Surah Yusuf Verse 82 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And ask the city in which we were and the…

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Translation Transliteration — Yusuf

وَاسْأَلِ الْقَرْيَةَ الَّتِي كُنَّا فِيهَا وَالْعِيرَ الَّتِي أَقْبَلْنَا فِيهَا ۖ وَإِنَّا لَصَادِقُونَ ۝٨٢

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Was`alil qaryatal latee kunnaa feehaa wal`eeral lateee aqbalnaa feehaa wa innaa lasaadiqoon

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📖 English Meaning

And ask the city in which we were and the caravan in which we came - and indeed, we are truthful,"

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Key Words and Phrases:

"الْقَرْيَةَ" (the town/city): Here it refers to the people of the city, specifically Egypt (Misr). In Arabic usage, asking "the town" means asking its inhabitants.
"الْعِيرَ" (the caravan): The caravan of travelers and their mounts (camels) that accompanied them on their journey back. The meaning here is the people of that caravan.

Tafsir (Explanation):

In this verse, the brothers of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) are speaking to their father, Prophet Ya'qub (Jacob), peace be upon them both. They had returned home without Yusuf, claiming that a wolf had devoured him, and they brought his shirt stained with false blood as "evidence." Now, to further convince their father of their truthfulness, they instruct him: "Ask the town where we were" — meaning, send someone to inquire among the people of Egypt who witnessed the events — "and ask the caravan in which we returned" — that is, the fellow travelers who accompanied them on the journey back to Canaan. These people, they claim, can verify the story of Yusuf being taken by the wolf.

The verse beautifully illustrates the brothers' attempt to strengthen their case by appealing to external witnesses. However, the deeper lesson for us is profound: truth does not need excessive proof or elaborate justifications. A sincere heart, clear conscience, and honest words are the greatest witnesses. The brothers tried to build a fortress of lies with the bricks of false testimonies, but Allah's truth prevailed, and the deception was eventually exposed. This teaches us that no matter how convincing falsehood may appear, it is fragile and temporary, while truth, even if delayed, always shines through.

Da'wah Reflection:

O beloved reader, reflect on the beauty of this Qur'anic narrative. It is not merely a historical story but a living lesson for every soul. When you speak, let your words be truthful, for Allah knows what is in your heart, and He is the Best of Judges. The brothers of Yusuf thought they could deceive their father, but they could not deceive Allah. In your daily life, remember that honesty is a fortress that protects your honor and brings peace to your heart. Islam calls you to be a person of integrity — one whose words match their actions, and whose actions are guided by the light of faith. The Qur'an invites you to a life of purity and sincerity, where you stand firm in truth even when falsehood surrounds you. And know that Allah, the All-Seeing, is always with those who are truthful, guiding them through every trial and rewarding them with His mercy and love.

📜 Verse 80-84 — Yusuf

80فَلَمَّا اسْتَيْأَسُوا مِنْهُ خَلَصُوا نَجِيًّا ۖ قَالَ كَبِيرُهُمْ أَلَمْ تَعْلَمُوا أَنَّ أَبَاكُمْ قَدْ أَخَذَ عَلَيْكُم مَّوْثِقًا مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَمِن قَبْلُ مَا فَرَّطتُمْ فِي يُوسُفَ ۖ فَلَنْ أَبْرَحَ الْأَرْضَ حَتَّىٰ يَأْذَنَ لِي أَبِي أَوْ يَحْكُمَ اللَّهُ لِي ۖ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ الْحَاكِمِينَ

So when they had despaired of him, they secluded themselves in private consultation. The eldest of them said, "Do you not know that your father has taken upon you an oath by Allah and [that] before you failed in [your duty to] Joseph? So I will never leave [this] land until my father permits me or Allah decides for me, and He is the best of judges.

81ارْجِعُوا إِلَىٰ أَبِيكُمْ فَقُولُوا يَا أَبَانَا إِنَّ ابْنَكَ سَرَقَ وَمَا شَهِدْنَا إِلَّا بِمَا عَلِمْنَا وَمَا كُنَّا لِلْغَيْبِ حَافِظِينَ

Return to your father and say, "O our father, indeed your son has stolen, and we did not testify except to what we knew. And we were not witnesses of the unseen,

82وَاسْأَلِ الْقَرْيَةَ الَّتِي كُنَّا فِيهَا وَالْعِيرَ الَّتِي أَقْبَلْنَا فِيهَا ۖ وَإِنَّا لَصَادِقُونَ

And ask the city in which we were and the caravan in which we came - and indeed, we are truthful,"

83قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًا ۖ فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ عَسَى اللَّهُ أَن يَأْتِيَنِي بِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْعَلِيمُ الْحَكِيمُ

[Jacob] said, "Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allah will bring them to me all together. Indeed it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise."

84وَتَوَلَّىٰ عَنْهُمْ وَقَالَ يَا أَسَفَىٰ عَلَىٰ يُوسُفَ وَابْيَضَّتْ عَيْنَاهُ مِنَ الْحُزْنِ فَهُوَ كَظِيمٌ

And he turned away from them and said, "Oh, my sorrow over Joseph," and his eyes became white from grief, for he was [of that] a suppressor.

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Surah Yusuf Verse 82 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : And ask the city in which we were and the…

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