The Evolution of the Story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) in Malay Literature and the Influence of Arabic Literature

This study deals with the evolution of the story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) in traditional and modern Malay literature. The story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) has been narrated among the stories of prophets in many manuscripts and books of history and Qur’anic exegesis, and his name has also been mentioned in poetry. Moreover, there are academic studies to highlight his holy personality, his beauty, his patience in dealing with all the trials he went through at different stages of his life, and his success in resolving the economic crisis when Allah gave him the authority. Objective: This research aims to collect most of what has been written about this noble Prophet in Malay literature, in both poetry and prose, in addition to scientific studies focused on him, and to explore the development that took place in the writing of his story, as well as to demonstrate the influence of Arabic literature in writing the story of Prophet Yusuf in Malay literature. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. [List relevant theories, models or frameworks] stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation. Method: The research relies on the descriptive and analytical approach to discuss and analyze opinions related to the topic. Results and Discussion: The researcher notes that writing the story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) is an ongoing process. Commentators of Qur’an, historians, researchers, and writers have written about it, and some producers have even produced series based on his story. Commentators and historians have reported this story in its entirety, but many of them relied on Isrā'īliyyāt, or the narratives coming from Jewish sources, and some of whom distinguished between the authentic narratives and the unauthentic and fabricated ones. As for literary people, their attention was to a specific event in the story, the love and affection of the wife of the `Aziz of Egypt towards Prophet Yusuf being the most prominent event that literature focused on. Research Implications: The theoretical implications of this research are discussed and providing insights into how the results from the Arabic Literature gave impacts to the Malay story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH). It can be applied or influence the 21st century people practices in the field of Arabic Literature. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by [highlighting the originality of the research, whether through the innovative approach, new discoveries or practical contributions]. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by [explain how the results may impact the area of study or professional practice].