Lesson learned from Surah Yusuf

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Recently, I've encounter the meaning behind Surah Yusuf so I would like to share with you the beautiful lessons from this surah (some of you may not know). Before that, this surah is based on the story of Prophet Yusof a.s. 

1. It's good to have dreams, but it's best to keep them to yourself

We all have visions and great ambitions in life. However, not everyone shares the same aspiration with us, not even from our kith and kin. In modern times, we take everything to social media not knowing that this breeds jealousy. In an authentic narration, the Prophet warned us: “be discrete in what you want to achieve, for everyone who is blessed is envied”. So keep your dreams between yourself and your Lord.

2. Always return good and evil with good

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Sometimes we are blessed, yet we use that blessing in rebellious ways. When people are kind to you, try to pay back with kindness. Even when people mean harm to you, return their evil with good so you’d earn a reward from the Almighty.

3. Forgive and show mercy to those who offend you

Even after all that his brothers put him through, Prophet Yusuf forgave them. So as much as you can, forgive the evil people do to you. And do not look at yourself better when you do so. This will make you a more honorable person. In hope you’d earn mercy through this righteous act.

4. Patience is a virtue that's hard to implement

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Amidst all the mysteries and agonies, prophet Yakub remained patient and steadfast. In the face of trials, we should try our utmost to endure and persevere. There’s nothing that patience fall upon except that it's beautiful. So be patient and have faith.

5. Never compromise your moral standards

A believer doesn’t compromise his moral standard for a piece of cake. No matter how long falsehood appears, the truth will always prevail. So if you’re being tested, hang on but remember that the truth will be manifest and falsehood is bound to perish. 

6. Worldly pain is better than eternal punishment

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Never try to put your faith to test amidst temptation. It’s better to walk away or face severe consequences of the worldly life, than to compromise and earn the punishment of the after-life. Even a prophet was tempted by a woman and it only took the help of the Almighty for him not to fall. So who are you to dare?

Some says that Surah Yusuf gives saddest story but actually it is a very empowerful with a lot of lessons learned. We should make a reflection towards ourselves so that we can appreaciate every little things and be thankful.