Translation: Verily in Joseph and his brethren are signs (or
symbols) for seekers (after Truth). 1638
Commentary:
1638 In Joseph's story we have good and evil contrasted in so many different ways.
Those in search of true spiritual knowledge can see it embodied in concrete
events in this story of many facets, matching the colours of Joseph's manycoloured coat.
Muhammad Asad:
Translation: Indeed, in [the story of] Joseph and his brothers there are messages for all who search [after truth]. 11
1638 In Joseph's story we have good and evil contrasted in so many different ways. Those in search of true spiritual knowledge can see it embodied in concrete events in this story of many facets, matching the colours of Joseph's manycoloured coat.