Surah Yusuf
Chapter 12 · Verse 74 · Revealed in Makkah
“The accusers said, "Then what would be its recompense if you should be liars?"”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
تَاللَّهِ لَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمْ مَّا جِئْنَا لِنُفْسِدَ فِى الاٌّرْضِ وَمَا كُنَّا سَـرِقِينَ
(By Allah! Indeed you know that we came not to make mischief in the land, and we are no thieves!) `Ever since you knew us, you, due to our good conduct, became certain that,
مَّا جِئْنَا لِنُفْسِدَ فِى الاٌّرْضِ وَمَا كُنَّا سَـرِقِينَ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
In verse 74, it was said: قَالُوا فَمَا جَزَاؤُهُ إِن كُنتُمْ كَاذِبِي ، that is, the royal staff said to them: If it stood proved that they were liars, what do they suggest should be the punishment for the thef?
What does this verse bring up for you today?