231001 - Jacob in the Quran

Greetings of peace.

Here is sample of verses in the Quran about Jacob.

[38:45]

And recall Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

They were resourceful, and with vision.

[3:84]

Say:

"We believe in God and what was sent down to us and what was sent down to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Patriarchs, and what was given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets from their Lord. We do not make a distinction between any of them, and to Him we submit."

[2:133]

Or were you present when death came to Jacob and he said to his sons:

"Who shall you serve from after me?"

They said: "Your god, and the god of your fathers Abram, and Ishmael, and Isaac;

One god and to Him we submit."

In chapter 12 of the Quran, Joseph, son of Jacob says

[12:38]

"And I have followed the creed of my fathers Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob.

It was not for us to set up partners with God at all.

That is the blessings of God over us and over the people, but most of the people are not thankful."

Later in chapter 12, Jacob senses that his son Joseph is still alive. And some of Jacob's children speak to him hurtfully, but see how he responds.

[12:85]

They said: "By God, you will never cease to remember Joseph until you become senile or become dead!"

[12:86]

He said: "I merely complain my grief and sorrow to God, and I know from God what you do not know."

[12:87]

"My sons, go and inquire about Joseph and his brother, and do not despair from the spirit of God. The only ones who would despair from the spirit of God are the people who are deniers."