Surah Yusuf 12:12

Yusuf's Brothers ask for Their Father's Permission to take Yusuf with Them

When Yusuf's brothers agreed to take him and throw him down the well, taking the advice of their elder brother Rubil, they went to their father Ya`qub, peace be upon him. They said to him, "Why is it that you,

(do not trust us with Yusuf though we are indeed his well-wishers)." They started executing their plan by this introductory statement, even though they really intended its opposite, out of envy towards Yusuf for being loved by his father. They said,

"(Send him with us) tomorrow so that we all enjoy ourselves and play." Qatadah, Ad-Dahhak and As-Suddi said similarly. Yusuf's brothers said next,

(and verily, we will take care of him.), we will protect him and ensure his safety for you.

Saudara-saudara Yusuf kembali membujuk ayahnya dengan menyatakan, "Biarkanlah dia pergi berekreasi dengan kami besok ke tempat pengembalaan, berolah raga, dan berlomba. Kami akan membawa makanan yang enak-enak dan buah-buahan yang lezat, yang akan kami santap setelah selesai bermain-main. Kami akan selalu menjaga dan memeliharanya dari segala bahaya. Percayakanlah dia kepada kami. Insya Allah dia akan senang bersama kami dan kami pun menyenangi dia, dan dia akan kami bawa pulang dengan selamat dan tidak kurang suatu apa."