What purpose does the retelling of the Joseph story serve in the sections of the Qur’an you’ve read?
The retelling of the story of Joseph in the Qur’an presented the theses that God is dominant. Joseph was in a poor situation: severed from his brothers, sold to other country as slave, someone tried to set him up and seduce him. He is thrown into prison and he rely upon God. At later scene, when Joseph reunited with his family, his brother admits their fault and ask forgiveness from the God. The retelling of Joseph’s story is trying to show people that how loyalty that he is. No matter how many obstacles that he have been faced, he still believe in God. At the end people can still get what they want as long as they hold on to their belief in God.
This was a prime example to demonstrate their belief that being faithful to god could surpass and trials. The Qur’an made countless references on how the only way to inhabit the Garden was to remain faithful to God. The Joseph story indeed shed light on what they were trying to prove. By remaining faithful to God one will be rewarded.
God is able to help people through all things if you just trust in him. Joseph looked onto him for help and he was able to bring him through all situations. The retelling of the story could be a reminder to show people this and encourage them through any situation they are going through.