Rowwad Translation Center — 237

12:15 Then when they took him away and they agreed to cast him into the bottom of the well, We inspired him: “You will surely inform them of this affair of theirs when they will not realize [who you are].”

12:16 At night they came to their father, crying.

12:17 They said, “O our father, we went off racing one another and left Joseph with our belongings, and a wolf ate him. But you will never believe us, no matter how truthful we may be.”

12:18 They brought his shirt, stained with false blood[1]. He said, “Nay; rather your souls have enticed you to commit something. But I will bear it with beautiful patience. It is Allah’s help that I seek against what you claim.”

12:19 Some travelers came and sent their water fetcher, who lowered his bucket into the well. He cried out, “Oh, what good news; here is a boy!” They kept him hidden as merchandise[1], but Allah is All-Knowing of what they did.

12:20 They sold him for a meager price, a few silver coins; they were quite indifferent about him[1].

12:21 The man[1] in Egypt who bought him said to his wife, “Make his stay comfortable; perhaps he will benefit us or we may adopt him as a son.” This is how We established Joseph in the land, so that We may teach him the interpretation of dreams. Allah’s decree always prevails, but most people do not know.

12:22 When he reached his prime, We gave him wisdom[1] and knowledge. This is how We reward those who do good.