Beautiful Patience iPad Quiz
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What do the first three letters revealed in Surah Yusuf, Alif, Lam, Ra’, mean?
- A.
Initials of the compiler of this Surah
- B.
No one knows except Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him
- C.
No one knows except Allah (SWT)
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. No one knows except Allah (SWT)Explanation
The individual letters in the beginning of some Surahs are among those things whose knowledge Allah has kept only for Himself. This was reported from Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman, ‘Ali and Ibn Mas‘ud. - Tafsir Ibn KathirRate this question:
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- 2.
What did Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him, see in his dream?
- A.
The sun, the moon, and and a werewolf
- B.
The sun, the moon, and a supernova
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The sun, the moon, and Angel Jibril
- D.
The sun, the moon, and eleven stars
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D. The sun, the moon, and eleven starsExplanation
Scholars of Tafsir explained that in Yusuf’s dream the eleven stars represent his brothers, who were eleven, and the sun and the moon represent his father and mother. This explanation was collected from Ibn ‘Abbas, Ad-Dahhak, Qatadah, Sufyan Ath-Thawri and ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam. - Tafsir Ibn KathirRate this question:
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Why were the brothers of Prophet Yusuf jealous of him?
- A.
He was the eldest son of all of his father’s children
- B.
He was chosen as a prophet and they weren’t
- C.
He was most beloved to his father
- D.
All of the above
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C. He was most beloved to his fatherExplanation
When they said, “Joseph and his brother are more beloved to our father than we, while we are a clan. Indeed, our father is in clear error.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 9, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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Which animal is mentioned in Surah Yusuf?
- A.
Wolf
- B.
Bird
- C.
Cow
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
[Jacob] said, “Indeed, it saddens me that you should take him, and I fear that a wolf would eat him while you are of him unaware.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 13, Sahih International translation
And there entered the prison with him two young men. One of them said, “Indeed, I have seen myself [in a dream] pressing wine.” The other said, “Indeed, I have seen myself carrying upon my head [some] bread, from which the birds were eating. Inform us of its interpretation; indeed, we see you to be of those who do good.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 36, Sahih International translation
And the king (of Egypt) said: “Verily, I saw (in a dream) seven fat cows, whom seven lean ones were devouring - and of seven green ears of corn, and (seven) others dry. O notables! Explain to me my dream, if it be that you can interpret dreams.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 43, Muhsin Khan translationRate this question:
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- 5.
How many times is the phrase فصبر جميل fa sabrun jamil (beautiful patience) mentioned in Surah Yusuf?
- A.
Only once
- B.
Twice
- C.
Three times
- D.
Never, it’s a phrase the scholars of tafsir came up with
Correct Answer
B. TwiceExplanation
And they brought upon his shirt false blood. [Jacob] said, “Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. And Allah is the one sought for help against that which you describe.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 18, Sahih International translation
Prophet Ya‘qub repeated to his children the same words he said to them when they brought false blood on Yusuf’s shirt. - Tafsir Ibn Kathir
[Jacob] said, “Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allah will bring them to me all together. Indeed it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 83, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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At what price was Prophet Yusuf sold at as a slave?
- A.
A few dirhams
- B.
A huge price
- C.
None, he was not sold
- D.
It is not mentioned in the Surah
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A. A few dirhamsExplanation
And they sold him for a reduced price - a few dirhams - and they were, concerning him, of those content with little. - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 20, Sahih International translation
For a few Dirhams, twenty Dirhams, according to ‘Abdullah bin Mas‘ud. Similar was said by Ibn ‘Abbas, Nawf Al-Bikali, As-Suddi, Qatadah and ‘Atiyah Al-‘Awfi. - Tafsir Ibn KathirRate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is the correct concerning the wife of Prophet Yusuf’s master, the ‘Aziz?
- A.
She seduced him, he was framed as wanting to sleep with her, he became the ‘Aziz’s slave
- B.
He became the ‘Aziz’s slave, she tried to seduce him, he rejected her, she tried to force him into fornication, she got caught
- C.
He became the ‘Aziz’s slave, she tried to seduce him, he rejected her, she tried to force him into fornication, Yusuf got framed
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. He became the ‘Aziz’s slave, she tried to seduce him, he rejected her, she tried to force him into fornication, she got caughtExplanation
The circumstantial evidence implied another thing. As the witness invited the master's attention to Prophet Joseph's shirt only, it meant that there was no sign at all of violence on the garments of the woman, for had he been the aggressor, there must have been some signs of violence on her garments. - Tafhim Al-Qur’an, Syed Abul A‘la MawdudiRate this question:
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- 8.
Which article of clothing plays multiple roles in the story of Surah Yusuf?
- A.
A robe
- B.
A thobe
- C.
A scarf
- D.
A shirt
Correct Answer
D. A shirtExplanation
And they brought upon his shirt false blood. [Jacob] said, “Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. And Allah is the one sought for help against that which you describe.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayaht 18, Sahih International translation
[Joseph] said, “It was she who sought to seduce me.” And a witness from her family testified. "If his shirt is torn from the front, then she has told the truth, and he is of the liars. But if his shirt is torn from the back, then she has lied, and he is of the truthful.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayat 26 & 27, Sahih International translation
“Take this, my shirt, and cast it over the face of my father; he will become seeing. And bring me your family, all together.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayaht 93, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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- 9.
What did the women who were dinner guests of the wife of the ‘Aziz do when they saw Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him?
- A.
They cut their hands
- B.
They said he isn’t human
- C.
They divorced their husbands to try and marry him
- D.
A and B
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. A and BExplanation
So when she heard of their scheming, she sent for them and prepared for them a banquet and gave each one of them a knife and said [to Joseph], “Come out before them.” And when they saw him, they greatly admired him and cut their hands and said, “Perfect is Allah! This is not a man; this is none but a noble angel.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 31, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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Where was Prophet Yusuf from and where did he move to?
- A.
From Palestine, moved to Arabia
- B.
From Palestine, moved to Jerusalem
- C.
From Palestine, moved to Egypt
- D.
From Palestine, never moved
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C. From Palestine, moved to EgyptExplanation
And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife, “Make his residence comfortable. Perhaps he will benefit us, or we will adopt him as a son.” And thus, We established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah is predominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know. - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 21, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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What was the order of Prophet Yusuf’s interpretation of the dreams of the two prisoners?
- A.
1. He gave them da‘wah (invitation) to Islam, 2. he interpreted the dream of the bird, and then 3. he interpreted the dream of the wine
- B.
1. He gave them da‘wah (invitation) to Islam, 2. he interpreted the dream of the wine, and 3. then he interpreted the dream of the bird
- C.
1. He interpreted the dream of the bird, 2. he interpreted the dream of the wine, and then 3. he gave them da‘wah (invitation) to Islam
- D.
There was only one prisoner, and 1. he interpreted his dream first and then 3. gave him da‘wah (invitation) to Islam
Correct Answer
B. 1. He gave them da‘wah (invitation) to Islam, 2. he interpreted the dream of the wine, and 3. then he interpreted the dream of the birdExplanation
And there entered the prison with him two young men.
One of them said, "Indeed, I have seen myself [in a dream] pressing wine."
The other said, "Indeed, I have seen myself carrying upon my head [some] bread, from which the birds were eating. Inform us of its interpretation; indeed, we see you to be of those who do good."
He said, "You will not receive food that is provided to you except that I will inform you of its interpretation before it comes to you. That is from what my Lord has taught me.
Indeed, I have left the religion of a people who do not believe in Allah , and they, in the Hereafter, are disbelievers. And I have followed the religion of my fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And it was not for us to associate anything with Allah.
That is from the favor of Allah upon us and upon the people, but most of the people are not grateful.
O [my] two companions of prison, are separate lords better or Allah , the One, the Prevailing? You worship not besides Him except [mere] names you have named them, you and your fathers, for which Allah has sent down no authority. Legislation is not but for Allah.
He has commanded that you worship not except Him. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know.
O two companions of prison, as for one of you, he will give drink to his master of wine; but as for the other, he will be crucified, and the birds will eat from his head.
The matter has been decreed about which you both inquire.”
- Surah Yusuf, Ayat 36-41, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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- 12.
Which food item was seen in the dream of the King?
- A.
Bread
- B.
Corn
- C.
Biryani
- D.
A and B
Correct Answer
B. CornExplanation
And the king (of Egypt) said: “Verily, I saw (in a dream) seven fat cows, whom seven lean ones were devouring - and of seven green ears of corn, and (seven) others dry. O notables! Explain to me my dream, if it be that you can interpret dreams.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 43, Muhsin Khan translationRate this question:
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- 13.
What was the name of Prophet Yusuf’s youngest brother?
- A.
Bin Yamin (Benjamin)
- B.
Yunus (Jonah)
- C.
Ya‘qub (Jacob)
- D.
None of the above, his youngest sibling was a girl
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A. Bin Yamin (Benjamin)Explanation
This brother was Benjamin. He was the real younger brother of Prophet Joseph, and was his junior by many years. Their mother had died at the birth of Benjamin. That is why (their father) Prophet Jacob paid special attention to these two motherless children. - Tafhim Al-Qur’an, Syed Abul A‘la MawdudiRate this question:
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- 14.
What happens to Prophet Yusuf’s father at one point during the story?
- A.
He becomes severely ill
- B.
He gets lost in the desert searching for Prophet Yusuf
- C.
He loses his patience and forgets Prophet Yusuf
- D.
He loses his eyesight from grief of losing Prophet Yusuf
Correct Answer
D. He loses his eyesight from grief of losing Prophet YusufExplanation
And he turned away from them and said, “Oh, my sorrow over Joseph,” and his eyes became white from grief, for he was [of that] a suppressor. - Surah Yusuf, Ayah 84, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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At the end of the story, what happens to Prophet Yusuf’s family?
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Prophet Yusuf forgives all of his brothers and the entire family is reunited
- B.
Prophet Yusuf forgives all of his brothers and the entire family is reunited except for their father
- C.
Prophet Yusuf forgives the brothers but they refuse to reunite
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Prophet Yusuf forgives all of his brothers and the entire family is reunitedExplanation
And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing.
He said, “Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?”
They said, “O our father, ask for us forgiveness of our sins; indeed, we have been sinners.”
He said, “I will ask forgiveness for you from my Lord. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”
And when they entered upon Joseph, he took his parents to himself and said, “Enter Egypt, Allah willing, safe [and secure].”
- Surah Yusuf, Ayat 96-99, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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Did Prophet Yusuf’s dream ever come true?
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Yes
- B.
Yes, but only parts of it
- C.
No, it was just a warning from Allah
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
And he raised his parents upon the throne, and they bowed to him in prostration. And he said, “O my father, this is the explanation of my vision of before. My Lord has made it reality. And He was certainly good to me when He took me out of prison and brought you [here] from bedouin life after Satan had induced [estrangement] between me and my brothers. Indeed, my Lord is Subtle in what He wills. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.” - Surah Yusuf, Ayat 100, Sahih International translationRate this question:
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