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Prophet Yusuf (AS) was the son of Prophet Ya'qub (AS). In the Bible he is referred to as Joseph son of Jacob. The Holy Qur'an has mentioned his story in a beautiful chapter entitled "Surah Yusuf". Prophet Yusuf (AS) had 11 brothers. He was one of the youngest and possessed excellent character and manners. His father loved him dearly.
Prophet Yusuf (AS) once dreamt that eleven stars and the sun and moon were prostrating to him. He related the dream to his father. Prophet Ya'qub (AS) realised that the dream outlined his son's destiny and greatness and cautioned him not to tell his brothers about the dream.

His brothers were jealous of the favour that he enjoyed in their father's eyes and planned to somehow get rid of him. Whenever they took their goats out for grazing they would ask their father if Yusuf (AS) could accompany them. Prophet Ya'qub (AS) always refused, saying that the boy was too young. When Prophet Yusuf (AS) reached the age of 16, his brothers insisted that he was now old enough to accompany them. With reluctance, their father agreed to let them take him with them.

As soon as they were far enough from home, they began to plot about how to dispose of Prophet Yusuf (AS). Then, they came across a dry well. They removed Prophet Yusuf's (AS) shirt, and threw him into the well. Ignoring their young brother's pleas, they heartlessly left him to die of hunger.

On the way back, they slaughtered a goat and stained Prophet Yusuf's (AS) shirt with its blood. They arrived home weeping and told their father that while they were grazing their sheep, a wolf came and ate their brother. He did not believe their story and could do nothing but remain patient and wait for Allah to reunite him with his beloved son.
Meanwhile a caravan of traders passing by the well stopped to draw some water. They were surprised to see Prophet Yusuf (AS) come up holding the bucket. They hid him with their merchandise and sold him to some slave traders for a few pieces of silver.

Comments

Russell

.at.StevieJWatson .at.trimm__ we want a nice holiday not a week in a fucking caravan. Stop taking the piss

Ishikawa

A wish this was 3 weeks the day, a would be getting ready to go to caravan instead of work :(

Matsuda

anon- I have wrote into the RW about 2 months ago about the prices the Members' bar charge for drink. Its a rip-off. they wouldnt have a show if it wasnt to us. Do you agree, more people should complain. all the livestock people pay for animals but get cheap caravan plot and tickets for the week.

González

Relaxing in the caravan when I look out of the window to see both my dogs have escaped and are running riot around the camp.....:/

Sakamoto

.at.Greigpatterson haha well yes cause am going to the caravan this weekend haha!! awk my day was not to bad i suppose.

Wilson

.at.trendyredmac caravan. big one.

Kobayashi

Caravan Duke Ellington

Hasegawa

Caravan problem

Campbell

Caravan to rent in Skegness, fully equipped and newly refurbished, many dates now available

Green

Caravan - Nine Feet Underground live

Torres

The demolishing of the caravan. Boys and their toys!!! caravan

Malik clan

Jo Jones, Caravan, 1964 - classic drum solo (HQ)

Rodríguez

Trying to find a "cheapish" caravan for a little break for me and kids is hard work, the prices are ridiculous!!! :( x

Matsumoto

GABOR SZABO caravan (1966)

Reed

.....he says because he has just been made bankrupt, yet he has a people carrier, a new touring caravan, a classic car and are buying a NEW

Turner

The Camel, The Jackal and the Crow

Long ago in the dense forest of botswana, there lived a lion named wils. His loyal servants were a leopard, a jackal and a crow.

One day, the crow spotted a strange creature coming their way. He came flying back to his friends and said, “There is someone unusual coming this way. We should be careful.”
“I am the king of the jungle,” said the lion. Why should I be afraid? Let’s go and meet him.”

When they saw the animal they were all surprised. They had never seen such a creature with long legs and a big hump on its back. “Who is it and what is it doing in my jungle?” asked the Lion.

“I am Todi, the camel,” he said. “I was a part of a trade caravan. I lost my way. Please help me!”

Out of pity, the lion asked him to stay along with them. The other three were not happy, but they had to respect the Lion’s wishes.

Days passed by. One day the lion had a great fight with an elephant. The lion was badly injured and was too weak to hunt.

His servants were too lazy to hunt and provide food for the lion. The jackal took the crow aside and said, “Friend, why don’t we kill the camel and survive.”

“No doubt it’s a great idea, but how? Our lord has assured him protection,” said the crow.

Together they made a secret plan to kill the camel. With tears in their eyes, they went to the lion. “There is no food in the forest my lord,” said the sly crow, “But I request you to have me for your meal.”

“No, your body is too small to satisfy the hunger of my lord,” said the jackal, showing his loyalty. “Let me sacrifice myself. That is the least I can do for my lord.”

The leopard intervened and said “Oh lord, I am bigger in size than my friends. So let me give away my life to save your life.”

All this while the camel was listening silently; he thought “Let me oiler myself as well.” Expecting the support of his friends the camel said, “My friends, you have been serving our lord for years. It will be difficult for the lord to kill one of you. Will you all let me offer myself?”

The camel then came forward and requested the lion to have him for that day’s meal. At once, the jackal and the leopard pounced on the camel and tore him to pieces.

YOU DECIDE:

What is the meaning of this story?

Mohammed Abbasi
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