Story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) Part-1

Introduction
Prophet Yusuf (AS) was the son of Prophet
Ya'qub (AS). In the Bible he is referred to as
Joseph son of Jacob. The Holy Qur'an has
mentioned his story in a beautiful chapter
entitled "Surah Yusuf". Prophet Yusuf (AS) had
11 brothers. He was one of the youngest and
possessed excellent character and manners.
His father loved him dearly.
Prophet Yusuf (AS) once dreamt that eleven
stars and the sun and moon were prostrating
to him. He related the dream to his father.
Prophet Ya'qub (AS) realised that the dream
outlined his son's destiny and greatness and
cautioned him not to tell his brothers about
the dream.
His brothers were jealous of the favour that he
enjoyed in their father's eyes and planned to
somehow get rid of him. Whenever they took
their goats out for grazing they would ask
their father if Yusuf (AS) could accompany
them. Prophet Ya'qub (AS) always refused,
saying that the boy was too young. When
Prophet Yusuf (AS) reached the age of 16, his
brothers insisted that he was now old enough
to accompany them. With reluctance, their
father agreed to let them take him with them.
As soon as they were far enough from home,
they began to plot about how to dispose of
Prophet Yusuf (AS). Then, they came across a
dry well. They removed Prophet Yusuf's (AS)
shirt, and threw him into the well. Ignoring
their young brother's pleas, they heartlessly
left him to die of hunger.
On the way back, they slaughtered a goat and
stained Prophet Yusuf's (AS) shirt with its
blood. They arrived home weeping and told
their father that while they were grazing their
sheep, a wolf came and ate their brother. He
did not believe their story and could do
nothing but remain patient and wait for Allah
to reunite him with his beloved son.
Meanwhile a caravan of traders passing by the
well stopped to draw some water. They were
surprised to see Prophet Yusuf (AS) come up
holding the bucket. They hid him with their
merchandise and sold him to some slave
traders for a few pieces of silver.