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Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 22

Joseph · Meccan · Juz 12 · Page 237

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وَلَمَّا بَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُۥٓ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ حُكْمًا وَعِلْمًا ۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ ﴿22﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And when he [Yûsuf (Joseph)] attained his full manhood, We gave him wisdom and knowledge (the Prophethood); thus We reward the Muhsinûn (doers of good - see the footnote of V.9:120).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَمَّا walammā And when
بَلَغَ balagha he reached
أَشُدَّهُۥٓ ashuddahu his maturity
ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ ātaynāhu We gave him
حُكْمًۭا ḥuk'man wisdom
وَعِلْمًۭا ۚ waʿil'man and knowledge
وَكَذَٰلِكَ wakadhālika And thus
نَجْزِى najzī We reward
ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ l-muḥ'sinīna the good-doers

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 22) ➊ {وَ لَمَّا بَلَغَ اَشُدَّهٗۤ اٰتَيْنٰهُ حُكْمًا وَّ عِلْمًا:’’ اَشُدَّ ‘‘} According to some scholars, it is singular which has come on the pattern of plural. Some have said it is plural, but its singular form does not exist in its wording. Some have said it is the plural of {’’ شِدَّةٌ ‘‘}, just as {’’نِعْمَةٌ ‘‘} is the plural of {’’ أَنْعُمٌ ‘‘}, meaning they reached the fullness of their strength and youth. The term of puberty has also been derived from the very word {’’ بَلَغَ ‘‘}. This is the time when, upon its arrival, the pen that records good and evil is appointed for a person, which was not appointed for him in childhood. Now he becomes capable of being the means for the birth of another human like himself. It is not known what evidence those people have who determine the age of Yusuf (peace be upon him) at this time as twenty-five, thirty, or forty years. In any case, the kind of prosperity and luxury in which Yusuf (peace be upon him) was brought up, this age comes like a storm, but upon him was the grace of Allah, due to which, instead of the calamities of arrogance, lust, and the afflictions of beauty and love, Allah Almighty granted him judgment and knowledge. {’’حُكْمٌ‘‘ } and {’’حِكْمَةٌ ‘‘} are almost synonymous, meaning the ability to decide in favor of truth between two opposing and clashing matters, truth and falsehood. After this ability is granted, a person becomes capable of deciding between right and wrong, and Allah Almighty granted him knowledge, that is, the recognition of good and evil and the ability to know and act upon those things which common people do not know, which includes the interpretation of dreams and also that knowledge which he demonstrated when, upon the offer of ministry, he requested the department of treasury: «{اِنِّيْ حَفِيْظٌ عَلِيْمٌ }» [ یوسف : ۵۵ ] "Indeed, I am a good keeper, knowledgeable."

➋ { وَ كَذٰلِكَ نَجْزِي الْمُحْسِنِيْنَ :} Whether a person is prosperous or destitute, if he remains steadfast on goodness and righteousness, Allah Almighty rewards him in the same way. For example, any poor person who, instead of complaining to Allah and being displeased with his condition, remains patient and grateful for his destiny, is content with it, and does not take a wrong step, then Allah Almighty rewards him in the same way. The meaning is that this favor was not only for Yusuf (peace be upon him), but every person who adheres to ihsan (excellence) receives such a reward.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

22. 1. That is, prophethood or the wisdom and power of decision before prophethood.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

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22. And when Joseph reached maturity, We granted him wisdom and knowledge [21], and thus do We reward those who do good.

According to the commentators, he reached Egypt at the age of 17 and stayed in the house of the Aziz of Egypt for about three years. During this period, Allah Almighty granted him the power of decision and taught him the principles of governance, and also bestowed knowledge upon him. By knowledge is generally meant the knowledge of revelation, and such knowledge Allah Almighty instills in the hearts of the Prophets even before their appointment. For this reason, even the life of the Prophets before their prophethood is pure and spotless.
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