Quran

When they asked him for forgiveness, they reasoned that with an admission of their guilt, as admission of guilt is a pre-condition for repentance. Al-Biqai: 4/97.
Question: Is admission of guilt a pre-condition for a true repentance?

He wanted to alert them to the seriousness of the sin, the greatness of Allah, and that he would ask Allah to forgive them at later times. Ibn Ashur: 13/54.
Question: Why did Jacob (u) promise his sons that he would ask Allah to forgive them at later times?

He did not say: "He took me out of the well" for two reasons, first: Mentioning the well would demean his brothers and remind them of what they did, so he omitted that part to preserve their dignity. Second: Allah's favor of taking him out of prison is much greater because he came out of the well to slavery, but came out of prison to sovereignty. Ibn Juzay: 1/427.
Question: In this setting, Joseph (u) did not mention Allah's favor of taking him out of the well. Why?

This is an example of Joseph's (u) kind and gracious speech. He did not say, "satan misled my brothers"; rather it was as if the sin and ignorance were on both sides. Al-Saadi: 405.
Question: He did not say: “satan misled my brothers.” Why?

(You are my Protector), You are the closest to me inwardly and outwardly. (In this world and in the Hereafter), I have no protector except You, and the protector does what is best for his servant, so bestow your favors on me in the Hereafter more than You did in this worldly life. Al-Biqai: 4/100.
Question: What is the benefit for a servant to be among the allies of Allah?

(Cause me to die as a Muslim), when Joseph (u) numerated the favors of Allah, he invoked Him to conclude His favors by causing him to die as a Muslim when his time comes. Ibn Juzay: 1/427.
Question: Receiving the favors of Allah in this world should not distract one from pursuing His favors in the Hereafter. Explain in light of this verse.

The man of truth said: (Cause me to die as a Muslim, and join me with the righteous). Joseph (u) did not ask nor wish for death, rather, he asked that when the time comes for him to die, he dies as a Muslim. He asked for the state in which he will be and not death itself, as Allah ordains. Ibn Taimyah: 4/67.
Question: Did Joseph (u) wish for death? Explain.