The Holy Quran 12:55 — Surah Yusuf

Arabic text

قَالَ ٱجْعَلْنِى عَلَىٰ خَزَآئِنِ ٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ إِنِّى حَفِيظٌ عَلِيمٌ

Translation

(The king then asked Yusuf عليه الصلاة والسلام about the preparations he needed to make for the years of drought. Yusuf عليه الصلاة والسلام advised him that the people should consume only what was necessary in the first seven years. He told the king that the rest of the crops should be preserved in their ears so that they are not eaten by vermin and would be fit to eat during the seven years of drought. He also told the king that the drought will affect the neighbouring districts as well and that Egypt should assist those who came for provisions. He added that those coming for provisions could be asked to pay a nominal amount so that it could bolster the state treasury, while also assisting the other people. The question then arose about who would administer the financial affairs of the state during this period. It was then that) He (Yusuf عليه الصلاة والسلام) said, "Appoint me (as the minister) over the treasures (finances and resources) of the land. Indeed I am protective (trustworthy) and knowledgeable (I have the necessary skills for the post)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — التفسير الميسر

وأراد يوسف أن ينفع العباد، ويقيم العدل بينهم، فقال للملك: اجعلني واليًا على خزائن «مصر» ، فإني خازن أمين، ذو علم وبصيرة بما أتولاه.

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