HIS DREAM CAME TRUE

 FAJR REMINDER: HIS DREAM CAME TRUE 

By: Umm Affan

Sha‘bān 2, 1447 (21-January-2026)

Thus, Prophet Yūsuf (‘Alayhi Salām) devised plans to reunite his family. Allāh informs us that he (‘Alayhi Salām) said to his brothers:

اذْهَبُوا بِقَمِيصِي هَٰذَا فَأَلْقُوهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِ أَبِي يَأْتِ بَصِيرًا وَأْتُونِي بِأَهْلِكُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ

“Go with this shirt of mine and cast it over the face of my father; he will become clear-sighted, and bring me your family all together.”

[Sūrah Yūsuf (12) Verse 93]

The brothers then left for home. With his fatherly love, Prophet Ya’qūb (‘Alayhi Salām) began to sense the fragrance of his son, Yūsuf, though the family members attributed it to his old age. Upon arriving home, the brothers followed the instructions and cast the shirt over their father’s face, restoring his sight. Allāh informs us that their father exclaimed:

أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّي أَعْلَمُ مِنَ اللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

“…Did I not say to you, ‘I know from Allāh that which you know not.’”

[Sūrah Yūsuf (12) Verse 96]

Feeling remorseful, the brothers requested their father to seek Allāh’s Forgiveness for them. Just like Prophet Yūsuf (‘Alayhi Salām), he harbored no anger or resentment towards them for their past actions and promised to pray for their forgiveness. They then all set off for Egypt.

When Prophet Yūsuf (‘Alayhi Salām)’s family arrived in Egypt, he went out to greet his parents with honor, accompanied by many people. Allāh says:

وَرَفَعَ أَبَوَيْهِ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ وَخَرُّوا لَهُ سُجَّدًا وَقَالَ يَا أَبَتِ هَٰذَا تَأْوِيلُ رُؤْيَايَ مِن قَبْلُ قَدْ جَعَلَهَا رَبِّي حَقًّا وَقَدْ أَحْسَنَ بِي إِذْ أَخْرَجَنِي مِنَ السِّجْنِ وَجَاءَ بِكُم مِّنَ الْبَدْوِ مِن بَعْدِ أَن نَّزَغَ الشَّيْطَانُ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ إِخْوَتِي إِنَّ رَبِّي لَطِيفٌ لِّمَا يَشَاءُ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْعَلِيمُ الْحَكِيمُ

“And he raised his parents to the throne and they fell down before him prostrate. And he said: ‘O my father! This is the interpretation of my dream aforetime! My Lord has made it come true! He was indeed good to me when he took me out of the prison and brought you (all here) out of the Bedouin life, and Shayṭān (Satan) had sown enmity between me and my brothers. Certainly, my Lord is the Most Courteous and Kind unto whom He will. Truly He! Only He is the Al-Knowing, the All-Wise.’”

[Sūrah Yūsuf (12) Verse 100]

His prayers were answered; favored by Allāh, he was reunited with his parents and brothers, and Allāh granted him Prophethood and kingship.

Then, Prophet Yūsuf (‘Alayhi Salām) beautifully invoked Allāh. Allah informs us that he said:

رَبِّ قَدْ آتَيْتَنِي مِنَ الْمُلْكِ وَعَلَّمْتَنِي مِن تَأْوِيلِ الْأَحَادِيثِ فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ أَنتَ وَلِيِّي فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ تَوَفَّنِي مُسْلِمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِي بِالصَّالِحِينَ

“My Lord! You have indeed bestowed on me the sovereignty, and taught me the interpretation of dreams; The (only) Creator of the heavens and the earth! You are my Walī (Protector, Helper, Supporter, Guardian, etc.) in this world and in the Hereafter, cause me to die as a Muslim (the one submitting to Your Will), and join me with the righteous.”

[Sūrah Yūsuf (12) Verse 101]

Now, the narrative has come to an end. This is the story of Prophet Yūsuf (‘Alayhi Salam) which Allāh narrates to Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) and his Ummah.

The central theme of the story is the importance of patience in the face of difficulty and grief. Both Prophet Yūsuf and his father (‘Alayhima Salām) encountered significant trials, yet, through patience, they triumphed over their challenges. Is there any gain without experiencing pain?

I beseech Allāh to grant His special Mercy upon Prophet Yūsuf and his esteemed ancestors (Ibrāhīm, Ishaque, and Ya’qūb).