The meaning of "the caravan departed" and "the scent of Yusuf" in the saying of Allah the Exalted
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Question:
Allah the Exalted said: I seek refuge[An-Nahl 16:98] [Yusuf 12:94] Is the intended meaning of this verse a specific wind for Yusuf (peace be upon him), or is there a feeling in his father? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
As appears in the text of the verse regarding the change, when the caravan departed, meaning it left Egypt, it left Egypt, "departed" means it left the town, like the saying of Allah the Exalted: "And when Talut departed from the soldiers," meaning he left the town, heading in the direction he intended. And the wind is as it appears on its surface; the scent of Yusuf (peace be upon him) reached his father from a great distance. This is among the miracles of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them), and it is among the miracles that are not ordinary matters. Likewise, when he placed the shirt on his face, he returned to being able to see; this is among the miracles of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them), and it happens to everyone.
Allah the Exalted said: I seek refuge
in Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].
بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِAnd when the caravan departed [from Egypt], their father said, "Indeed, I find the smell of Joseph [and would say that he was alive] if you did not think me weakened in mind."
وَلَمَّا فَصَلَتِ الْعِيرُ قَالَ أَبُوهُمْ إِنِّي لَأَجِدُ رِيحَ يُوسُفَ لَوْلَا أَن تُفَنِّدُونِAnswer:
As appears in the text of the verse regarding the change, when the caravan departed, meaning it left Egypt, it left Egypt, "departed" means it left the town, like the saying of Allah the Exalted: "And when Talut departed from the soldiers," meaning he left the town, heading in the direction he intended. And the wind is as it appears on its surface; the scent of Yusuf (peace be upon him) reached his father from a great distance. This is among the miracles of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them), and it is among the miracles that are not ordinary matters. Likewise, when he placed the shirt on his face, he returned to being able to see; this is among the miracles of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them), and it happens to everyone.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما المقصود من الآية (ولما فصلت العير قال أبوهم إني لأجد ريح يوسف...)؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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