My Eyes Turned White from Sorrow — The Endless Tears of a Father for Yusuf
Surah Yusuf (Verses 82–87) — English Translation
82. “Ask the town where we were and the caravan in which we traveled. Indeed, we are surely telling the truth.”
83. [Prophet Ya‘qub] said, “No! Your souls have made a matter seem easy for you. So patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allah will bring them all back to me. Indeed, He is the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.”
84. And he turned away from them and said, “Oh, my sorrow over Yusuf!” And his eyes became white from grief, for he was filled with suppressed anguish.
85. They said, “By Allah! You will continue to remember Yusuf until you become gravely ill or die.”
86. He said, “I only complain of my suffering and grief to Allah, and I know from Allah that which you do not know.
87. O my sons! Go and search for Yusuf and his brother, and do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, no one despairs of Allah’s mercy except the disbelievers.”
✅ Short Summary
These verses show Prophet Ya‘qub’s unshakable patience, deep sorrow for Yusuf, and powerful trust in Allah’s mercy. Even after years of separation, he refuses to give up hope and teaches his sons that despair is not allowed for believers.
π️ Short Story
After years of loss, Prophet Ya‘qub’s heart still beat with hope. Though his sons stood before him with heavy news, his faith did not break. His eyes lost their light from crying, but his heart never lost the light of Allah’s mercy. With trembling hope, he sent his sons again to search for Yusuf, teaching the world that true believers never lose hope in Allah, even in the darkest moments.
π Description
Surah Yusuf verses 82 to 87 beautifully highlight the patience of Prophet Ya‘qub, the pain of separation, and the power of unshaken faith in Allah. These verses remind us that despair is forbidden in Islam and that Allah’s mercy always arrives, even after the longest trials. A powerful lesson of hope, trust, and divine wisdom for every believer facing hardship.
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