Who was Ya'qub (AS)? Why had be emigrated () to Egypt? ?
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Yacub or Jacob or Israel was the among the Sons of Prophet Issac AS son of Ibrahim AS. Yacub AS was also the father of Yusuf AS or Joseph . Yusuf AS was thrown into a well by his step brothers (12 sons of Yacub born to another mother) and was picked up by Egyptians who sold Yusuf the boy to the Aziz or the King of Egypt and at last after many trials Yusuf AS became the most trusted and beloved by the King who gave him the state treasurer position to Yusuf AS who called back his beloved Father, Mother and the whole family to his Palace and Prophet Yacub AS (about 80 members approx) who had become blind in crying in grief of missing his most beloved son Yusuf for decades and now were reunited at Egypt. See what Yacub AS the Prophet utters to his family at his house as in Quran 12:95
“And when the caravan departed [from Egypt], their father said, "Indeed, I find the smell of Joseph [and would say that he was alive] if you did not think me weakened in mind."
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Prophet Yaqub (pbuh) was born in Palestine, and was the son of Prophet Ishaq (pbuh). He is known for leading his life in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, spreading the message of the Oneness of God, and advising followers to pray and give in charity.