of the Messengers
and) acted in a God-fearing manner. Will you still not act with good sense?9

(12:110) (It also happened with the earlier Messengers that for long they
preached and people paid no heed) until the Messengers despaired of their people,
and the people also fancied that they had been told lies (by the Messengers),
then suddenly Our help came to the Messengers. And when such an occasion comes
We rescue whom We will; as for the guilty, Our chastisement cannot be averted
from them.

(12:111) Certainly in the stories of the bygone people there is a lesson
for people of understanding. What is being narrated in the Qur'an is no fabrication;
it is rather confirmation of the Books that preceded it, and a detailed0
exposition of everything, and a guidance and mercy for people of faith.
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