Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him): A Role Model for Youth in Chastity
This is a lesson for all young people. By God, Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him) has left no excuse for you. God the Exalted has vindicated him, the wife of the Aziz has vindicated him, and even the devil has vindicated him.
Some people place themselves in tempting environments, then say, "O Lord, I could not resist." But the real question here is: Did you flee from temptation as Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him) fled? Joseph exerted his utmost effort to escape and seek refuge in God, and this is the practical lesson for every young person facing temptations in this era.
Divine Favors in the Depths of Trials
Now, let us turn to another aspect of the story. God the Exalted elevated Joseph to a rank he would not have attained had he been released from prison early or through another means.
God the Exalted is always with the afflicted, sending divine favors and relief from hardship. The believer, in their trial, supplicates to their Lord saying, "O Lord, I yearn for You," and then finds that God has fulfilled His promise and elevated their status through the blessing of patience and reliance on Him.