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The Wife of the Aziz, Who tried to seduce Yusuf

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In the QuranWho tried to seduce Yusuf

The Wife of the Azizامرأة العزيز

Traditional date, disputedEgypt

The Aziz's wife who tried to seduce Yusuf, then, years later, confessed his innocence before the king.

She locked the doors and called Yusuf to herself; he said: I seek refuge in Allah. Caught at the door, she accused him, but his shirt was torn from behind. When women mocked her, she showed them Yusuf and they cut their hands in amazement. Years later she admitted: it was I who sought to seduce him.

What does the Quran say?

Said [the king to the women], "What was your condition when you sought to seduce Joseph?" They said, "Perfect is Allah! We know about him no evil." The wife of al-'Azeez said, "Now the truth has become evident. It was I who sought to seduce him, and indeed, he is of the truthful.

Quran 12:51

12:21-32

The lesson

Truth comes out in the end, and admitting a wrong is a kind of honour.

Who else is linked?

Egypt (Misr)YusufThe Aziz of EgyptThe Women of the CityThe Witness from Her FamilyAncient Egypt

Who lived at the same time?

YusufThe Aziz of EgyptThe Witness from Her FamilyThe Women of the CityThe Brothers of Yusuf

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