Transliteration:( Yoosufu ayyuhas siddeequ aftinaa fee sab'i baqaraatin simaaniny ya'kuluhunna sab'un 'ijaafunw wa sabi'i sumbulaatin khudrinw wa ukhara yaabisaatil la'alleee arji'u ilan naasi la'allahum ya'lamoon )
102. A (SAADIQUE) a truthful person is one true to his word, but a sincere friend (SIDDEEQ) is one who is one faithful in his word, deed and beliefs. The first is one who does not talk a lie the second is one who does not have the capacity to utter falsehood. Saadiq is one whose words are in accordance with the incidence, while Siddeeq is one where the incidence is in accordance to his words ie things happen exactly as he says, as was the case with the cook. He tested Hazrat Yusuf (on whom be peace) about his fate, but it happened exactly as was told to him.
103. This means so that the Pharoah and his courtiers should become aware of the interpretation of this dream, or that they should become aware of Hazrat Yusuf's (on whom he peace) high degree of excellence and knowledge Up to this stage they had not been able to recognize his true status, that he was a pearl and jewel of the highest calibre.
The tafsir of Surah Yusuf verse 46 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Yusuf ayat 43 which provides the complete commentary from verse 43 through 49.
39. The Arabic word Siddiq is used for the one who is an embodiment of truth and righteousness. Thus it shows that the butler had been so deeply impressed with the pure character of Prophet Joseph that even years had failed to blot it from his heart. For its meaning please refer to (Surah An-Nisa, ayat 69) note 99.
40. That is, they might understand your true worth and realize their own error in keeping you in prison without any just cause. And in a way I may get the opportunity of fulfilling the promise I made with you during my imprisonment.
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