Yusuf and Ibrahim (peace be upon him) are two of the Prophets that are mentioned in the Qur'an, and their lives serve as examples of faith, courage, submission to Allah, and intelligence. These Prophets were content, tranquil, and secure in their faith, and their stories serve as a reminder to believers of the importance of following Allah's teachings. Allah tells us in one verse that: He (Prophet Yusuf) said, «My Lord, the prison is dearer to me than what they call on me to do; and if You do not avert from me their machinations, I will incline towards them and become one of the ignorant.» The Prophet Ya‘qub (peace be upon him), father of Prophet Yusuf , was also a prophet and he was also a very righteous and devoted servant of Allah.
He was constantly praying to Allah and was always aware that, no matter how difficult the situation he was in, Allah would respond to his prayers. Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) respectfully advised his father to abandon his false gods, but his father was unwilling to see him and even threatened to kill him. In spite of this, the Prophet Ibrahim left his father in order to act according to Allah's guidance. Similarly, Prophet Zakariyya (peace be upon him) prayed for a pious son and Allah answered his prayer. Finally, Prophet Yusuf and his father Prophet Ya'qub (peace be upon him) were devoted to Allah and faced difficulties and slander from others.
Despite the adversity, they stayed true to their faith in Allah and were ultimately rewarded with contentment. Prophet Ya'qub (Jacob) demonstrated superior conduct and conformed to Allah's guidance despite the difficult test of his son, Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), being thrown into a well by his jealous brothers. Prophet Ya'qub waited patiently, trusting Allah, and was eventually rewarded with the reunion of both his sons. His example shows that those who remain steadfast in their faith in Allah and His teachings will be rewarded with joy and happiness.