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sorrow, but he remained patient. He turned to Allah in his pain and suffering, but never complained. He knew that Allah was merciful and beneficent and he had perfect faith in Him. He never gave up hope for the Prophet Yusuf, though people called him a mad old man. The Prophet Yusuf was saved and was taken to Egypt where he later became the most trusted minister of the Egyptian king. The Prophet Yaqub’s eyesight was restored when his eyes were touched by the Prophet Yusuf’s shirt. Later the Prophet Yaqub settled in Egypt with all the members of his family. He asked his children always to worship Allah and follow the true faith even after his death. They promised to follow the true faith, the faith of the Prophets Ibrahim, Ismail and Ishaq. The Prophet Yaqub died at the age of 143 years and was buried in Hebron near Jerusalem. Moral: Allah is always merciful to His believers. He never disappoints them. Key Events: Loss of the Prophet Yusuf, reuniting with the Prophet Yusuf. * See the Quran: Al-Baqarah 2: 132-133; Aal-Imran 3: 93; Al-An’am 6: 84; Yusuf 12: 86; Maryam 19: 49-50; Al-Anbiyaa 21: 72. * See in this book: Children of Israel, Binyamin, Ibrahim, Ishag and Yusuf. Relatives: Grandfather: the Prophet Ibrahim Father: the Prophet Ishaq Son: the Prophet Yusuf Wife: Rahil Study Questions: Who was the Prophet Yaqub? What was the nature of his suffering? o When we put our cares in God's hands, He puts His peace in our hearts.