Yusuf (Joseph) يوسف
عليه السلام
Yusuf عليه السلام was betrayed by jealous brothers, cast into a well, sold into Egypt and tested by temptation and imprisonment. Allah raised him to authority, where he planned for famine and saved communities. When his family returned, Yusuf chose forgiveness over revenge.
Qur’an references
Authentic hadith
Lessons
Integrity matters most when nobody appears to see.
Use knowledge and planning to serve society.
Forgiveness can heal a family after serious harm.
Timeline
Before Bani Israel’s long residence in Egypt
His life in Egypt is clear; the Nablus tomb attribution is not authenticated in revelation.
Locations
- Where he lived
- Canaan in youth and Egypt for most of the account in Surah Yusuf.
- Where he died
- The death and burial location are not given in the Qur’an or a sahih hadith.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
The site called Joseph’s Tomb near Nablus is a famous traditional attribution.
Evidence assessment
Islamic revelation does not authenticate the Nablus identification.
Modern country / location
Traditional claim: Nablus, West Bank; verified grave unknown