The story of the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) and his reunion with his family - in the Quran

The story of the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) and his reunion with his family in the Quran is recounted in Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12).

After Yusuf's brothers had thrown him into a well and then sold him into slavery in Egypt, they went back to their father and told him that Yusuf had been killed by a wolf. Many years later, when Yusuf had become the chief advisor to the king of Egypt, he encountered his brothers who had come to Egypt to buy food during a famine.

At first, Yusuf concealed his identity from his brothers and tested them to see if they had truly repented for what they had done to him. Eventually, when Yusuf was convinced that his brothers had truly regretted their past actions, he revealed his identity to them and forgave them.

Yusuf then arranged for his entire family, including his father, to come to Egypt and live with him. The family was reunited, and Yusuf was able to reconcile with his brothers and forgive them for what they had done to him. The story highlights the themes of forgiveness, patience, and trust in Allah's plan, and serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and forgiveness in Islam.

Here are the translations of the 11 verses in the Quran that mention the reunion of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) with his family in Egypt:

"And when they entered upon Joseph, he took his brother to himself; he said, "Indeed, I am your brother, so do not despair over what they used to do [to me]." (Surah Yusuf 12:69)

"So when they had tasted it, they were astonished and said, "This is magic; this is an evident magic."" (Surah Yusuf 12:76)

"He said, "Do you know what you did with Joseph and his brother when you were ignorant?"" (Surah Yusuf 12:89)

"They said, "Are you indeed Joseph?" He said "I am Joseph, and this is my brother. Allah has certainly favored us. Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good."" (Surah Yusuf 12:90)

"They said, "By Allah, certainly Allah has preferred you over us, and indeed, we have been sinners." (Surah Yusuf 12:91)

"He said, "No blame will there be upon you today. Allah will forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful." (Surah Yusuf 12:92)

"Take this, my shirt, and cast it over the face of my father; he will become seeing. And bring me your family, all together." (Surah Yusuf 12:93)

"And when the caravan departed [from Egypt], their father said, "Indeed, I find the smell of Joseph [and would say that he was alive] if you did not think me weakened in mind."" (Surah Yusuf 12:94)

"They said, "By Allah, indeed you are in your [same] old error."" (Surah Yusuf 12:95)

"And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"" (Surah Yusuf 12:96)

"[Jacob] said, "I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah, and I know from Allah that which you do not know." (Surah Yusuf 12:86)

The story of the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) and his reunion with his family is recounted in the Quran in 11 verses. After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Yusuf rises to a position of power in Egypt and becomes responsible for the distribution of food during a famine. Yusuf's brothers come to Egypt seeking food and unknowingly stand before him. After testing them, Yusuf reveals his identity and forgives them. He then sends for his father and the rest of his family to come live with him in Egypt. The family is eventually reunited and reconciled, and Yusuf is able to provide for them during the famine.