Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran

Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - Sura 12
Yusuf - Joseph
Total Verses: 111

‏12:1 سورة يوسف بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الر تلك ايات الكتاب المبين

Transliteration	Alif-lam-ra tilka ayatu alkitabi almubeenu
Literal	A L R those (are) verses/evidences (of) The Book , the clear/evident .

Yusuf Ali	A.L.R. These are the symbols (or Verses) of the perspicuous Book.
Pickthal	Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain.
Arberry	Alif Lam Ra. Those are the signs of the Manifest Book.
Shakir	Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the Book that makes (things) manifest.
Sarwar	Alif. Lam. Ra. These are the verses of the illustrious Book.
Khalifa	A.L.R. These (letters) are proofs of this profound scripture.
Hilali/Khan	Alif-Lam-Ra. (These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings).These are the Verses of the Clear Book (the Quran that makes clear the legal and illegal things, legal laws, a guidance and a blessing).
H/K/Saheeh	Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the verses of the clear Book.
Malik	Alif L'am Ra. These are the verses of the Book that make things clear.[1]
QXP	A.L.R. Allah, Aleem the Knower, Raheem the Merciful. These are the Messages of a Revelation clear in itself and clearly showing the Truth.
Maulana Ali	I, Allah, am the Seer. These are the verses of the Book that makes manifest.
Free Minds	A.L.R., these are the signs of the clarifying Scripture.
Qaribullah	AlifLaamRa. Those are the verses of the Clear Book.

George Sale	A.L.R. These are the signs of the perspicuous book,
JM Rodwell	ELIF. LAM. RA. These are signs of the clear Book.

Asad	Alif. Lam. Ra. THESE ARE MESSAGES of a revelation clear in itself and clearly showing the truth :

Yusuf 012:002

‏12:2 انا انزلناه قرانا عربيا لعلكم تعقلون

Transliteration	Inna anzalnahu qur-anan AAarabiyyan laAAallakum taAAqiloona
Literal	That We descended it an Arabic Koran , maybe/perhaps you reason/comprehend

Yusuf Ali	We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an, in order that ye may learn wisdom.
Pickthal	Lo! We have revealed it, a Lecture in Arabic, that ye may understand.
Arberry	We have sent it down as an Arabic Koran; haply you will understand.
Shakir	Surely We have revealed it-- an Arabic Quran-- that you may understand.
Sarwar	We have revealed it in the Arabic language so that you (people) would understand it.
Khalifa	We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, that you may understand.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran in order that you may understand.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qurā an that you might understand.
Malik	We have revealed this Qur’an in the Arabic language so that you may understand.[2]
QXP	Behold, We have sent it down in all clarity, in the Arabic tongue, so that you might encompass it with your reason.
Maulana Ali	Surely We have revealed it -- an Arabic Qur’an -- that you may understand.
Free Minds	We have sent it down an Arabic Quran, perhaps you will comprehend.
Qaribullah	We have sent it down, an Arabic Koran, in order that you understand.

George Sale	which We have sent down in the Arabic tongue, that peradventure ye might understand.
JM Rodwell	An Arabic Koran have we sent it down, that ye might understand it.

Asad	behold, We have bestowed it from on high as a discourse in the Arabic tongue, so that you might encompass it with your reason.

Yusuf 012:003

‏12:3 نحن نقص عليك احسن القصص بما اوحينا اليك هذا القران وان كنت من قبله لمن الغافلين

Transliteration	Nahnu naqussu AAalayka ahsana alqasasi bima awhayna ilayka hatha alqur-ana wa-in kunta min qablihi lamina alghafileena
Literal	We narrate/inform on (to) you the narration's/information's (true stories') best, with what We inspired/transmitted to you, this the Koran , and if you were from before it from (E) the ignoring/neglecting

Yusuf Ali	We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories, in that We reveal to thee this (portion of the) Qur'an: before this, thou too was among those who knew it not.
Pickthal	We narrate unto thee (Muhammad) the best of narratives in that We have inspired in thee this Qur'an, though aforetime thou wast of the heedless.
Arberry	We will relate to thee the fairest of stories in that We have revealed to thee this Koran, though before it thou wast one of the heedless.
Shakir	We narrate to you the best of narratives, by Our revealing to you this Quran, though before this you were certainly one of those who did not know.
Sarwar	In revealing this Quran to you, We tell you the best of the stories of which you were unaware.
Khalifa	We narrate to you the most accurate history through the revelation of this Quran. Before this, you were totally unaware.
Hilali/Khan	We relate unto you (Muhammad SAW) the best of stories through Our Revelations unto you, of this Quran. And before this (i.e. before the coming of Divine Inspiration to you), you were among those who knew nothing about it (the Quran).
H/K/Saheeh	We relate to you, [O Muśammad], the best of stories in what We have revealed to you of this Qurā an although you were, before it, among the unaware.
Malik	We relate to you the best of stories through this Qur’an by Our revelation to you (O Muhammad), though before this you were one of those who did not know.[3]
QXP	We reveal this Qur'an to you (O Prophet), and explain it in the best possible way, seeing that before this you were indeed unaware of what Revelation is.
Maulana Ali	We narrate to thee the best of narratives, in that We have revealed to thee this Qur’an, though before this thou wast of those unaware.
Free Minds	We relate to you the best stories through what We have inspired to you in this Quran; and before it you were of those who were unaware.
Qaribullah	In the sending down of this Koran, We will narrate to you (Prophet Muhammad) the best of narratives, of which you were previously unaware.

George Sale	We relate unto thee a most excellent history, by revealing unto thee this Koran, whereas thou wast before one of the negligent.
JM Rodwell	In revealing to thee this Koran, one of the most beautiful of narratives will we narrate to thee, of which thou hast hitherto been regardless.

Asad	In the measure that We reveal" this Qur'an unto thee, [O Prophet,] We explain it to thee in the best possible way,' seeing that ere this thou wert indeed among those who are unaware [of what revelation is].'

Yusuf 012:004

‏12:4 اذ قال يوسف لابيه يا ابت اني رايت احد عشر كوكبا والشمس والقمر رايتهم لي ساجدين

Transliteration	Ith qala yoosufu li-abeehi ya abati innee raaytu ahada AAashara kawkaban waalshshamsa waalqamara raaytuhum lee sajideena
Literal	When Joseph said to his father: You my father that I, I saw eleven planet(s)/star(s) and the sun and the moon, I saw/them to me prostrating."

Yusuf Ali	Behold! Joseph said to his father: "O my father! I did see eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate themselves to me!"
Pickthal	When Joseph said unto his father: O my father! Lo! I saw in a dream eleven planets and the sun and the moon, I saw them prostrating themselves unto me.
Arberry	When Joseph said to his father, 'Father, I saw eleven stars, and the sun and the moon; I saw them bowing down before me.'
Shakir	When Yusuf said to his father: O my father! surely I saw eleven stars and the sun and the moon-- I saw them making obeisance to me.
Sarwar	When Joseph said, "Father, in my dream I saw eleven stars, the sun and the moon prostrating before me,"
Khalifa	Recall that Joseph said to his father, "O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon; I saw them prostrating before me."
Hilali/Khan	(Remember) when Yoosuf (Joseph) said to his father: "O my father! Verily, I saw (in a dream) eleven stars and the sun and the moon, I saw them prostrating themselves to me."
H/K/Saheeh	[Of these stories mention] when Joseph said to his father, "O my father, indeed I have seen [in a dream] eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me."
Malik	This is the narrative of that time, when Joseph said to his father: "O my father! In a dream I saw eleven stars, the sun and the moon - I saw them prostrate themselves before me!"[4]
QXP	Thus spoke Joseph to his father, "O My father! I saw in a dream eleven stars, and the sun, and the moon, I saw them prone themselves unto me!"
Maulana Ali	When Joseph said to his father: O my father, I saw eleven stars and the sun and the moon -- I saw them making obeisance to me.
Free Minds	When Joseph said to his father: "My father, I have seen eleven planets and the sun and the moon, I saw them submitting to me."
Qaribullah	When Joseph said to his father: 'Father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating themselves before me. '

George Sale	When Joseph said unto his father, O my father, verily I saw in my dream eleven stars, and the sun and the moon; I saw them make obeisance unto me.
JM Rodwell	When Joseph said to his Father, "O my Father! verily I beheld eleven stars and the sun and the moon-beheld them make obeisance to me!"

Asad	LO!' Thus spoke Joseph unto his father: "O my father! Behold, I saw [in a dream] eleven stars, as well as the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate themselves before me!"

Yusuf 012:005

‏12:5 قال يابني لاتقصص رءياك على اخوتك فيكيدوا لك كيدا ان الشيطان للانسان عدو مبين

Transliteration	Qala ya bunayya la taqsus ru/yaka AAala ikhwatika fayakeedoo laka kaydan inna alshshaytana lil-insani AAaduwwun mubeenun
Literal	You, my son, do not relay/inform your dream on (to) your brothers, so they conspire/plot to you a plot/conspiracy , that the devil (is) to the human/mankind a clean/evident enemy.

Yusuf Ali	Said (the father): "My (dear) little son! relate not thy vision to thy brothers, lest they concoct a plot against thee: for Satan is to man an avowed enemy!
Pickthal	He said: O my dear son! Tell not thy brethren of thy vision, lest they plot a plot against thee. Lo! Satan is for man an open foe.
Arberry	He said, 'O my son, relate not thy vision to thy brothers, lest they devise against thee some guile. Surely Satan is to man a manifest enemy.
Shakir	He said: O my son! do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they devise a plan against you; surely the Shaitan is an open enemy to man.
Sarwar	his father said, "My son, do not tell your dream to your brothers lest they plot against you; satan is the sworn enemy of man.
Khalifa	He said, "My son, do not tell your brothers about your dream, lest they plot and scheme against you. Surely, the devil is man's worst enemy.
Hilali/Khan	He (the father) said: "O my son! Relate not your vision to your brothers, lest they arrange a plot against you. Verily! Shaitan (Satan) is to man an open enemy!
H/K/Saheeh	He said, "O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to man, is a manifest enemy.
Malik	He replied: "My dear little son! Do not say any thing about this dream to your brothers, lest they plot an evil scheme against you; for Satan is an open enemy to human beings.[5]
QXP	Jacob replied, "O My dear son! Do not relate your dream to your brothers. They might, out of envy, devise a scheme against you. Verily, selfish ego is man's open enemy."
Maulana Ali	He said: O my son, relate not thy dream to thy brethren, lest they devise a plan against thee. The devil indeed is an open enemy to man.
Free Minds	He said: "O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, or they will scheme against you. The devil is to man a clear enemy."
Qaribullah	He said: 'O my son, say nothing of this vision to your brothers lest they should cunningly plot against you indeed, satan is the clear enemy of the human,

George Sale	Jacob said, O my child, tell not thy vision to thy brethren, lest they devise some plot against thee; for the devil is a professed enemy unto man:
JM Rodwell	He said, "O my son! tell not thy vision to thy brethren, lest they plot a plot against thee: for Satan is the manifest foe of man.

Asad	[Jacob] replied: "O my dear son! Do not relate thy dream to thy brothers lest [out of envy] they devise an evil scheme against thee; verily, Satan is man's open foe!

Yusuf 012:006

‏12:6 وكذلك يجتبيك ربك ويعلمك من تاويل الاحاديث ويتم نعمته عليك وعلى ال يعقوب كما اتمها على ابويك من قبل ابراهيم واسحاق ان ربك عليم حكيم

Transliteration	Wakathalika yajtabeeka rabbuka wayuAAallimuka min ta/weeli al-ahadeethi wayutimmu niAAmatahu AAalayka waAAala ali yaAAqooba kama atammaha AAala abawayka min qablu ibraheema wa-ishaqa inna rabbaka AAaleemun hakeemun
Literal	And as/like that your Lord chooses/purifies you and teaches/informs you from the information's/speech's interpretation/explanation, and He completes His blessing on you, and on Jacob's family, as/like He completed it on your fathers (forefathers) before, Abraham, and Isaac, that your Lord (is) knowledgeable, wise/judicious.

Yusuf Ali	"Thus will thy Lord choose thee and teach thee the interpretation of stories (and events) and perfect His favour to thee and to the posterity of Jacob - even as He perfected it to thy fathers Abraham and Isaac aforetime! for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom."
Pickthal	Thus thy Lord will prefer thee and will teach thee the interpretation of events, and will perfect His grace upon thee and upon the family of Jacob as He perfected it upon thy forefathers, Abraham and Isaac. Lo! thy Lord is Knower, Wise.
Arberry	So will thy Lord choose thee, and teach thee the interpretation of tales, and perfect His blessing upon thee and upon the House of Jacob, as He perfected it formerly on thy fathers Abraham and Isaac; surely thy Lord is All-knowing, All-wise.'
Shakir	And thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of sayings and make His favor complete to you and to the children of Yaqoub, as He made it complete before to your fathers, Ibrahim and Ishaq; surely your Lord is Knowing, Wise.
Sarwar	Thus, your Lord will select you, teach you the interpretation of dreams, and grant His favors to you and the family of Jacob, just as He granted His favors to your fathers, Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is certainly All-knowing and All-wise."
Khalifa	"Your Lord has thus blessed you, and has given you good news through your dream. He has perfected His blessings upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He did for your ancestors Abraham and Isaac before that. Your Lord is Omniscient, Most Wise."
Hilali/Khan	"Thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of dreams (and other things) and perfect His Favour on you and on the offspring of Yaqoob (Jacob), as He perfected it on your fathers, Ibraheem (Abraham) and Ishaque (Isaac) aforetime! Verily, your Lord is All-Knowing, All-Wise."
H/K/Saheeh	And thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of narratives and complete His favor upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He completed it upon your fathers before, Abraham and Isaac. Indeed, your Lord is Knowing and Wise."
Malik	It will happen, as you have seen in your dream, that you will be chosen by your Lord for His work. He will teach you how to interpret visions, and will perfect His favor upon you and the children of Jacob, as He perfected it upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac before you. Surely your Lord is Knowledgeable, Wise.[6]
QXP	"Your Lord will elect you and give you outstanding insight into the reality of things. He will perfect His Grace upon you, and upon the House of Jacob, as He perfected it upon your forefathers, Abraham and Isaac. Verily, your Lord is Knower, Wise."
Maulana Ali	And thus will thy Lord choose thee and teach thee the interpretation of saying, and make His favour complete to thee and to the Children of Jacob, as He made it complete before to thy fathers, Abraham and Isaac. Surely thy Lord is Knowing, Wise.
Free Minds	And as such, your Lord has chosen you, and He teaches you the interpretation of dreams, and He completes His blessings upon you and upon the descendants of Jacob, as He completed it for your fathers before that, Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing, Wise.
Qaribullah	so your Lord will choose you and teach you the interpretation of visions, and perfect His Favor upon you and upon the House of Jacob, as He perfected it on your fathers Abraham and Isaac before you. Your Lord is Knowing, Wise.

George Sale	And thus, according to thy dream, shall thy Lord choose thee, and teach thee the interpretation of dark sayings, and He shall accomplish his favour upon thee and upon the family of Jacob, as He hath fomerly accomplished it upon thy fathers Abraham and Isaac; for thy Lord is knowing and wise.
JM Rodwell	It is thus that thy Lord shall choose thee and will teach thee the interpretation of dark saying, and will perfect his favours on thee and on the family of Jacob, as of old he perfected it on thy fathers Abraham and Isaac; verily thy Lord is Knowing, Wise!

Asad	For, [as thou hast been shown in thy dream,] even thus will thy Sustainer elect thee, and will impart unto thee some understanding of the inner meaning of happenings,'° and will bestow the full measure of His blessings upon thee and upon the House of Jacob -even as, aforetime, He bestowed it in full measure upon thy forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Verily, thy Sustainer is all-knowing, wise!"

Yusuf 012:007

‏12:7 لقد كان في يوسف واخوته ايات للسائلين

Transliteration	Laqad kana fee yoosufa wa-ikhwatihi ayatun lilssa-ileena
Literal	In Joseph and his brothers (there) had been signs/evidences to the askers/questioners .

Yusuf Ali	Verily in Joseph and his brethren are signs (or symbols) for seekers (after Truth).
Pickthal	Verily in Joseph and his brethren are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for the inquiring.
Arberry	(In Joseph and his brethren were signs for those who ask questions.)
Shakir	Certainly in Yusuf and his brothers there are signs for the inquirers.
Sarwar	In the story of Joseph and his brothers, there is evidence (of the truth) for those who seek to know.
Khalifa	In Joseph and his brothers there are lessons for the seekers.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, in Yoosuf (Joseph) and his brethren, there were Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for those who ask.
H/K/Saheeh	Certainly were there in Joseph and his brothers signs for those who ask,
Malik	Indeed in the story of Joseph and his brothers, there are signs for inquirers.[7]
QXP	Indeed, in the story of Joseph and his brothers there are messages for all with a seeking mind.
Maulana Ali	Verily in Joseph and his brethren there are signs for the inquirers.
Free Minds	It is thus that in Joseph and his brothers are signs for those who seek.
Qaribullah	Indeed, in Joseph and his brothers there were signs for those who inquire.

George Sale	Surely in the history of Joseph and his brethren there are signs of God's providence to the inquisitive;
JM Rodwell	Now in JOSEPH and his brethren are signs for the enquirers;

Asad	Indeed, in [the story of] Joseph and his brothers there are messages for all who search [after truth]."

Yusuf 012:008

‏12:8 اذ قالوا ليوسف واخوه احب الى ابينا منا ونحن عصبة ان ابانا لفي ضلال مبين

Transliteration	Ith qaloo layoosufu waakhoohu ahabbu ila abeena minna wanahnu AAusbatun inna abana lafee dalalin mubeenin
Literal	When they said: "Joseph (E), and his brother, (are) more lovable/likable to our father than us, and we (are) a group/band/company, that truly our father (is) in (E) clear/evident misguidance."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "Truly Joseph and his brother are loved more by our father than we: But we are a goodly body! really our father is obviously wandering (in his mind)!
Pickthal	When they said: Verily Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, many though we be. Lo! our father is in plain aberration.
Arberry	When they said, 'Surely Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we, though we are a band. Surely our father is in manifest error.
Shakir	When they said: Certainly Yusuf and his brother are dearer to our father than we, though we are a (stronger) company; most surely our father is in manifest error:
Sarwar	Joseph's brothers said to one another, "There is no doubt that Joseph and his brother are more loved by our father, even though we are all his offspring. He (our father) is certainly in manifest error."
Khalifa	They said, "Joseph and his brother are favored by our father, and we are in the majority. Indeed, our father is far astray.
Hilali/Khan	When they said: "Truly, Yoosuf (Joseph) and his brother (Benjamin) are loved more by our father than we, but we are Usbah (a strong group). Really, our father is in a plain error.
H/K/Saheeh	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.
Malik	This is how the story begins: his step brothers held a meeting and said to one another: "This Joseph and his brother (Benjamin) are loved more by our father than us, even though we are a group of ten and can help him more than them. In fact, our father is clearly mistaken.[8]
QXP	Now Joseph's brothers spoke thus to one another, "Joseph and his brother, Benjamin, are dearer to our father even though we are so many. Indeed our father is in plain aberration."
Maulana Ali	When they said: Certainly Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we, though we are a (strong) company. Surely our father is in manifest error --
Free Minds	For they said: "Joseph and his brother are more loved by our father than us, while we are a numerous group. Our father is clearly misguided."
Qaribullah	They said: 'Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than ourselves, even though we are many. Truly, our father is obviously wrong.

George Sale	when they said to one another, Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we, who are the greater number: Our father certainly maketh a wrong judgement.
JM Rodwell	When they said, "Surely better loved by our Father, than we, who are more in number, is Joseph and his brother; verily, our father hath clearly erred.

Asad	NOW [Joseph's brothers] spoke [thus to one another:] "Truly, Joseph and his brother [Benjamin] are dearer to our father than we, even though we are so many. 'Z Behold, our father is surely suffering from an aberration!"

Yusuf 012:009

‏12:9 اقتلوا يوسف او اطرحوه ارضا يخل لك وجه ابيكم وتكونوا من بعده قوما صالحين

Transliteration	Oqtuloo yoosufa awi itrahoohu ardan yakhlu lakum wajhu abeekum watakoonoo min baAAdihi qawman saliheena
Literal	Kill/fight Joseph or throw him/cast him away (to) a land , your father's face becomes free/alone for you, and you be from after it a correct/righteous nation.

Yusuf Ali	"Slay ye Joseph or cast him out to some (unknown) land, that so the favour of your father may be given to you alone: (there will be time enough) for you to be righteous after that!"
Pickthal	(One said): Kill Joseph or cast him to some (other) land, so that your father's favour may be all for you, and (that) ye may afterward be righteous folk.
Arberry	Kill you Joseph, or cast him forth into some land, that your father's face may be free for you, and thereafter you may be a righteous people.'
Shakir	Slay Yusuf or cast him (forth) into some land, so that your father's regard may be exclusively for you, and after that you may be a righteous people.
Sarwar	Some of them suggested, "Let us kill Joseph or leave him somewhere far away from the presence of our father. Only then shall we receive equal treatment and thereafter can become righteous people".
Khalifa	"Let us kill Joseph, or banish him, that you may get some attention from your father. Afterwards, you can be righteous people."
Hilali/Khan	"Kill Yoosuf (Joseph) or cast him out to some (other) land, so that the favour of your father may be given to you alone, and after that you will be righteous folk (by intending repentance before committing the sin)."
H/K/Saheeh	Kill Joseph or cast him out to [another] land; the countenance of your father will [then] be only for you, and you will be after that a righteous people."
Malik	Let us kill Joseph or throw him out to some far-off land so that the attention of our father turns exclusively towards us, after that, we may again become righteous people!"[9]
QXP	One of them proposed, "Let us slay Joseph or leave him in a distant land. Then your father's favor will be all for you, and your affairs will be adjusted right for you."
Maulana Ali	Slay Joseph or banish him to some (other) land, so that your father’s regard may be exclusively for you, and after that you may be a righteous people.
Free Minds	"Kill Joseph or cast him in the land, then your father's favour will be all yours, and after that you will be an upright people."
Qaribullah	(Let us) kill Joseph, or cast him away in some (far off) land, so that your father's face will be left for you, and afterwards you will be a righteous nation. '

George Sale	Wherefore slay Joseph, or drive him into some distant or desert part of the earth, and the face of your father shall be cleared towards you; and ye shall afterwards be people of integrity.
JM Rodwell	Slay ye Joseph! or drive him to some other land, and on you alone shall your father's face be set! and after this, ye shall live as upright persons."

Asad	[Said one of them:] "Slay Joseph, or else drive him away to some [faraway] land, so that your father's regard may be for you alone: and after this is done, you will be [free to repent and to live once again as] righteous people!"

Yusuf 012:010

‏12:10 قال قائل منهم لاتقتلوا يوسف والقوه في غيابت الجب يلتقطه بعض السيارة ان كنتم فاعلين

Transliteration	Qala qa-ilun minhum la taqtuloo yoosufa waalqoohu fee ghayabati aljubbi yaltaqithu baAAdu alssayyarati in kuntum faAAileena
Literal	A speaker from them said: "Do not kill/fight Joseph, and (but) throw him/throw him away in the well's/deep well's low hidden area/grave, some (of) the caravan unintentionally finds and picks him up, if you were making/doing."

Yusuf Ali	Said one of them: "Slay not Joseph, but if ye must do something, throw him down to the bottom of the well: he will be picked up by some caravan of travellers."
Pickthal	One among them said: Kill not Joseph but, if ye must be doing, fling him into the depth of the pit; some caravan will find him.
Arberry	One of them said, 'No, kill not Joseph, but cast him into the bottom of the pit and some traveller will pick him out, if you do aught.'
Shakir	A speaker from among them said: Do not slay Yusuf, and cast him down into the bottom of the pit if you must do (it), (so that) some of the travellers may pick him up.
Sarwar	One of them said, "Do not kill Joseph, but if you must, throw him into a dark well so that perhaps some caravan will take him away."
Khalifa	One of them said, "Do not kill Joseph; let us throw him into the abyss of the well. Perhaps some caravan can pick him up, if this is what you decide to do."
Hilali/Khan	One from among them said: "Kill not Yoosuf (Joseph), but if you must do something, throw him down to the bottom of a well, he will be picked up by some caravan of travellers."
H/K/Saheeh	Said a speaker among them, "Do not kill Joseph but throw him into the bottom of the well; some travelers will pick him up if you would do [something]."
Malik	At this one of them said: "Do not kill Joseph, but if you must, throw him into some dark well, so that he may be picked up by some passing by caravan."[10]
QXP	Another of them suggested, "Do not slay Joseph. Rather, if you must do something, cast him into a deep well, and some caravan may pick him up."
Maulana Ali	A speaker among them said: Slay not Joseph, but, if you are going to do anything, cast him down to the bottom of the well. Some of the travellers may pick him up.
Free Minds	One amongst them said: "Do not kill Joseph, but if you are going to do anything, then cast him into the bottom of the well, so that anyone traveling by will pick him up."
Qaribullah	One of them said: 'No, do not kill Joseph, if you do anything, cast him into a dark pit, a traveler will pick him up. '

George Sale	One of them spoke and said; slay not Joseph, but throw him to the bottom of the well; and some travellers will take him up, if ye do this.
JM Rodwell	One of them said, "Slay not Joseph, but cast him down to the bottom of the well: if ye do so, some wayfarers will take him up."

Asad	Another of them said: "Do not slay Joseph, but -rather - if you must do something - cast him into the dark depths of this well, [whence] some caravan may pick him up."

Yusuf 012:011

‏12:11 قالوا ياابانا مالك لاتامنا على يوسف وانا له لناصحون

Transliteration	Arsilhu maAAana ghadan yartaAA wayalAAab wa-inna lahu lahafithoona
Literal	They said: "You, our father, why for you (that) you do not trust/entrust us on Joseph, and that we (are) to him faithful/sincere (E)?"

Yusuf Ali	They said: "O our father! why dost thou not trust us with Joseph,- seeing we are indeed his sincere well-wishers?
Pickthal	They said: O our father! Why wilt thou not trust us with Joseph, when lo! we are good friends to him?
Arberry	They said, 'Father, what ails thee, that thou trustest us not with Joseph? Surely we are his sincere well-wishers.
Shakir	They said: O our father! what reason have you that you do not trust in us with respect to Yusuf? And most surely we are his sincere well-wishers:
Sarwar	Then they asked their father, "Why do you not trust us with Joseph? We are his well-wishers.
Khalifa	They said, "Our father, why do you not trust us with Joseph? We will take good care of him.
Hilali/Khan	They said: "O our father! Why do you not trust us with Yoosuf (Joseph), - when we are indeed his well-wishers?"
H/K/Saheeh	They said, "O our father, why do you not entrust us with Joseph while indeed, we are to him sincere counselors?
Malik	After this meeting, they asked their father: "O our father! Why is it that you do not trust us with Joseph, though we are his sincere well-wishers?[11]
QXP	They said, "O Our father! Why don't you trust us with Joseph when we are good friends to him?"
Maulana Ali	They said: O our father, why dost thou not trust us with Joseph, and surely we are his sincere well-wishers?
Free Minds	They said: "Our father, why do you not trust us with Joseph, we are to him well wishers."
Qaribullah	They said: 'Father, what is the matter with you, do you not trust us with Joseph? Indeed, we are sincere advisors.

George Sale	They said, unto Jacob, O father, why dost thou not intrust Joseph with us, since we are sincere well-wishers unto him?
JM Rodwell	They said, "O our Father! why dost thou not entrust us with Joseph? indeed we mean him well.

Asad	[On this they agreed; and thereupon] they spoke [thus to their father]: "O our father! Wherefore wilt thou not trust us with Joseph, seeing that we are indeed his well-wishers?

Yusuf 012:012

‏12:12 ارسله معنا غدا يرتع ويلعب وانا له لحافظون

Transliteration	Qala innee layahzununee an thathhaboo bihi waakhafu an ya/kulahu alththi/bu waantum AAanhu ghafiloona
Literal	Send him with us tomorrow (in the) future, he eats, drinks and plays and he plays/amuses , and that we are for him protectors/safe keepers (E).

Yusuf Ali	"Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy himself and play, and we shall take every care of him."
Pickthal	Send him with us to-morrow that he may enjoy himself and play. And lo! we shall take good care of him.
Arberry	Send him forth with us tomorrow, to frolic and play; surely we shall be watching over him.'
Shakir	Send him with us tomorrow that he may enjoy himself and sport, and surely we will guard him well.
Sarwar	Send him with us tomorrow to play with us and enjoy himself. We shall carefully protect him".
Khalifa	"Send him with us tomorrow to run and play. We will protect him."
Hilali/Khan	"Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy himself and play, and verily, we will take care of him."
H/K/Saheeh	Send him with us tomorrow that he may eat well and play. And indeed, we will be his guardians.
Malik	Send him with us tomorrow, that he may play and enjoy himself. We shall take good care of him."[12]
QXP	"Send him with us tomorrow that he may enjoy himself and play. We will take good care of him."
Maulana Ali	Send him with us to-morrow that he may enjoy himself and play, and we shall surely guard him well.
Free Minds	"Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy and play, and we will take care of him."
Qaribullah	Send him with us tomorrow to frolic and play. We will look after him. '

George Sale	Send him with us to morrow, into the field, that he may divert himself, and sport, and we will be his guardians.
JM Rodwell	Send him with us to-morrow that he may enjoy himself and sport: we will surely keep him safely."

Asad	Let him go out with us tomorrow, that he may enjoy himself and play: and, verily, we shall guard him well!"

Yusuf 012:013

‏12:13 قال اني ليحزنني ان تذهبوا به واخاف ان ياكله الذئب وانتم عنه غافلون

Transliteration	Qala innee layahzununee an thathhaboo bihi waakhafu an ya/kulahu alththi/bu waantum AAanhu ghafiloona
Literal	He said: "That I (it) saddens me (E) that you go away with him, and I fear that the wolf eats him, and (while) you are from him ignoring/neglecting/disregarding."

Yusuf Ali	(Jacob) said: "Really it saddens me that ye should take him away: I fear lest the wolf should devour him while ye attend not to him."
Pickthal	He said: Lo! in truth it saddens me that ye should take him with you, and I fear less the wolf devour him while ye are heedless of him.
Arberry	He said, 'It grieves me that you should go with him, and I fear the wolf may eat him, while you are heedless of him.'
Shakir	He said: Surely it grieves me that you should take him off, and I fear lest the wolf devour him while you are heedless of him.
Sarwar	Jacob replied, "I shall be grieved if you take him with you; I fear that some wild-beast will harm him in your absence."
Khalifa	He said, "I worry lest you go away with him, then the wolf may devour him while you are not watching him."
Hilali/Khan	He (Yaqoob (Jacob)) said: "Truly, it saddens me that you should take him away. I fear lest a wolf should devour him, while you are careless of him."
H/K/Saheeh	[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."
Malik	Their father said: "I will be worried if you take him away, for I fear lest a wolf should eat him up while you are off your guard ."[13]
QXP	Jacob said, "I worry that you take him with you to the wild and some wolf devours him when you are distracted."
Maulana Ali	He said: Indeed it grieves me that you should take him away and I fear lest the wolf devour him, while you are heedless of him.
Free Minds	He said: "It saddens me that you should take him, and I fear that the wolf would eat him if you would be absent of him."
Qaribullah	He said: 'It grieves me to let him go with you, for I fear lest the wolf should devour him when you are not paying attention to him. '

George Sale	Jacob answered, it grieveth me that ye take him away; and I fear lest the wolf devour him, while ye are negligent of him.
JM Rodwell	He said, "Verily, your taking him away will grieve me; and I fear lest while ye are heedless of him the wolf devour him."

Asad	[Jacob] answered: "Behold, it grieves me indeed [to think] that you might take him with you, for I dread lest the wolf devour him at a moment when you are heedless of him!"

Yusuf 012:014

‏12:14 قالوا لئن اكله الذئب ونحن عصبة انا اذا لخاسرون

Transliteration	Qaloo la-in akalahu alththi/bu wanahnu AAusbatun inna ithan lakhasiroona
Literal	They said: "If (E) the wolf ate him, and we are a group/band/company, that we are then losers (E)."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "If the wolf were to devour him while we are (so large) a party, then should we indeed (first) have perished ourselves!"
Pickthal	They said: If the wolf should devour him when we are (so strong) a band, then surely we should have already perished.
Arberry	They said, 'If the wolf eats him, and we a band, then are we losers!'
Shakir	They said: Surely if the wolf should devour him notwithstanding that we are a (strong) company, we should then certainly be losers.
Sarwar	They said, "If some wild-beast would be able to harm him, despite the presence of our strong group, it would certainly be a great loss to us!"
Khalifa	They said, "Indeed, if the wolf devours him, with so many of us around, then we are really losers."
Hilali/Khan	They said: "If a wolf devours him, while we are Usbah (a strong group) (to guard him), then surely, we are the losers."
H/K/Saheeh	They said, " If a wolf should eat him while we are a [strong] clan, indeed, we would then be losers."
Malik	They said: "If a wolf could eat him despite our number, then surely we would be worthless people!"[14]
QXP	They said, "If a wolf devours him in the strong presence (of the ten) of us, will our lives be worth living?"
Maulana Ali	They said: If the wolf should devour him, while we are a (strong) company, we should then certainly be losers.
Free Minds	They said: "If the wolf eats him, while we are a numerous group, then we are the losers."
Qaribullah	They said: 'We are many, if a wolf devours him, then we are losers! '

George Sale	They said, surely if the wolf devour him, when there are so many of us, we shall be weak indeed.
JM Rodwell	They said, "Surely if the wolf devour him, and we so many, we must in that case be weak indeed."

Asad	Said they: "Surely, if the wolf were to devour him notwithstanding that we are so many-then, behold, we ought ourselves to perish!"

Yusuf 012:015

‏12:15 فلما ذهبوا به واجمعوا ان يجعلوه في غيابت الجب واوحينا اليه لتنبئنهم بامرهم هذا وهم لايشعرون

Transliteration	Falamma thahaboo bihi waajmaAAoo an yajAAaloohu fee ghayabati aljubbi waawhayna ilayhi latunabi-annahum bi-amrihim hatha wahum la yashAAuroona
Literal	So when they went/went away with him, and they all unanimously agreed that they put him in the well's/deep well's low hidden area/grave, and We inspired/transmitted to him: "You will inform them (E) with their matter/affair, this, and (while) they are not feeling/knowing/sensing."

Yusuf Ali	So they did take him away, and they all agreed to throw him down to the bottom of the well: and We put into his heart (this Message): 'Of a surety thou shalt (one day) tell them the truth of this their affair while they know (thee) not'
Pickthal	Then, when they led him off, and were of one mind that they should place him in the depth of the pit, We inspired in him: Thou wilt tell them of this deed of theirs when they know (thee) not.
Arberry	So when they went with him, and agreed to put him in the bottom of the well, and We revealed to him, 'Thou shalt tell them of this their doing when they are unaware.'
Shakir	So when they had gone off with him and agreed that they should put him down at the bottom of the pit, and We revealed to him: You will most certainly inform them of this their affair while they do not perceive.
Sarwar	When they took Joseph with them, they agreed to throw him into the well. We revealed to Joseph that (sometime) in the future at a time when they would not recognize him, he would remind them of all this.
Khalifa	When they went away with him, and unanimously decided to throw him into the abyss of the well, we inspired him: "Some day, you will tell them about all this, while they have no idea."
Hilali/Khan	So, when they took him away, they all agreed to throw him down to the bottom of the well, and We inspired in him:"Indeed, you shall (one day) inform them of this their affair, when they know (you) not."
H/K/Saheeh	So when they took him [out] and agreed to put him into the bottom of the wellā€¦ But We inspired to him, "You will surely inform them [someday] about this affair of theirs while they do not perceive [your identity]."
Malik	When after such persistence they were able to take him away, they resolved to throw him into a dark well. We revealed this (to Joseph) : "A time will come when you will admonish them about this act of theirs, now they do not perceive its consequences."[15]
QXP	Unanimous in their decision, they led Joseph to cast him into a deep well. When they were placing Joseph in the well, We revealed to him that he would remain secure, and one day he would tell his brothers about what they did. We also revealed to him that it would be a mystery to them as to how Joseph was saved!
Maulana Ali	So when they took him away and agreed to put him down at the bottom of the pit, We revealed to him: Thou wilt certainly inform them of this affair of theirs while they perceive not.
Free Minds	So, when they went with him they had agreed to place him at the bottom of the well. And We inspired to him: "You will inform them of this act of theirs while they will not expect it."
Qaribullah	When they went with him, they agreed to put him in the bottom of a well. We revealed to him: 'You shall tell them of what they did when they are not aware (it is you). '

George Sale	And when they had carried him with them, and agreed to set him at the bottom of the well, they executed their design: And We sent a revelation unto him, saying, thou shalt hereafter declare this their action unto them; and they shall not perceive thee to be Joseph.
JM Rodwell	And when they went away with him they agreed to place him at the bottom of the well. And We revealed to him, "Thou wilt yet tell them of this their deed, when they shall not know thee."

Asad	And so, when they went away with him, they decided to cast him into the dark depths of the well. And We revealed [this] unto him: "Thou wilt yet remind them of this their deed at a time when they shall not perceive [who thou art] !"

Yusuf 012:016

‏12:16 وجاؤوا اباهم عشاء يبكون

Transliteration	Wajaoo abahum AAishaan yabkoona
Literal	And they came (to) their father (at) evening/first darkness/dinnertime weeping .

Yusuf Ali	Then they came to their father in the early part of the night, weeping.
Pickthal	And they came weeping to their father in the evening.
Arberry	And they came to their father in the evening, and they were weeping.
Shakir	And they came to their father at nightfall, weeping.
Sarwar	In the evening they returned to their father weeping
Khalifa	They came back to their father in the evening, weeping.
Hilali/Khan	And they came to their father in the early part of the night weeping.
H/K/Saheeh	And they came to their father at night, weeping.
Malik	At nightfall they return to their father, weeping.[16]
QXP	After carrying out their plan they came to their father at night weeping.
Maulana Ali	And they came to the father at nightfall, weeping.
Free Minds	And they came to their father evening time crying.
Qaribullah	At nightfall, they returned weeping to their father.

George Sale	And they came to their father at even, weeping,
JM Rodwell	And they came at nightfall to their father weeping.

Asad	And at nightfall they came to their father, weeping,

Yusuf 012:017

‏12:17 قالوا ياابانا انا ذهبنا نستبق وتركنا يوسف عند متاعنا فاكله الذئب وماانت بمؤمن لنا ولو كنا صادقين

Transliteration	Qaloo ya abana inna thahabna nastabiqu watarakna yoosufa AAinda mataAAina faakalahu alththi/bu wama anta bimu/minin lana walaw kunna sadiqeena
Literal	They said: "You our father, that we went/went away racing and we left Joseph at ourbelongings/effects/goods, so the wolf ate him, and you are not with believing to us, and even if we were truthful."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "O our father! We went racing with one another, and left Joseph with our things; and the wolf devoured him.... But thou wilt never believe us even though we tell the truth."
Pickthal	Saying: O our father! We went racing one with another, and left Joseph by our things, and the wolf devoured him, and thou believest not our saying even when we speak the truth.
Arberry	They said, 'Father, we went running races, and left Joseph behind with our things; so the wolf ate him. But thou wouldst never believe us, though we spoke truly.'
Shakir	They said: O our father! surely we went off racing and left Yusuf by our goods, so the wolf devoured him, and you will not believe us though we are truthful.
Sarwar	and saying, "Father, we went playing and left Joseph with our belongings. A wild-beast came and devoured him. We realize that you will not believe us even though we are telling the truth".
Khalifa	They said, "Our father, we went racing with each other, leaving Joseph with our equipment, and the wolf devoured him. You will never believe us, even if we were telling the truth."
Hilali/Khan	They said:"O our father! We went racing with one another, and left Yoosuf (Joseph) by our belongings and a wolf devoured him; but you will never believe us even when we speak the truth."
H/K/Saheeh	They said, "O our father, indeed we went racing each other and left Joseph with our possessions, and a wolf ate him. But you would not believe us, even if we were truthful."
Malik	They said: "Father! We went off to compete in racing with one another, and left Joseph by our belongings, and a wolf ate him ! But you will not believe us even though we are telling the truth."[17]
QXP	Saying, "O Our father! We went racing among us, and left Joseph by our belongings. A wolf did eat him up. We fear that you will not believe us even if we are telling the truth."
Maulana Ali	They said: O our father, we went off racing one with another and left Joseph by our goods, so the wolf devoured him. And thou wilt not believe us, though we are truthful.
Free Minds	They said: "Our father, we went to race and left Joseph by our things, and the wolf ate him! But you would not believe us even if we are truthful."
Qaribullah	They said: 'We went racing and left Joseph with our things. The wolf devoured him, but you will not believe us, though we speak the truth. '

George Sale	and said, father, we went and ran races with one another, and we left Joseph with our baggage, and the wolf hath devoured him; but thou wilt not believe us, although we speak the truth.
JM Rodwell	They said, "O our Father! of a truth, we went to run races, and we left Joseph with our clothes, and the wolf devoured him: but thou wilt not believe us even though we speak the truth."

Asad	[and] said: "O our father! Behold, we went off racing with one another, and left Joseph behind with our things; and thereupon the wolf devoured him! But [we know that] thou wouldst not believe us even though we speak the truth" -

Yusuf 012:018

‏12:18 وجاؤوا على قميصه بدم كذب قال بل سولت لكم انفسكم امرا فصبر جميل والله المستعان على ماتصفون

Transliteration	Wajaoo AAala qameesihi bidamin kathibin qala bal sawwalat lakum anfusukum amran fasabrun jameelun waAllahu almustaAAanu AAala ma tasifoona
Literal	And they came on his shirt/dress with blood falsified , he said: "But your selves enticed/lured for you a matter/affair/order/command, so graceful patience, and God (is) the seeked help/support from on what you describe/categorize."

Yusuf Ali	They stained his shirt with false blood. He said: "Nay, but your minds have made up a tale (that may pass) with you, (for me) patience is most fitting: Against that which ye assert, it is Allah (alone) Whose help can be sought"..
Pickthal	And they came with false blood on his shirt. He said: Nay, but your minds have beguiled you into something. (My course is) comely patience. And Allah it is Whose help is to be sought in that (predicament) which ye describe.
Arberry	And they brought his shirt with false blood on it. He said, 'No; but your spirits tempted you to do somewhat. But come, sweet patience! And God's succour is ever there to seek against that you describe.'
Shakir	And they brought his shirt with false blood upon it. He said: Nay, your souls have made the matter light for you, but patience is good and Allah is He Whose help is sought for against what you describe.
Sarwar	They presented him with a shirt stained with false blood. Jacob said, "Your souls have tempted you in this matter. Let us be patient and beg assistance from God if what you say is true."
Khalifa	They produced his shirt with fake blood on it. He said, "Indeed, you have conspired with each other to commit a certain scheme. All I can do is resort to a quiet patience. May GOD help me in the face of your conspiracy."
Hilali/Khan	And they brought his shirt stained with false blood. He said: "Nay, but your ownselves have made up a tale. So (for me) patience is most fitting. And it is Allah (Alone) Whose help can be sought against that which you assert."
H/K/Saheeh	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."
Malik	As proof they brought his shirt stained with false blood. "No!" He cried, "Your souls have tempted you to evil. I need good patience! Allah Alone can help me bear the loss you are speaking of."[18]
QXP	And they came with false blood on his shirt. He said, "I don't believe this story; you have made it up. I will remain steadfast in the face of your conspiracy, and Allah it is Whose help is sought in the kind of misfortune you describe to me."
Maulana Ali	And they came with false blood on his shirt. He said: Nay, your souls have made a matter light for you. So patience is goodly. And Allah is He Whose help is sought against what you describe.
Free Minds	And they came with his shirt stained in false blood. He said: "You have invented this tale yourselves. Patience is good, and God's help is sought against what you describe."
Qaribullah	And they brought his shirt (stained) with blood, a lie. He said: 'No, your souls have tempted you to do something. But come sweet patience! The help of Allah is always there to seek against that which you describe. '

George Sale	And they produced his inner garment stained with false blood. Jacob answered, nay, but ye your selves have contrived the thing for your own sakes: However patience is most becoming, and God's assistance is to be implored to enable me to support the misfortune which ye relate.
JM Rodwell	And they brought his shirt with false blood upon it. He said, "Nay, but yourselves have managed this affair. But patience is seemly: and the help of God is to be implored that I may bear what you tell me."

Asad	and they produced his tunic with false blood upon it. [But Jacob] exclaimed: "Nay, but it is your [own] minds that have made [so terrible] a happening seem a matter of little account to you! But [as for myself,] patience in adversity is most goodly [in the sight of God]; and it is to God [alone] that I pray to give me strength to bear the misfortune which you have described to me."

Yusuf 012:019

‏12:19 وجاءت سيارة فارسلوا واردهم فادلى دلوه قال يابشرى هذا غلام واسروه بضاعة والله عليم بما يعملون

Transliteration	Wajaat sayyaratun faarsaloo waridahum faadla dalwahu qala ya bushra hatha ghulamun waasarroohu bidaAAatan waAllahu AAaleemun bima yaAAmaloona
Literal	And a caravan came, so they sent their brave/tall (scout/waterboy), so he lowered/dropped his bucket/pail, he said: "Oh good news, that (is) a boy/slave ." And they kept him secret (as) goods/merchandise, and God (is) knowledgeable with what they make/do .

Yusuf Ali	Then there came a caravan of travellers: they sent their water-carrier (for water), and he let down his bucket (into the well)...He said: "Ah there! Good news! Here is a (fine) young man!" So they concealed him as a treasure! But Allah knoweth well all that they do!
Pickthal	And there came a caravan, and they sent their waterdrawer. He let down his pail (into the pit). He said: Good luck! Here is a youth. And they hid him as a treasure, and Allah was Aware of what they did.
Arberry	Then came travellers, and they sent one of them, a water-drawer, who let down his bucket. 'Good news!' he said. 'Here is a young man.' So they hid him as merchandise; but God knew what they were doing.
Shakir	And there came travellers and they sent their water-drawer and he let down his bucket. He said: O good news! this is a youth; and they concealed him as an article of merchandise, and Allah knew what they did.
Sarwar	A caravan came by and sent their water carrier out to the well. When he drew out Joseph in his bucket, he shouted, "Glad news, a young boy!" The people of the caravan hid him amongst their belongings. God knows well what they do.
Khalifa	A caravan passed by, and soon sent their waterer. He let down his bucket, then said, "How lucky! There is a boy here!" They took him along as merchandise, and GOD was fully aware of what they did.
Hilali/Khan	And there came a caravan of travellers; they sent their water-drawer, and he let down his bucket (into the well). He said: "What good news! Here is a boy." So they hid him as merchandise (a slave). And Allah was the All-Knower of what they did.
H/K/Saheeh	And there came a company of travelers; then they sent their water drawer, and he let down his bucket. He said, "Good news! Here is a boy." And they concealed him, [taking him] as merchandise; and Allah was knowing of what they did.
Malik	On the other side, a caravan passed by, and sent a water carrier who let down his bucket into the well. Seeing Joseph in it, he shouted with joy: "Good news! I found a young boy." They concealed him like trade merchandise. But Allah knew what they did.[19]
QXP	And, there came a caravan, and they sent their water drawer. He let down his rope and pail into the well. He called in excitement, "Oh, what a lucky find! It is a teenage boy!" People of the caravan took him along as treasure. And Allah was Aware of what they did.
Maulana Ali	And there came travellers, and they sent their water-drawer and he let down his bucket. He said: O good news! This is a youth. And they concealed him as an article of merchandise, and Allah was Cognizant of what they did.
Free Minds	And a traveling caravan came and they sent their man to draw water, but when he drew he said: "Good news, there is a boy!" So they hid him as merchandise. And God is aware of what they do.
Qaribullah	Thereafter travelers came, and sent their waterman. And when he had let down his pail, (he cried:) 'Rejoice, a boy! ' Then they concealed him among their merchandise, but Allah knew what they did.

George Sale	And certain travellers came, and sent one to draw water for them: And he let down his bucket, and said, good news! This is a youth. And they concealed him, that they might sell him as a piece of merchandize: But God knew that which they did.
JM Rodwell	And wayfarers came and sent their drawer of water, and he let down his bucket. "Good news!" said he, "This is a youth!" And they kept his case secret, to make merchandise of him. But God knew what they did.

Asad	AND THERE CAME a caravan;'9 and they sent forth their drawer of water, and he let down his bucket into the well - [and when he saw Joseph] he exclaimed: "Oh, what a lucky find, this boy!" And they hid him with a view to selling him: but God had full knowledge of all that they were doing.

Yusuf 012:020

‏12:20 وشروه بثمن بخس دراهم معدودة وكانوا فيه من الزاهدين

Transliteration	Washarawhu bithamanin bakhsin darahima maAAdoodatin wakanoo feehi mina alzzahideena
Literal	And they bought him with a reduced/unjust price, counted/numbered silver coins , and they were in him from the indifferent/uninterested .

Yusuf Ali	The (Brethren) sold him for a miserable price, for a few dirhams counted out: in such low estimation did they hold him!
Pickthal	And they sold him for a low price, a number of silver coins; and they attached no value to him.
Arberry	Then they sold him for a paltry price, a handful of counted dirhams; for they set small store by him.
Shakir	And they sold him for a small price, a few pieces of silver, and they showed no desire for him.
Sarwar	In selling him they asked for a very small price and even then no one wanted to buy him.
Khalifa	They sold him for a cheap price - a few dirhams - for they did not have any need for him.
Hilali/Khan	And they sold him for a low price, - for a few Dirhams (i.e. for a few silver coins). And they were of those who regarded him insignificant.
H/K/Saheeh	And they sold him for a reduced price a few dirhams and they were, concerning him, of those content with little.
Malik	They (brought him to Egypt and) sold him for a petty price, a few dirhams (silver coins), they had such a low estimation of him.[20]
QXP	They sold him in the market for a low price, a few silver coins. His value they knew not.
Maulana Ali	And they sold him for a small price, a few pieces of silver, and they showed no desire for him.
Free Minds	And they sold him for a low price, a few silver coins, and they regarded him as insignificant.
Qaribullah	Then, they sold him for a trifling price, a number of dirhams, because they considered him to be of little value.

George Sale	And they sold him for a mean price, for a few pence, and valued him lightly.
JM Rodwell	And they sold him for a paltry price-for some dirhems counted down, and at no high rate did they value him.

Asad	And they sold him for a paltry price - a mere few silver coins: thus low did they value him.

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‏12:21 وقال الذي اشتراه من مصر لامراته اكرمي مثواه عسى ان ينفعنا او نتخذه ولدا وكذلك مكنا ليوسف في الارض ولنعلمه من تاويل الاحاديث والله غالب على امره ولكن اكثر الناس لايعلمون

Transliteration	Waqala allathee ishtarahu min misra liimraatihi akrimee mathwahu AAasa an yanfaAAana aw nattakhithahu waladan wakathalika makkanna liyoosufa fee al-ardi walinuAAallimahu min ta/weeli al-ahadeethi waAllahu ghalibun AAala amrihi walakinna akthara alnnasi la yaAAlamoona
Literal	And said who bought him from (the) city/border/region/Egypt to/for his woman (wife): "Be generous/kind (in) his home/residence , perhaps he benefits us, or we take him (as) a child (son)." And like that, We highly positioned/secured to Joseph in the earth/Planet Earth, and to teach/instruct him from interpreting/explaining the information/speeches , and God (is) defeater/conqueror on His order/command/matter/affair, and but most (of) the people do not know.

Yusuf Ali	The man in Egypt who bought him, said to his wife: "Make his stay (among us) honourable: may be he will bring us much good, or we shall adopt him as a son." Thus did We establish Joseph in the land, that We might teach him the interpretation of stories (and events). And Allah hath full power and control over His affairs; but most among mankind know it not.
Pickthal	And he of Egypt who purchased him said unto his wife: Receive him honourably. Perchance he may prove useful to us or we may adopt him as a son. Thus we established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah was predominant in His career, but most of mankind know not.
Arberry	He that bought him, being of Egypt, said to his wife, 'Give him goodly lodging, and it may be that he will profit us, or we may take him for our own son.' So We established Joseph in the land, and that We might teach him the interpretation of tales. God prevails in His purpose, but most men know not.
Shakir	And the Egyptian who bought him said to his wife: Give him an honorable abode, maybe he will be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son. And thus did We establish Yusuf in the land and that We might teach him the interpretation of sayings; and Allah is the master of His affair, but most people do not know.
Sarwar	The Egyptian who bought him said to his wife, "Be kind to him, perhaps he will be of some benefit to us or we may adopt him." Thus, We settled Joseph in the land so that We could teach him the interpretation of dreams. God has full control over His affairs but most people do not know.
Khalifa	The one who bought him in Egypt said to his wife, "Take good care of him. Maybe he can help us, or maybe we can adopt him." We thus established Joseph on earth, and we taught him the interpretation of dreams. GOD's command is always done, but most people do not know.
Hilali/Khan	And he (the man) from Egypt who bought him, said to his wife: "Make his stay comfortable, may be he will profit us or we shall adopt him as a son." Thus did We establish Yoosuf (Joseph) in the land, that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah has full power and control over His Affairs, but most of men know not.
H/K/Saheeh	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.
Malik	The Egyptian who bought Joseph said to his wife: "Be kind to him. He may prove useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son." Thus We established Joseph in the land and arranged to teach him the understanding of affairs. Allah has full power over His affairs, though most people do not know.[21]
QXP	The one who bought him in Egypt said to his wife, "Receive him honorably. Take good care of him. May be he can help us or we can adopt him as a son." We, thus, established Joseph in Egypt and arranged for him proper education and training. He was gifted with a great insight into events. Allah's Command always prevails although most people won't understand the stages of cause and effect.
Maulana Ali	And the Egyptian who bought him said to his wife: Make his stay honourable. Maybe he will be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son. And thus We established Joseph in the land, and that We might teach him the interpretation of saying. And Allah has full control over His affair, but most people know not.
Free Minds	And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife: "Make his stay generous, perhaps he will benefit us or we may take him as a son." And it was thus that We established Joseph in the land and to teach him the interpretation of dreams. And God has full power over matters, but most of mankind do not know.
Qaribullah	The Egyptian that bought him said to his wife: 'Make his stay honorable. He may benefit us, or take him for our son. ' As such We established Joseph in the land, so that We might teach him the interpretation of visions. Allah prevails in His affairs, though most people do not know.

George Sale	And the Egyptian who bought him said to his wife, use him honourably; peradventure he may be serviceable to us, or we may adopt him for our son. Thus did we prepare an establishment for Joseph in the earth, and we taught him the interpretation of dark sayings: For God is well able to effect his purpose; but the greater part of men do not understand.
JM Rodwell	And he who bought him-an Egyptian-said to his wife, "Treat him hospitably; haply he may be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son." Thus did we settle Joseph in the land, and we instructed him in the interpretation of dark sayings, for God is equal to

Asad	And the man from Egypt who bought him said to his wife: "Make his stay [with us] honourable; he may well be of use to us, or we may adopt him as a son. And thus We gave unto Joseph a firm place on earth; and [We did this] so that We might impart unto him some understanding of the inner meaning of happenings. For, God always prevails in whatever be His purpose: but most people know it not.

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‏12:22 ولما بلغ اشده اتيناه حكما وعلما وكذلك نجزي المحسنين

Transliteration	Walamma balagha ashuddahu ataynahu hukman waAAilman wakathalika najzee almuhsineena
Literal	And when he reached his maturity/strength, We gave/brought him judgment/rule and knowledge, and as/like that We reward the good doers.

Yusuf Ali	When Joseph attained His full manhood, We gave him power and knowledge: thus do We reward those who do right.
Pickthal	And And when he reached his prime We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus We reward the good.
Arberry	And when he was fully grown, We gave him judgment and knowledge. Even so We recompense the good-doers.
Shakir	And when he had attained his maturity, We gave him wisdom and knowledge: and thus do We reward those who do good.
Sarwar	When he attained maturity, God gave him strength, wisdom and knowledge. Thus, do We reward those who do good.
Khalifa	When he reached maturity, we endowed him with wisdom and knowledge. We thus reward the righteous.
Hilali/Khan	And when he (Yoosuf (Joseph)) attained his full manhood, We gave him wisdom and knowledge (the Prophethood), thus We reward the Muhsinoon (doers of good - see V.2:112).
H/K/Saheeh	And when Joseph reached maturity, We gave him judgment and knowledge. And thus We reward the doers of good.
Malik	When he reached maturity, We bestowed on him wisdom and knowledge. Thus do We reward the righteous.[22]
QXP	When Joseph reached his prime, We gave him wisdom and knowledge, since he lived upright. This is Our Law that We bestow knowledge and wisdom on those who live a balanced life in youth.
Maulana Ali	And when he attained his maturity, we gave him wisdom and knowledge. And thus do We reward the doers of good.
Free Minds	And when he reached his maturity, We gave him position and knowledge. It is thus that We reward the good doers.
Qaribullah	And when he reached maturity, We bestowed on him judgment and knowledge. As such We recompense those who do good.

George Sale	And when he had attained his age of strength, we bestowed on him wisdom, and knowledge; for thus do we recompense the righteous.
JM Rodwell	And when he had reached his age of strength we bestowed on him judgment and knowledge; for thus do we recompense the well doers.

Asad	And when he reached full manhood, We bestowed upon him the ability to judge [between right and wrong], as well as [innate] knowledge: for thus do We reward the doers of good.

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‏12:23 وراودته التي هو في بيتها عن نفسه وغلقت الابواب وقالت هيت لك قال معاذ الله انه ربي احسن مثواي انه لايفلح الظالمون

Transliteration	Warawadat-hu allatee huwa fee baytiha AAan nafsihi waghallaqati al-abwaba waqalat hayta laka qala maAAatha Allahi innahu rabbee ahsana mathwaya innahu la yuflihu alththalimoona
Literal	And who (F) he is in her house/home seduced/enticed him from himself, and she closed/shut the doors/entrances, and said: "Come/come here ." He said: "I seek protection (of) God, that He is my Lord, He did good/beautified my residence/home , that He does not make the unjust/oppressive succeed/win."

Yusuf Ali	But she in whose house he was, sought to seduce him from his (true) self: she fastened the doors, and said: "Now come, thou (dear one)!" He said: "Allah forbid! truly (thy husband) is my lord! he made my sojourn agreeable! truly to no good come those who do wrong!"
Pickthal	And she, in whose house he was, asked of him an evil act. She bolted the doors and said: Come! He said: I seek refuge in Allah! Lo! he is my lord, who hath treated me honourably. Lo! wrong-doers never prosper.
Arberry	Now the woman in whose house he was solicited him, and closed the doors on them. 'Come,' she said, 'take me!' 'God be my refuge,' he said. 'Surely my lord has given me a goodly lodging. Surely the evildoers do not prosper.
Shakir	And she in whose house he was sought to make himself yield (to her), and she made fast the doors and said: Come forward. He said: I seek Allah's refuge, surely my Lord made good my abode: Surely the unjust do not prosper.
Sarwar	His master's wife then tried to seduce him. She locked the doors and said to him, "Come on." He said, "I seek refuge in God who has given me a good place of shelter. The unjust will certainly have no happiness."
Khalifa	The lady of the house where he lived tried to seduce him. She closed the doors and said, "I am all yours." He said, "May GOD protect me. He is my Lord, who gave me a good home. The transgressors never succeed."
Hilali/Khan	And she, in whose house he was, sought to seduce him (to do an evil act), she closed the doors and said: "Come on, O you." He said: "I seek refuge in Allah (or Allah forbid)! Truly, he (your husband) is my master! He made my stay agreeable! (So I will never betray him). Verily, the Zalimoon (wrong and evil-doers) will never be successful."
H/K/Saheeh	And she, in whose house he was, sought to seduce him. She closed the doors and said, "Come, you." He said, "[I seek] the refuge of Allah. Indeed, he is my master, who has made good my residence. Indeed, wrongdoers will not succeed."
Malik	Now, the lady of the house (his master's wife) attempted to seduce him. She bolted the doors and said: "Come!" He replied: "May Allah protect me from this! My lord has provided me with good residence. Should I betray his trust? Such wrongdoers shall not prosper."[23]
QXP	The lady of the house, tried to seduce him. She closed the doors and said, "I am all yours." He said, "May Allah preserve me! My Sustainer has placed me in a station of balanced character. Those who displace moral values with temptation do not prosper."
Maulana Ali	And she in whose house he was, sought to seduce him, and made fast the doors and said: Come. He said: Allah forbid! Surely my Lord made good my abode. The wrongdoers never prosper.
Free Minds	And the woman, in whose house he was staying, attempted to seduce him away from himself. And she closed the doors and said: "I have prepared myself for you." He said: "I seek refuge with God, He is my Lord, He made good my residence; the wicked do not succeed."
Qaribullah	And she, in whose house he was, sought to seduce him and closed the doors saying: 'Come! ' 'In Allah is my refuge! ' he replied. 'My Lord has made my dwelling a good one. Harmdoers never prosper. '

George Sale	And she, in whose house he was, desired him to lie with her; and she shut the doors and said, come hither. He answered, God forbid! Verily my lord hath made my dwelling with Him easy; and the ungrateful shall not prosper.
JM Rodwell	And she in whose house he was conceived a passion for him, and she shut the doors and said, "Come hither." He said, "God keep me! Verily, my lord hath given me a good home: and the injurious shall not prosper."

Asad	And [it so happened that] she in whose house he was living [conceived a passion for him and] sought to make him yield himself unto her; and she bolted the doors and said, "Come thou unto me!" [But Joseph] answered: "May God preserve me! Behold, goodly has my master made my stay [in this house]! Verily, to no good end come they that do [such] wrong!"

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‏12:24 ولقد همت به وهم بها لولا ان راى برهان ربه كذلك لنصرف عنه السوء والفحشاء انه من عبادنا المخلصين

Transliteration	Walaqad hammat bihi wahamma biha lawla an raa burhana rabbihi kathalika linasrifa AAanhu alssoo-a waalfahshaa innahu min AAibadina almukhlaseena
Literal	And she had been intended/resolved with him, and he intended/resolved with her, where it not for that he saw/understood his Lord's proof/evidence, and like that to send away/divert from him the bad/evil/harm and the enormous/atrocious deeds , that he truly is from Our worshippers/slaves, the faithful/loyal/devoted.

Yusuf Ali	And (with passion) did she desire him, and he would have desired her, but that he saw the evidence of his Lord: thus (did We order) that We might turn away from him (all) evil and shameful deeds: for he was one of Our servants, sincere and purified.
Pickthal	She verily desired him, and he would have desired her if it had not been that he saw the argument of his Lord. Thus it was, that We might ward off from him evil and lewdness. Lo! he was of Our chosen slaves.
Arberry	For she desired him; and he would have taken her, but that he saw the proof of his Lord. So was it, that We might turn away from him evil and abomination; he was one of Our devoted servants.
Shakir	And certainly she made for him, and he would have made for her, were it not that he had seen the manifest evidence of his Lord; thus (it was) that We might turn away from him evil and indecency, surely he was one of Our sincere servants.
Sarwar	She was determined to have him and were it not for his faith in God, he would certainly have yielded to her. Thus did We protect him from evil and indecency. He was certainly one of Our sincere servants.
Khalifa	She almost succumbed to him, and he almost succumbed to her, if it were not that he saw a proof from his Lord. We thus diverted evil and sin away from him, for he was one of our devoted servants.
Hilali/Khan	And indeed she did desire him and he would have inclined to her desire, had he not seen the evidence of his Lord. Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves.
H/K/Saheeh	And she certainly determined [to seduce] him, and he would have inclined to her had he not seen the proof of his Lord. And thus [it was] that We should avert from him evil and immorality. Indeed, he was of Our chosen servants.
Malik	She advanced toward him, and he would have advanced towards her had he not seen a sign from his Lord. Thus did We shield him from indecency and immodesty, for he was one of Our chosen, a sincere devotee.[24]
QXP	She desired him, and he would have desired her if he had not seen the Argument of his Lord, ("Go not close to adultery" (17:32)). Obeying Our Command saved him from evil and lewdness. He was among Our sincere servants.
Maulana Ali	And certainly she desired him, and he would have desired her, were it not he had seen the manifest evidence of his Lord. Thus (it was) that We might turn away from him evil and indecency. Surely he was one of Our chosen servants.
Free Minds	And she desired him and he desired her, had it not been that he saw His Lord's proof; it was thus that We turned evil and lewdness away from him; he is of Our loyal servants.
Qaribullah	She desired him, had he not been shown the proof of his Lord he would have taken her. But We turned him away from evil and abomination, for he was one of Our sincere worshipers.

George Sale	But she resolved within her self to enjoy him, and he would have resolved to enjoy her, had he not seen the evident demonstration of his Lord. So We turned away evil and filthiness from him, because he was one of our sincere servants.
JM Rodwell	But she longed for him; and he had longed for her had he not seen a token from his lord. Thus we averted evil and defilement from him, for he was one of our sincere servants.

Asad	And, indeed, she desired him, and he desired her; [and he would have succumbed] had he not seen [in this temptation] an evidence of his Sustainer's truth:' thus [We willed it to be] in order that We might avert from him all evil and all deeds of abomination -for, behold, he was truly one of Our servants.'"

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