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Fatwa no.
5285
Q: Having read the Tafsir of
Ibn Kathir
and that of Al-Jalalayn (books on exegesis of the meanings of the Qur’an), I found it stated in the interpretation of Surah
Yusuf
that the brothers of
Yusuf
sold him. However, a large group of Muslims, holding a different view, maintain that the brothers of
Yusuf
did not sell him.
Please clarify this issue and recommend a reliable source dealing with this story. Many thanks for your efforts and may Allah preserve you for the service of the religion and Muslims.
A:
The correct Tafsir (explanation/exegesis of the meanings) of this Ayah is that the caravan of travelers, not Yusuf’s brothers, found Yusuf in the well and sold him. This is understood from the context and the apparent meaning of the story. This is the view of
Qatadah
and others. Among the Mufassirs (exegete of the Qur’an) who also hold this view are
Al-Qurtuby,
Ibn Al-Jawzay,
Ibn Kathir,
Ibn Jarir
and others.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad his family and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’