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The Koran (Al-Qur'an)

Muhammad (recited); trans. George Sale · c. 610-632 CE; English translation 1734 primary

passage 484 of 853 · C.I.E., Ph.D., ETC. > CHAPTER XII. (15/17)

3 Jallalo'ddin. 4 Al Beidâwi. 5 Idem. 6 Idem.

Joseph said unto them, Do ye know what ye did unto Joseph and his brother, when ye were ignorant of the consequences thereof?b 90 They answered, Art thou really Joseph?c He replied, I am Joseph; and this is my brother. Now hath GOD been gracious unto us. For whoso feareth God, and persevereth with patience, shall at length find relief; since GOD will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish. They said, By GOD, now hath GOD chosen thee above us; and we have surely been sinners. Joseph answered, Let there be no reproach cast on you this day. GOD forgiveth you; for he is the most merciful of those who show mercy. Depart ye with this my inner garment,d and throw it on my father's face; and he shall recover his sight: and then come unto me with all your family. And when the company of travellers was departed from Egypt on their journey towards Canaan, their father said, unto those who were about him, Verily I perceive the smell of Joseph;e although ye think that I dote. They answered, By GOD, thou art in thy old mistake.f But when the messenger of good tidingsg was come with Joseph's inner garment, he threw it over his face; and he recovered his eyesight. And Jacob said, Did I not tell you that I knew from GOD, that which ye knew not? They answered, O father, ask pardon of our sins for us, for we have surely been sinners. He replied, I will surely ask pardon for you of my LORD;h for he is gracious and merciful. 100 And when Jacob and his family arrived in Egypt, and were introduced unto Joseph, he received his parents unto him,i and said, Enter ye into Egypt, by GOD'S favor, in full security.

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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) · Muhammad (recited); trans. George Sale · 610–632