The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 24:
“And she certainly determined [to seduce] him, and he would have inclined to her had he not seen the proof [i.e., sign] of his Lord. And thus [it was] that We should avert from him evil and immorality. Indeed, he was of Our chosen servants.”
This verse reminds muslims that whenever they are tempted by the Devil or people to commit sins they should follow in the footsteps of the Holy Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him, by immediately remembering Allah, the Exalted. Remembering the all-encompassing gaze of Allah, the Exalted, can encourage one to turn away from committing a sin by reminding them that even if no one else observes them Allah, the Exalted, surely does. In addition, Allah, the Exalted, not only observes them but will hold them accountable on a day which is unavoidable. This attitude has been advised in the Holy Quran. Chapter 7 Al A’raf, verse 201:
“Indeed, those who fear Allah – when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight.”
This great event also advises muslims that they should avoid places and people which invite them towards sins. They should behave as the Holy Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him, did when he fled from the woman who invited him towards sin and from the place where the sin was meant to take place. The environment and companions one has will always have a huge impact on one’s behavior. It is why the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4833, that a person is on their friend’s religion. Meaning, they will adopt the characteristics of their companions. Muslims should therefore strive to avoid places and people who invite them towards sins and instead seek the companionship of those who invite them towards the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, and working hard towards succeeding in this world in a lawful way.
This incident also teaches muslims if they sincerely strive in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience, Allah, the exalted, will protect them from both religious and worldly harm. People are not perfect they will make mistakes. Therefore, this protection includes the guidance of Allah, the Exalted, towards sincere repentance. Returning to Allah, the Exalted, is a characteristic of one of the best types of people according to a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4251.
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