Joseph

Also known as: Yosef, Yusuf

Born: 1898 BCE Died: 1800 BCE Era: patriarchs

Joseph

Favored son of Jacob, sold into slavery by jealous brothers. Rose to become second-in-command of Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams. Saved his family from famine, bringing them to Egypt. Master of dreams and model of forgiveness. An entire surah of the Quran (Surah Yusuf) tells his story.

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