In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful,

What astounds me in Surah Yusuf is how people who have plotted with malicious  intent, who have been dishonest and have carried out evil acts have been guided  to seek forgiveness. Such is the Grace of Allah. 

After Allah’s guidance when does a person change? When the person stops faulting others but looks at his or her own shortcomings. Taking accountability. This is where true change begins.  

How does a person grow closer to Allah?  When he or she becomes someone who has a beautiful character for example they choose to forgive and not to take revenge, when a person overlooks, pardons, excuses their fellow believer. They repel evil with that which is good and better. This was  Prophet Yusuf AS. This was also Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him. 

Change occurs when we are honest and are concerned about changing ourselves foremost and not finding faults with others. Excellence occurs when we do all the things which Allah loves. These are not always easy to do, but they are a sign of a true and strong faith.

Sometimes challenging people are sent to lead you to excellence. May we respond the way Allah loves. Allahumma Ameen. 

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