Rowwad Translation Center — 246

12:87 O my sons, go and find out[1] about Joseph and his brother, and do not despair of Allah’s mercy. Indeed, no one despairs of Allah’s mercy except the disbelieving people.”

12:88 When they came into Joseph’s presence, they said, “O chief minister, we and our family have been struck with adversity, and we have brought some goods of scanty worth. So give us full measure [of grain] and be charitable to us, for Allah rewards those who are charitable.”

12:89 He said, “Do you know what you did to Joseph and his brother when you were ignorant[1]?”

12:90 They said, “Are you really Joseph?” He said, “I am Joseph, and this is my brother. Allah has surely been gracious to us[1]. Whoever fears Allah and remains patient, Allah will not let the reward of those who do good to go to waste.”

12:91 They said, “By Allah, Allah has favored you[1] over us, and we have surely been sinful.”

12:92 He said, “There is no blame on you today. May Allah forgive you, for He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.

12:93 Take this shirt of mine and throw it over my father’s face; he will recover his sight. Then come back to me with all of your family.”

12:94 When the caravan set out [from Egypt], their father said, “I certainly sense the fragrance of Joseph, even though you might think that I am senile.”

12:95 They said, “By Allah, you are still lost in your old delusion.”