Prophets in the Quran
Ya'qub
Father of Yusuf, who lost his sight to grief and never lost his certainty.
يعقوب
Known in English as Jacob
The account
What the Quran relates about Ya'qub
Key events
- 1The dream his son related, and his caution
- 2Years of grief over Yusuf
- 3The reunion in Egypt
What is drawn from it
- "Beautiful patience" is grief carried without complaint to people
- Certainty in Allah can outlast every appearance to the contrary
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
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Where is Ya'qub mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 2, 6, 12, 19. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Ya'qub?
No surah carries the name, though Ya'qub is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Ya'qub?
The dream his son related, and his caution, Years of grief over Yusuf and The reunion in Egypt.
What is usually drawn from the story of Ya'qub?
"Beautiful patience" is grief carried without complaint to people and Certainty in Allah can outlast every appearance to the contrary.
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