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Yaqub (Jacob)

Israel - The Servant of Allah

Period

Approximately 1800 BCE

Location

Palestine and Egypt

People

The Children of Israel

Quran Mentions

16x

The Story

Yaqub, also called Israel, was the son of Ishaq. He endured the painful separation from his beloved son Yusuf for many years, crying until he lost his sight. He never lost hope in Allah and was eventually reunited with Yusuf in Egypt.

Key Quranic Verses

Surah 2:132-133Surah 12:67-68Surah 12:86-87

Lessons to Learn

1

Never lose hope in Allah's mercy

2

Patience through long trials

3

Advising children towards monotheism

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