Yoosuf of My Dreams – Islamic Inspirational Story Book by IIPH - Lessons and benefits from the story of Yusuf in the the Quran yusoof al Ahlam

Yoosuf of My Dreams – Islamic Inspirational Story Book - Lessons and benefits from the story of Yusuf A.S 

Yoosuf of My Dreams is a beautifully written Islamic storybook inspired by the life of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.), one of the most remarkable prophets in Islam known for his patience, wisdom, and unwavering faith in Allah. This engaging book is specially designed for young readers and families to help them understand important Islamic values such as trust in Allah, patience during hardships, forgiveness, and righteousness. Through simple storytelling and meaningful lessons, it brings the timeless Qur’anic story of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) closer to children in an easy-to-understand and inspiring way. Published by Darussalam, this book is an excellent addition to any Islamic home library, helping children develop strong moral character while learning about one of the most beautiful stories mentioned in the Qur’an.

From Author:

Yoosuf of My Dreams presents in detail one of the best and most fascinating accounts in the Quran, the story of Prophet Yoosuf (x), and derives important benefits from it.
This compelling, intriguing, and highly enlightening book encompasses human frailties, such as jealousy, hatred, pride, passion, deception, and cruelty, as well as noble qualities, such as patience, loyalty, bravery, nobility, and compassion. It holds important lessons, especially for today's youth, those facing adversity and upheavals in human relationships, and those in positions of authority.
The turmoil in the life of Prophet Yoosuf (x), his eventual triumph, and his conduct in every situation will console those facing hardship and guide those looking for the path of salvation.
About the author
Mahmoud al-Masri, also known as Abu Ammar, obtained his Master's degree in Social Services from Helwan University and a diploma in Islamic Sciences. He studied under several Egyptian and Saudi scholars, such as Muhammad Ismail al-Mugaddim. He has served as an Imam and khateeb in various mosques for several years.

Content:

Yoosuf of My Dreams – Lessons and Benefits from the Story of Prophet Yoosuf (AS) is a beautifully written Islamic reflection on Surah Yoosuf, explaining its meanings, wisdom, and spiritual lessons in a simple yet deeply insightful way.

Purpose of Surah Yoosuf

The book highlights how Surah Yoosuf was revealed during the “Year of Grief” to comfort Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), showing that patience during hardship leads to relief, success, and Allah’s mercy.

Lessons from Dreams & Revelation

It explains the significance of dreams in Islam, the legitimacy of dream interpretation, and the prophetic wisdom behind the dream of Prophet Yoosuf (AS), while also addressing common questions about dreams in Shariah.

Story of Patience & Trust in Allah

The journey of Prophet Yoosuf (AS)—from betrayal and imprisonment to honor and leadership—teaches patience, reliance on Allah, and that divine decree always leads to the best outcome.

Qur’anic Wisdom & Reflections

The book emphasizes deep reflection on Qur’anic stories, the concept of Ihsan (excellence), and how Allah rewards those who do good with mercy, success, and elevation in both worlds.

IIPH (International Islamic Publishing House)

• Mahmoud al Masri

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Yoosuf OF MY DREAMS
Lessons and Benefits from the Story of Prophet Yoosuf () in the Qur'an
يوسف الأحلام
MAHMOUD AL-MASRI
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Benefits from the Story of Prophet
Elshinawy (Translator)
CONTENTS
Pronunciation and Transliteration Chart
Arabic honorific symbols
About the Word 'Lord'
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Publisher's Note
Dedication and Acknowledgement of the People of Virtue Prelude.
When Was Soorat Yoosuf Revealed,
and What Effect Did It Have On the Prophet() and His Companions?. What Is Unique About the Story
of Prophet Yoosuf () as Opposed to the Stories of Other Prophets? What are Some of the Virtues of Prophet Yoosuf ()?
From Here, We Begin...
The Ijaz (Inimitability) of the Qur'an.
Verily, We Have Sent It Down as an Arabic Qur'an. Lessons from this verse.
1- Spreading the Arabic language is a duty.
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When Was Soorat Yoosuf Revealed, and What Effect Did It Have On the Prophet ( and His Companions?
This noble chapter, Soorat Yoosuf, was revealed to Allah's Messenger
() after Soorat Hood during a tragic period in his life. He and the believers with him were facing hardships and losses, especially after the Prophet () lost his two supporters: his pure, compassionate wife, Khadeejah (radiya Allâhu 'anhâ - may Allah be pleased with her) and his supportive, protective uncle, Abu Tâlib. After their deaths, tribulations and persecutions intensified against Allah's Messenger () and the believers to the degree that this year became known as 'The Year of Grief'.
During these trying times in the life of the noble Prophet ( and in this period when he and the believers were suffering from loneliness, estrangement, and social exile at the hands of Quraysh's disbelievers, Allah () revealed this soorah to His Prophet(). aimed to console him and alleviate his pains by mentioning the stories of the Messengers.
It is as if Allah, the Most High, was saying to His Prophet ( Do not grieve, O Muhammad (), and do not permit your people belying and persecution of you to make you panic, for relief follows difficulty and with hardship comes ease. Look at your brother, Yoosu Ponder the multitude of tribulations and hardships he experience and the various trials he faced: the trial of his brothers envying and
When Was Soorat Yoosuf Revealed... plotting against him, then the trial of being thrown into the well, then the trial of being chased after and adored by al-'Azeez's wife, then the trial of her trying everything to tempt and seduce him, and then the trial of being imprisoned after an affluent and luxurious lifestyle! Consider this. After he patiently endured everything for the sake of his 'aqeedah and exercised patience in the face of adversity, I sent him from the prison to the palace. I made him an authority in Egypt and gave him control of its treasures. He became respected and obeyed. I do this to My awliya' (closest slaves) and those who are patient with My tests. So you must prepare yourself to endure the hardships and follow the example of the Messengers who preceded you.
فَأَصْبَرَ كَمَا صَبَرَ أُوْلُوا الْعَزْمِ مِنَ الرُّسُلِ ... ) (سورة الأحقاف: ٣٥)
So be patient, as the Messengers of strong resolve were patient...>> (al-Ahqaf 46: 35)
وَاصْبِرْ وَمَا صَبْرُكَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ وَلَا تَحْزَنْ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا تَكُ فِي ضَيْقٍ مِمَّا يَمْكُرُونَ (سورة النحل: ۱۲۷)
And be patient and steadfast, for your patience can only be by the help of Allah; do not grieve over them, and do not be distressed because of their plots. (an-Nahl 16: 127)
It is no surprise then that this soorah, which encapsulates the story of the noble Prophet Yoosuf () and the remarks that follow it, was revealed to Allah's Messenger () and the Muslim community in Makkah. It was a means of consoling and reassuring them and keeping them firm after they were banished and ostracized.
One feels that this (revelation) subtly foreshadows being driven out from Makkah to another land in which victory and establishment will take place despite their being threatened and forced to leave! In the same manner, Yoosuf () was deprived of his father's company
aş-Şâbooni, Safwat at-Tafâseer, 2:39-40.
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2- The Qur'an declares itself as Arabic, which prevents
its translations from ever being considered as
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equally authoritative as the original
3- Prophet Muhammad()
4- The legitimacy of (some) dreams in light of the
Sharia and the permissibility of interpreting them A brief discussion on dreams was sent to all of humanity
We Relate to You [O Muhammad] the Best of Stories
Why did Allah call this noble
soorah the best of stories>>?.
What are the different types of dreams?.. What should one do upon seeing a good dream? What should one do upon seeing a bothersome dream?...... What is the meaning of «A believer's dream
Why was this verse revealed?
The verse mentions: of which you
were unaware before. What was
the Prophet () unaware of exactly?. Lessons in this verse
1- Proof of the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad ().
The Curtains Lift for the First Scene Why did Yoosuf () inform his father about this dream?.
is one of forty-six parts of prophethood»? Are the dreams of the disbelievers, which later come true, counted as part of prophethood?. Can dreams forbid what is lawful, permit what is unlawful, or be the basis of a ruling in Sharia?. Which hadith warns about fabricating dreams?
A dream could sometimes take years to come true. How can we prove this statement?
Do Not Relate Your Dream to Your Brothers.
Lessons in this verse.
1- Siblings and relatives are
What type of prostration did the sun and the moon do before Yoosuf?
usually envious of each other
2- One must distance oneself from the
Why did Yoosuf () not see a dream inlets of evil and potential harm that foretold the harm he would face?
3- The enmity between co-wives may spread to their children
Lessons from the verse
Is it permissible to warn against a particular
1- The obligation of being respectful individual? What is the proof of that?
when speaking to parents..
Thus Your Lord Will Choose You
2- An ideal father's compassion and protection for his children.
3- Kindness to the mother comes before kindness to the father
What is meant by the interpretation of dreams and events?
What is meant by 'completing the favour' in the words of the Most High: and He will complete
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Allah's decree always prevails). His statement: though most peop do not realize refers to them not being aware of His wisdom or
doing whatever He wills.
The Most High mentions:
When Yoosuf reached his prime meaning when he bec mentally and physically mature after having reached pubescence was eighteen years old at the time,
We gave him wisdom and knowledge). wisdom and knowledg refers to prophethood and how He distinguished him from the people.
Thus do We reward those who do good)2 meaning this happe
1 They differed over what age denotes reaching maturity. Mâlik, Raber Zayd ibn Aslam, and ash-Sha'bi said that it refers to puberty. Sa'eed in Jubayr held that it was at eighteen years old. Ad-Daḥhâk said it was twen years old. 'Ikrimah said it was twenty-five years old. As-Suddi said it a thirty years old. Ibn 'Abbâs, Mujâhid, and Qatâdah said it was thirty-thre years old. Al-Hasan said it was forty years old, and the words of the M High supported this view:
... Then when he reaches his prime and reaches the age of forty years (al-Ahqaf 46: 15)
Taken from at-Tabari, Târeekh at-Tabari, 1:336. 2 A person's attention is drawn to the repetitive mention of the quality ihsân (excellence) in this soorah, for Yoosuf exhibited ihsan with Lord as well as with the people (and these two are inseparable). All had named his story the best [ahsan] of stories (12: 3), meaning o the best ever. Likewise, He made giving him judgement and knowle while young contingent upon his ihsân: When Yoosuf reached his pr We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus do We reward those wh good [muḥsineen]) (12: 22). Likewise, the prisoners described him this same quality: Tell us the interpretation of these dreams, for we that you are a man of virtue and knowledge [muhsineen (12:36 because of this virtue that Allah established him in the land: Thus established Yoosuf in the land, so that he was free to do therein wh he willed. We bestow Our mercy upon whomever We will, and We w cause the reward of those who do good [muhsineen] to be lost (2
And Here He Is, Being Sold to al-'Azeez of Egypt 159
because he was a doer of good and one who obeyed Allah, the Most High.'
Lessons from these verses
1- The points of reflection in the Qur'anic stories are in the events and their lessons, not in the names and places
The Qur'an did not identify the person who purchased him in Egypt from the travellers, his position, or his wife. That is because the Qur'an
-Also, his brothers said to him while not recognizing him: take one of us, instead of him, for indeed we see that you are a kind man [muḥsineen]>> (12: 78). Later, Yoosuf () said about himself and his brother: Allah has indeed been gracious to us. Verily, whoever fears Allah and is patient, Allah will not cause the reward of those who do good [muhsineen] to be lost (12: 90). Finally, he praised his Lord about His iḥsân towards him - and indeed, is the reward of iḥsân anything but iḥsân? - by saying: He has indeed been gracious [aḥsana] to me, when He rescued me from prison) (12: 100). The repayment is of the same nature as the deed. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah bestow mercy upon him, states regarding the verse:
...for the mercy of Allah is always near to those who do good [muḥsineen]. (al-A'râf 7: 56):
He specified the people of ihsân as being near to mercy because that is ihsân from Allah, the Most Merciful of those who show mercy, and His iḥsân is only for the people of iḥsân since the repayment has the same nature as the deed. Just as they exhibited iḥsân with their actions, He exhibited iḥsân to them with His mercy. When those who are not the people of ihsân became distant from iḥsân, the mercy became distant from them in proportion to their proximity and distance. Hence, whoever comes closer via ihsân, Allah comes closer to him with His mercy, and whoever becomes distant from ihsân, Allah becomes distant from him with His mercy.
Ibn al-Qayyim, at-Tafseer al-Qayyim, 258. aş-Şâbooni, Mukhtaşar Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 2:477.