10. Yusuf knew by just focusing on being the best he could, treating people right and with respect, doing more than what was requested that Allah would take care of him. 3,192 6 minutes read. After a long time he came to know that Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon Him) was alive. The following versesgive us more details: {Some women of the city said, The governors wife is trying to seduce her slave! The son of Afraeem was Noon, the father of Yoosha ibn He was the custodian of storehouse in Egypt. Tasbih Counter He was buried in Hebron, Palestine, along with his father, according to his final wishes. Hence, she invited these women to a banquet at her residence one day. The noblest, the most exalted, the greatest of them was Joseph. Yusuf [alayhi as'salam] was a prophet of Allah who was in control of his desires. and we submit to Him. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4485; classed as saheeh by 99 Names of Allah In the above verses, we can notice Prophet Yusufs sincerity and seeking refuge in God from the womens plot against him. 'Great One or Nobleman')[28] in the Qur'an, or Potiphar in the Bible. (12:96). She found herself to be living with the object of her want, Yusuf (alayhi as'salam). But when he returned, he found Joseph gone. Thus did We establish Joseph in the land, that We might teach him the interpretation of stories (and events). "[25] The section that describes Joseph's revelation in the well is interpreted by Ibn 'Abbas: "When they were unaware" (12:15) means "you will tell them about what they did in a situation in which they will not recognize you. Allah compensated him with some one better, as Yoosuf al-Siddeeq avoided the When the women were happily chatting away while slicing fruits, Zulaika summoned Yusuf. Joseph reminded the prisoners that his ability to interpret dreams was a favor from God based on his adherence to monotheism. innocence. Although the narratives of other prophets are mentioned in various Surahs, the complete narrative of Joseph is given only in one Surah, Yusuf, making it unique. 7. 'Joseph, son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham') is a prophet mentioned in the Quran,[1] and corresponds to Joseph, a person from the Tanakh, the Jewish religious scripture, and the Christian Bible, who was estimated to have lived in Egypt before the New Kingdom. Some commentators give the chief ministers wife the name of Zulaikhah. He was confused and unsure of whom to believe. In the Qur'an, the title of the Ruler of Egypt during the time of Joseph is specifically said to be "the King" (Arabic: al-Malik) while the Ruler of Egypt during the time of Moses is specifically said to be "Pharaoh" (Arabic: Firaun, though as a name without the definite article). According to Ibn Kathir, Jacob knew that Joseph would someday become extremely important and would be in a high position, both in this world and the nexthe recognized that the stars represented his brothers and the sun and moon represented himself and Joseph's mother, Rachel. Islam Q&A, You can ask your question on the website via this link: https://islamqa.info/en/ask, Password should contain small, capital letter and at least 8 characters long, Log in The story of Yusuf (a.s.) is a story of immense patience when faced with hardships and difficulties. Although the wife of Al-Aziz confessed her guilt in front of all these women, they remained silent and did not defend Yusuf. (See Zad al-Ma'ad, 1/105-114), It was said that Rayhanah bint Amr al-Nadariyyah (or al-Quraziyyah) was also one of his wives. Firestone notes, "His beauty was so exceptional that the behavior of the wife of al-Azz is forgiven, or at least mitigated, because of the unavoidably uncontrollable love and passion that his countenance would rouse in her. Naturally, prophet Yusuf tried to defend himself and told al-Aziz that it was his wife who seduced him. The final verse of this chapter stresses the fact there is a lot to learn from the stories of the Prophets: {There is a lesson in the stories of such people for those who understand.} On seeing this, the wife of Al-Aziz told the gathering that this is the man you blamed me for. "[77], Ibn Kathir uses Joseph's resistance to Zolay as a basis for the prophetic statement about men who are saved by God because they fear Him. Here, he was auctioned and sold as a slave to the highest bidder who happened to be the treasurer, Al-Azeez. [20] He would live to be 110[21] or 120. Thus, Yusufs innocence was proven. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. or where he likes [Yoosuf 12:56]. expound to me my vision, if it be that ye can interpret visions.". Muhammad ibn Ishaaq (may Allah have mercy on him) who said: With regard to Yoosuf saying to the King, I tried to seduce him and he wanted to remain chaste, but if he does not do what I command now, he will be put in prison and degraded. Joseph said, My Lord! action, and Allah compensated him by giving him full authority in the land The Quran tells the stories of the prophets in order to makeProphet Muhammads heart firm and for us to draw lessons from their lives. Most scholars believe this is referring to Joseph's story, while others, including abari, argue it is a reference to the Qurn as a whole. Then after them We sent Moses with Our Signs to Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they wrongfully rejected them. When the other brothers inform Jacob of what has happened, Jacob does not believe them and becomes blind after crying much over the disappearance of his son. Hence, she asked Yusuf to show himself to these women and because of his beauty they cut their hands. 6. Joseph informs them that whoever it was who stole the cup will be enslaved to the owner and the brothers agree, not realizing the plot against them. Yusuf, still a young boy, awoke one glorious morning delighted by a pleasant dream he just had. The next day, Yusuf set off with his brothers. Quick Links: "He also epitomizes the chastity that is based on complete trust in God, for it was his absolute piety that prompted God to personally intervene to prevent him from the transgression of succumbing to sexual temptation. When Jacob learned of this, he tore his clothes, wore a black cloak, and was sad for many days. "[63] He is an archetype of wisdom and faith, although arguably still human (as is shown in his interactions with his brothers when in Egypt). "[19], Scholars suggested that Joseph was fairly young when he was thrown into the well, as young as twelve. He resorted to prayer for comfort for he knew that only Allah could ease his pain. He had intercourse with her when she was nine years old. She invited them to her home and gave them all apples, and knives to peel them with. Hazrat Yusuf knew that if he forgave them he would. entered upon her he said: This is better than what you wanted. Joseph said to his father: "O my father! Read this chapter and I am sure you will understand it completely. Yusufs new master, who had no children, was completely taken with Yusuf. Narrated by Ibn Ishaq with a hasan isnad. Let us kill Joseph or cast him to the ground, so that your father's face will be toward you, and after him you will be a community of the truthful. Yusuf (Arabic: , Ysuf; Arabic synonym of "Joseph") is the 12th chapter of the Quran and has 111 Ayahs (verses). 7. 'Egypt'), to a rich man referred to as "Al-'Aziz" (Arabic: }, lit. 9. He was one of the youngest and possessed excellent character and manners. (Tabaqat Ibn Sad , narrating from al-Waqidi, 8/130). Indeed, wrongdoers will not succeed. He turned away and run towards the closed door to escape. Several nights passed, then he said: I think that I do not want to get married at this time. In fact the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married her after he exited ihram following Umrat al-Qada. The eminent Muslim scholar Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi states: "Allah SWT says in holy Quran that: {And it will not be within your power to treat your wives with equal fairness, however much you may desire it; But if you put things to rights and . She confessed to the King. When he took it out of its covering in Egypt, Jacob (Ya'qub) felt its fragrance as he said, "I smell Joseph's scent. abari demonstrates this by adding that they said to each other, "verily Joseph and his brother (Benjamin) are dearer to our father than we are, though we may be a troop ('usbah). The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) left behind nine wives when he died; there is no difference of scholarly opinion on this matter. End quote from Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, p. 445, This does not mean that this story is definitively true; She made a very clear statement that it was she who seduced him but he resisted the temptation. 687) or Esma'il b. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. However, if you face any difficult verses, please feel free to contact us to explain them to you. Hazrat Yusuf forgave his brothers as this was the right thing to do. divorced her), We gave her to you in marriage, so that (in future) there may be no difficulty to the believers in respect of (the marriage of) the wives of their adopted sons when the latter have no desire to keep them (i.e. A similar report was narrated from Zayd ibn Aslam, the great Yusuf (Joseph) was the beloved son of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), who also had 11 other sons. Scholars note that 'genuine' Judaeo-Persian literature seemed to have been developed during the l-Khn dynasty over Persia, from the end of the 7th13th century on.[71]. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married Aishah bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with her)in Shawwal of the tenth year of the Prophethood. Hence, this chapter is named after Prophet Yusuf. "[54], Joseph was reunited with his family, and his dream as a child came true as he saw his parents and eleven of his brothers prostrating before him in love, welcome and respect. They lie and say that the one most loved by their father, meaning Joseph, died in the desert. [29] Azz is also known as Qatafir or Qittin. [61], According to Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, a great grandson of Muhammad and prominent source of Hadith during his time, Yusuf was among the righteous servants and safe in the world from becoming an adulterer and immoral one. The wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are: "[37] It is possible that Zolay had influence here, rebuking her husband for having her honor threatened. And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. Certainly, the whole story is a trial from Allah for Prophet Yusuf. beautiful and enjoying a life of luxury, and my husband could not have She confessed that her husband had been old and had never touched women. The brothers eventually outpowered Yusuf and threw him down the well and rushed back home. ", The Qurn continues with Joseph's brothers plotting to kill him. Mystical readings of Joseph, from the 6th century AH (12th century ACE) tafsir of Maybundi are an example of this influence. He summoned his men and said, Indeed, I have seen seven fat cows being eaten by seven [that were] lean, and seven green spikes [of grain] and others [that were] dry. 'Prophet of God'), the son of a Nabiyyillah, the son of a Nabiyyillah, the son of Khalilillah (Arabic: , lit. We know about him no evil.. The brothers returned home and said, O our father, measure has been denied to us, so send with us our brother [that] we will be given measure. [22] But the brothers insisted. rewarded him for the hardship of prison and gave him full authority in the [citation needed] In recent years however, they[by whom?] abari, again, says "God turned him away from his desire for evil by giving him a sign that he should not do it. The Qur'an recounts Joseph's declaration of faith: And I follow the ways of my fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and never could we attribute any partners whatever to God: that (comes) of the grace of God to us and to mankind: yet most men are not grateful. He was one of the youngest and possessed excellent character and manners. {So [Muhammad], We have told you the stories of the prophets to make your heart firm and in these accounts truth has come to you, as well as lessons and reminders for the believers.} From a hadith (Arabic: , lit. Abu Dawud (2107) narrated from Urwah from Umm Habibah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she was married to Ubayd-Allah ibn Jahsh, who died in Abyssinia. Narrated by al-Bukhari, 4005. Though al-Aziz saw prophet Yusufs shirt torn from the back and this is an indication that he tried to escape, he listened to the advice of his wife and imprisoned him. He cannot be mortal! Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The women knew that it was the wife of Al-Aziz who seduced Yusuf. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. God answered his prayer and protected him from their plot. The water drawer hauled up his bucket and was shocked to see the handsome boy clinging onto the rope. But she in whose house he was, sought to seduce him from his (true) self: she fastened the doors, and said: "Now come, thou (dear one)!" He said: Nothing prevented me from responding to your offer but the fact that I knew that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had mentioned her, and I did not want to disclose the secret of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). For this reason all prophets are equal: their sole purpose is to highlight God's divinity but not their own significance over against other prophets. Yusuf began struggling and pleaded with them to let go. Joseph then stated that one of the men (the one who dreamt of squeezing grapes for wine) would be released from the prison and serve the king, but warned that the other would be executed, and so was done in time. They beseeched their father to seek Allahs forgiveness for them. Allah named the 12th surah of the Quran after Prophet Yusuf (a.s.); it has 66 verses. 'Azz believed Joseph and told his wife to beg forgiveness. Aisha, daughter of Abu-Bakr was a beautiful little girl. They envied Yusuf because they felt he was special and they were not. [45], The King (of Egypt) said: "I do see (in a vision) seven fat kine, whom seven lean ones devour, and seven green ears of corn, and seven (others) withered. Jacob insists that they bring Benjamin back and this time the brothers are honest when they swear to it. All his children were born to her, except Ibrahim. [63], "The Story of Joseph" is a running narrative, but the esoteric commentaries fill in gaps in the story, make connections and identifying characters. It is said to be the most detailed narrative in the Qur'an and contains more details than the Biblical counterpart. Thus Yusuf asked the king to appoint him as Minister of Finance. The tomb of Prophet Yaqub (A.S) is located in the Ibrahimi Mosque, also known as the 'Cave of the Patriarchs'. Instead, he responded to their news with the same words he had spoken when they had brought him the false tale of Yusuf's AS death . It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married Maymunah when he was in ihram. "[7] The Qurn itself relates to the story's importance in the third verse: "and We narrate unto you asanal-qaa (Arabic: , lit. When Joseph was born, it was passed to him. Several nights passed, then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) proposed to her and I married her to him. [65] "All the Arabic commentaries on Surat Yusuf include explanations and discussions of lexicography and grammar to clarify the literal meaning of the Qurnic story of Joseph. He then proceeds to accuse them of stealing, which the brothers deny. After Joseph had been imprisoned for a few years, God granted him the ability to interpret dreams, a power that made him popular amongst the prisoners. "[70] The love story itself is also a central theme in Sufi discussions. She decided to put him in prison and he accepted the decision because imprisonment was better than what these women were calling on him to do. He is extolled in f manuals such as that of Ab Nar al-Sarrdj's K. al-Luma as a paragon of forgiveness. This is what Allah ordained for His slaves in the past and at They get settled in Egypt. Prophet Yusuf (AS) had 11 brothers. Indeed, the only story that is mentioned once and in one complete chapter is the story of Prophet Joseph, Yusuf (peace be upon him). Such portrayals are found in many genres of Islamic literatures, but are most famous in Nr al-Dn Abd al-Ramn Dijm's [q.v.] It is preceded by srah Hud and followed by Ar-Ra'd (The thunder).. It was narrated from Abd-Allah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that Hafsahs husband Khunays ibn Hudhafah, who was one of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and had been present at Badr, died in Madinah. 'the One subtle in accomplishing his will'). According to most sources she was about 40 and Muhammad about 25 when they married. Yusuf could have chosen to be bitter and question Allah by saying, I thought you had ordained for me greatness. The verses mention that he would have succumbed to her if he had not seen evidence of his Lord. He had four wives; Leah, his first wife (also the first cousin). She then had Joseph walk through and distract the women who cut themselves with the knives. He reminded her of her husbands favors on him. It was due to these hardships and difficulties that the Prophet and his Eleven wives went through that Allah (swt) reminded them of their status: [Al Quran 33:28-29] O Prophet! How many wives did Prophet Yusuf's father have? One of his assistants had a very wicked wife who said many things about Yusuf that were quite untrue. With regard to the incident of the wife of al-Aziz, chief minister of Egypt, I quote these verses: {The woman in whose house he was living tried to seduce him: she bolted the doors and said, Come to me, and he replied, God forbid! "[24] Ibn 'Abbas writes that the "reason for this trial of Jacob was that he had slaughtered a sheep while he was fasting. . As instructed, the brothers cast Yusufs shirt over their fathers face and Allah miraculously restored his eyesight! Allah would not have liked him to carry spite and malice in his heart. Allah categorically states that the Prophet 'Isa (as) was neither killed nor crucified but raised into the heavens: 'And for their (Children of Israel) saying, "Indeed, we killed the Messiah, 'Isa, son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allah [as].". In abari's chapter, the physical beauty of Joseph and his mother Rahyl is introduced, in that they were said to have had "more beauty than any other human being. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. He put blood on the coat of Joseph. Also Al-Aziz himself did not object to his wifes advice and threw Yusuf in prison. 4. Was Yusuf a King? They met with Yusuf and pleaded that tragedy had befallen them. Al-Bukhari (5077) also narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did not marry any virgin apart from her. The Story of Prophet Yusuf and the Wife of al-Aziz. But Allah decreed that I should say it. Thus, the Quran states that it was she who seduced him. A very reluctant Yaqub said, Indeed, it saddens me that you should take him and I fear that a wolf would eat him while you are unaware. But the brothers insisted that they would take extreme care of him and that they Yusuf would enjoy himself. Good news! 'wolf') might hurt him. She thought she loved him but he told her that she should honour her husband. Unable to handle their emotions they devised a plan to get rid of Yusuf by throwing him into a well. In the Bible he is referred to as Joseph son of Jacob. Al-Azeez was a fair man. (Al-Bukhari) Khadijah was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, whom she met as a widow of a wealthy merchant but had become prosperous in her own right. him he said: Is this not better than what you wanted? The Sufi tradition tends to focus its attention on the lessons and deeper meanings, "that may be elicited from the Qur'anic verses and the story of Joseph provides them with ample scope to draw lessons of mystical, ethical and theological and metaphysical significance. By usbah, they meant a group, for they were ten in number. Reference: Fath al-Bari 'Abd-al-Rahman Soddi (d. al-Albaani in Silsilat al-Ahaadeeth al-Saheehah, 422, Source: Source: How many brothers did Prophet Yusuf have? [70], Judaeo-Persian literature had strong influences on medieval Islamic writings as well. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. It also shows the way for Muslims to fight temptations. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Aishah bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq Your Lord is Knowing, Wise" (Qur'an, Surah 12 (Yusuf) Ayat 56). [52], After much discussion and anger, the brothers try to get Benjamin released by offering themselves instead for they must keep their promise to their father. She herself said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married me when I was six years old, and consummated the marriage with me when I was nine. Narrated by al-Bukhari, 3894; Muslim, 1422. Mustansir Mir shows Joseph's story as a vindication of God's dominion and the continual fulfillment of his will. One of the brothers, often Reuben, is said to have threatened Joseph that he would yell so loudly that every pregnant woman would immediately deliver her child. he made my sojourn agreeable! It is often described as "lively," which can be seen in Joseph's interactions with his brothers. Muhammad married her when he was fifty three years old and she was only six years old. Thus, some Persian commentaries on Surat Yusuf resemble their Arabic counterparts. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) set Safiyyah bint Huyayy ibn Akhtab (may Allah be pleased with her) free and married her after the battle of Khaybar. He asked a neighbor of his to eat it but he did not. [39], Joseph had asked the one whom he knew would be released (abari writes that his name was Nabu) to mention his case to the king. Questions cannot be asked through this form, I never felt jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet. Zulaika seized the moment to announce that this was the man for whom she was blamed. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [13] Ya'qub foresaw that Yusuf would be one through whom the prophecy of his grandfather, Ibrahim (Abraham), would be fulfilled, in that his offspring would keep the light of Abraham's house alive and spread God's message to mankind. So they concealed him as a treasure. Commentators give different interpretations of this statement. See answer (1) Best Answer Copy his first wife's name is hasinath, but Allahu alam where the name came from. Views : "[4] The story begins with Joseph revealing a dream he had to his father, which Jacob recognizes. She said to Joseph, Come out and show yourself to them! and when the women saw him, they were stunned by his beauty, and cut their hands, exclaiming, Great God! [41], Scholars debate as to whether Joseph agreed to interpret the dream right away or if he declared that his name should be cleared in the house of Azz first. authority to Yoosuf (Joseph) in the land, to take possession therein, when They return home to Jacob and persuade him to let Benjamin accompany them in order to secure food. Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Chapter 27: One who gives up his beloved to avoid a haraam "They said: "If the wolf were to devour him while we are (so large) a party, then should we indeed (first) have perished ourselves! they have divorced them) [al-Ahzab 33:37]. He graduated from Al-Azhar University and earned his MA in Hadith literature from Leiden University. I did see eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate themselves to me! Muslim (918) narrated that Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: There is no person who is faced with a calamity and says Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon, Allahumma ujurni fi musibati w'ukhluf li khayran minha (Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return; O Allah, reward me in this calamity and compensate me with something better than it) but Allah will reward him in his calamity and will compensate him with something better than that. She said: When Abu Salamah died, I said what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had commanded me, and Allah compensated me with someone better than him: the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Who was the first man?, Which prophet built the Ka'aba?, Which prophet was raised in the household of Fir'aun (Pharoah)? Stowasser writes: "Both appear in the Hadith as symbolized in the concept of fitna (social anarchy, social chaos, temptation) which indicates that to be a female is to be sexually aggressive and, hence, dangerous to social stability. Under Azz Misr (Arabic: , lit. Ibn Sad, 8/58-59. He said: I will think about it. Islamic Dictionary The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Do not believe the People of the Book and do not disbelieve them. They cried. Some of the scholars have recorded that he had 1000 women consisting of 300 wives and 700 concubines. But when the messenger came to him, He (Joseph) said: "Return to your lord and ask him, 'What happened to the women who cut their hands? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married Sawdah bint Zamah ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with her) in the tenth year of his Prophethood. truly (thy husband) is my lord! Related. Abu Ya'ala interpreted Jacob's reaction as an understanding that the planets, sun, and moon bowing to Joseph represented "something dispersed which God united. Yusuf informed them to bring their younger brother along next time, or they shall receive no further provisions. Umar ibn al-Khattab said: I met Uthman ibn Affan and offered Hafsah to him in marriage. Joseph had two wifes Leah and her sister. God is also seen as al-'Alim (Arabic: , lit. truly to no good come those who do wrong!" And the King said: "Bring him to me." The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The Surah also highlights the way dominion is actually established, in that God is al-Latif (Arabic: , lit. A fairly consistent source for this tradition goes back to the authority of Ibn 'Abbas (d. ca. Some time later, the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt offended their master, the king of Egypt. The caravan peopleimmediately shackled Yusuf and took him along to Egypt. On the first branch was written "Abraham, friend of God," on the second, "Isaac, pure of God," on the third, "Ishmael, sacrifice of God", on the fourth, "Jacob, Israelite of God," and on the fifth, "Joseph, Righteous of God."[58]. Then will come after that a year in which the people will be given rain and in which they will press [olives and grapes]., Amazed, the king ordered Yusuf to be presented before him. [69], Storytelling becomes more prominent in Persian tafsirs. Jacob sends the brothers back to find out about Benjamin and Joseph. Online Quran In reaction to this, prophet Yusuf behaved in a very civilized manner. His grandfather (Ibrahim), father (Ishaq), uncle (Ismail), son (Yusuf) and himself are all prophets of Islam.Jacob in Islam. I was more upset about him than about Uthman. Joseph was known, in addition to being very handsome, to be of gentle temperament. was said by some to be Raeel and by others to be Zulaykha; al-Haafiz Ibn And she was very reluctant to give him back to Jacob and kept him until her death. Reasons for the Prophet's Marriages We can categorize all his marriages under two aspects of his personality: - Muhammad the man who needed a loving wife, children, and a stable home, so he married Khadijah and remained with only her for 20 years until she died. The Qur'anic account differs from the Biblical version in which Potiphar believes his wife and throws Joseph into prison.
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