Surah Yusuf Tafseer

Yusuf's Rank with the King of Egypt

Allah states that when he became aware of Yusuf's innocence and his innocence of what he was accused of,

وَقَالَ الْمَلِكُ ايْتُونِي بِهِ أَسْتَخْلِصْهُ لِنَفْسِي

And the king said:"Bring him to me that I may attach him to my person."

`that I may make him among my close aids and associates,'

فَلَمَّا كَلَّمَهُ

Then, when he spoke to him,

when the king spoke to Yusuf and further recognized his virtues, great ability, brilliance, good conduct and perfect mannerism,

قَالَ إِنَّكَ الْيَوْمَ لَدَيْنَا مِكِينٌ أَمِينٌ

he said:"Verily, this day, you are with us high in rank and fully trusted."

The king said to Yusuf, `You have assumed an exalted status with us and are indeed fully trusted.'

Yusuf, peace be upon him said,