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A model for a Muslim youth

A MODEL FOR A MUSLIM YOUTH

The story of Joseph, peace be upon him, represents the peak of all the Qur’anic stories with regard to its topical unity and its artistic appeal, and also with regard to the lessons of faith which the story contains.

Joseph, the righteous, may blessings and peace be upon him, is an example of a patient youth who has raised himself above carnal desires and temptations of Satan.

He was an example of a da’ee youth who worked day and night in all circumstances and conditions to raise the words of Allah.

 He took advantage of all occasions to introduce people to the religion of Truth. He also took advantage of what Allah had endowed him with the knowledge and skills for the interpretation of dreams and the knowledge of management.

He used these skills to establish the religion of Allah and attract the hearts of men to it. This undoubtly is the model of a young Muslim that we need in our world today.

He combined perseverance and firmness, insight and understanding with faith and knowledge in the dealings of life.

He did this in such a way that people could see in Islam the ideal code. This code is sufficient to solve problems in all spheres of life.

The story of Joseph, peace be upon him, is considered to be a beacon for youth in particular. It contains crucial situations showing truthfulness and chastity in the face of instinctive motives and natural desires.

Joseph, peace and blessings be upon him, was able to stand in the face of temptations, even though all the enticing elements were present.

 He was a young person, in a strange land, unmarried, and he was commanded by a beautiful woman with high position calling him to herself in total secrecy, threatening him with prison and humiliation if he did not do what she wanted. With all these tempting circumstances, he chose