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Did this حديث occur between our master Yusuf and the wife of Al-Aziz, and is there a continuation to it, or is something missing from it?

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This statement was mentioned by Al-Hakim Al-Tirmidhi in "Nawadir Al-Usul," and Al-Qurtubi cited it without a chain of narration or attribution. It is likely taken from the Isra'iliyyat (Judeo-Christian traditions). Sheikh Al-Sa'di mentioned in his commentary that the story of Yusuf in the Quran is complete, perfect, and beautiful. He stated that whoever attempts to complete or beautify it with Isra'iliyyat, which have no authentic chain of narration and are mostly false, is essentially making an addendum to God's narrative and completing something they claim is incomplete. He also noted that many commentaries are filled with lies and atrocious matters that contradict what God has narrated. A servant should understand what God has narrated and disregard anything else that has not been transmitted from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.

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