إشراقة حنين

"وبلّغنا يومًا ترزقنا فيه الرضا كأن العمر مرّ دون حزنٍ، وترزقنا فيه السعادة كأن الحياة عبارة عن مسرّات، وترزقنا قولك: "إني أحبُّ عبدي"، كأننا قضينا الأيام في طاعتك.. جميلٌ وعوضك جميل، حقٌ ووعدك آتٍ، ونحن مؤمنون بك ننتظر."

The story of Yusuf (as) teaches us that any sinner, even those who sell their own little brother into slavery, can be redeemed by sincere repentance. That his brothers were “stars” in his dream indicates that became righteous to Allah, despite a horrible deed they did in the past. We should not lose hope for the repentance of any sinner, regardless of their criminal past. Islam is the religion of grace and mercy, instituted by the Most Merciful, and perfectly exemplified by Yusuf (Joseph) all throughout the story.