Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 46
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
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➋ Here, observe the attitude of the cupbearer: there is no mention of any apology for forgetting, and see the vastness of Yusuf’s (peace be upon him) heart—he did not even ask why the cupbearer hadn't remembered Yusuf the Siddiq after such a long time, or what he had come for now. This is the difference between people of self-interest and those who do good.
➌ The cupbearer did not mention the dreamer, but he narrated the dream in exactly the same words as the king’s, because even a single word’s difference can change the meaning. In the Qur’an, in both places, there is mention of the lean cows eating the fat cows, but the mention of the dry ears wrapping around the green ears—where did the commentators get this from? Allah Almighty knows best. The cupbearer requested: give us a verdict (interpretation) about this dream; people are waiting, so that I may go and inform them, and they may also know.
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.
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
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[45] When the cupbearer, who had been released from prison, heard this reply, he immediately remembered Sayyiduna Yusuf (Joseph) ؑ, his ability to interpret dreams, the fulfillment of his interpretations word for word, and also Sayyiduna Yusuf’s last message. Now, after a long time, he mentioned all these matters to the king, and also informed him that a very pious and noble person had been imprisoned for a long time without any fault. He said, “If you permit me, I will go to him in the prison and ask him about the interpretation of this dream and then inform you.”
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The Cupbearer Asking Sayyiduna Yusuf for the Interpretation of the Dream:
The king was already disturbed and was not at all satisfied with the answers given by the interpreters. His heart testified that some dangerous calamity was about to befall. Therefore, he immediately granted the cupbearer permission to go to the prison. Upon reaching the prison, the cupbearer addressed Sayyiduna Yusuf ؑ with words that revived the memories of their time together in captivity. The noble character, knowledge, and morals of Sayyiduna Yusuf ؑ had left such an impression on the cupbearer’s mind during that period that he had not forgotten them, and thus he addressed him, “O my truthful companion.” After this address, he narrated the king’s dream to Sayyiduna Yusuf ؑ word for word, also mentioning the response of the interpreters. Then he asked for the interpretation of the dream and explained his purpose: firstly, so that the king, the interpreters, and the common people would know the interpretation of the dream; and secondly, so that everyone would also come to know how a knowledgeable, moral, and most capable person had been imprisoned for years without any fault.
