They said: 'If he is a thief know then that a brother of his has committed theft before him. ' But Joseph kept it secret and did not reveal it to them. He said: 'You are in a worse position. And Allah knows well what you describe. ' (77)

They said: 'Mighty prince, his father is old, advanced in years, take one of us instead of him. We can see you are amongst the gooddoers. ' (78)

He replied: 'Allah forbid that we should seize any but he with whom our property was found, for then we should be harmdoers. ' (79)

When they despaired of him, they went in private to confer together. The eldest said: 'Do you not know that your father took a pledge from you in the Name of Allah, and that you failed before regarding Joseph? I shall never stir from this land until my father gives me leave or Allah makes known to me His judgement: He is the Best of judges. (80)

Return, all of you to your father and say to him: 'Father, your son has committed a theft. We testify only to what we know. How could we guard against the unforeseen? (81)

Ask the village where we were and the caravan in which we traveled, we speak the truth. ' (82)

'No' he (Jacob) said, 'your souls have tempted you to do something. But come sweet patience. Allah may bring them all to me. He alone is the Knowing, the Wise. ' (83)

And he turned away and said: 'Alas for Joseph! ' His eyes turned white with the grief he repressed within him. (84)

They said: 'By Allah, will you not cease to mention Joseph until you are consumed, or are among the perishing? ' (85)

He replied: 'I complain to Allah of my anguish and sadness. I know from Allah what you do not know. (86)