SantriEn – The story of unraveling the bullying case of Prophet Yusuf AS is a profound and enlightening tale from the Quran.
This event illustrates how feelings of jealousy and envy can lead to cruel actions, even among members of one’s own family.
Prophet Yusuf AS, a chosen prophet of Allah SWT, endured unjust treatment from his brothers because they felt sidelined and less favored by their father, Prophet Jacob (Ya’qub) AS.
Background of Prophet Joseph’s The Bullying Case
Prophet Yusuf AS was the son of Prophet Jacob AS and the youngest among eleven brothers. Among them, only one brother shared the same mother as Joseph, which was Benjamin, while the others were half-brothers.
Their father, Prophet Jacob AS, had a deep affection for Yusuf AS and Benjamin because they were the children of his favorite wife, Rachel, who had passed away.
This love stirred up jealousy and resentment among Yusuf’s brothers, who felt they were not receiving enough attention from their father.
Yusuf AS Dream and His Brothers’ Jealousy
The jealousy intensified when Prophet Yusuf AS had a dream where the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed down to him.
This made his brothers even more convinced that Yusuf AS thought of himself as special and favored by their father. Prophet Yusuf AS, still young and innocent, was unaware that his dream would trigger such anger and jealousy among his brothers.
Planning and Acts of Bullying
Yusuf’s brothers decided to either get rid of him or even kill him to remove their father’s attention from Yusuf AS. In the Quran (Surah Yusuf, verses 8-10), we see how they plotted these cruel actions.
One of the brothers even suggested killing him, but another proposed throwing him into a well. Eventually, they agreed to throw Yusuf AS into a well.
Bullying and Cruel Treatment
When Prophet Yusuf AS was taken by his brothers to herd sheep and play with them, they instead subjected him to cruel bullying. They beat Yusuf AS severely, almost killing him, then threw him into a well and left him there.
Later, they returned home pretending to cry, with Joseph’s shirt stained in fake blood to deceive their father into believing that Yusuf AS had been eaten by a wolf.
Lessons from the Story of Prophet Yusuf AS
The story of Prophet Yusuf AS being bullied teaches several important lessons for humankind:
- The Danger of Jealousy and Envy: Jealousy and envy can lead to grave and immoral actions, even among family members.
- The Need for Justice in Families: Parents must treat their children fairly to avoid stirring jealousy among them.
- Patience and Resilience: Prophet Yusuf AS remained patient and resilient in facing this severe trial, trusting that Allah SWT was always with him.
- Forgiveness and Kindness: Despite being mistreated by his brothers, Prophet Yusuf AS forgave them later and reunited his family.
The bullying experienced by Prophet Yusuf AS reflects various social conflicts and issues that arise in human life. It also reminds us to be wary of negative emotions like jealousy and envy and emphasizes the importance of maintaining justice and love within families.
May we draw valuable lessons from the story of Prophet Yusuf AS and strive to lead lives filled with compassion and patience.
