Season 1 • Episode 45
LatestThe epic story of Joseph comes to an emotional end as Jacob is finally reunited with his most beloved after more than 30 years. With 2 generations of prophets meeting in Egypt, the long drought is officially over. The dream envisioned by Joseph in his youth comes full circle.
This story basically follows the most important happenings in Prophet Josephs life, from the view of muslims. The most important happenings are: 1. his travel to egypt 2. his rise and growing up in Egypt 3. his life problems when his "owner" Zuleikha falls in love with him and wants him to return the love to him. 4. his stay in prison, and how he reforms the prisoners. 5. his return by the side of the Pharao. 6. his uprising to the side of the pharao as his advisor. 7. his brothers coming to egypt, and how he decides to make them regret their mistakes so they can receive forgivness, and peace. 8. his reunion with his family after more than 20 years.
Production
Lavish Persian-produced recreation of Amarna-period Egypt.
Acting
Katayoun Riahi's Zuleikha: obsession, guilt, and grandeur.
Writing
Quranic narrative expanded with psychological depth.
Creators
Farajollah Salahshoor, Jamal Shoorje
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This became one of Iran's most-watched TV exports, sparking debate among Muslim scholars about its Quranic fidelity versus dramatic license.
Mostafa Zamani was 24 when cast as Joseph; makeup aging took him through 40+ years, including the famous Egyptian beard-growth timeline.
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