Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 88
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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88. 2. That is, the price (thaman) we have brought to buy grain is very little and insignificant.
88. 3. That is, do not look at our meager capital, give us full measure in exchange for it.
88. 4. That is, accept our meager capital and show kindness and charity to us. And some commentators have interpreted this to mean: by freeing our brother Binyamin, show kindness to us.
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The Third Time the Brothers of Yusuf Appear in Yusuf’s Court:
Now, these brothers had no knowledge about Yusuf ؑ as to where he could be or in which direction they should go to search for him. They did suspect that the caravan which had taken him out of the well was heading towards Egypt, so there was a possibility that he might be in Egypt. However, regarding Binyamin, they were certain that the king of Egypt had kept him with himself, and the third brother was also there. Therefore, for the third time, they again set out for Egypt, managing to gather a little bit of money so that in this time of famine they could at least get some grain, and at the same time, they would try to recover their brothers. Thus, upon reaching Egypt, the very first thing they did was to approach the king of Egypt and pleaded with him that a very difficult time had befallen them. They had no grain to eat, and even for grain, they had no money for the grain. They said, “We have brought a small amount of money. If you could give us the full measure of grain, it would be a great kindness on your part. You have already done us many favors for which we cannot thank you enough. Please do us another favor now, and only Allah can reward you for it. And, God willing, He will surely reward you.”
