وَقَالَ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱئْتُونِى بِهِۦٓ أَسْتَخْلِصْهُ لِنَفْسِىۖ فَلَمَّا كَلَّمَهُۥ قَالَ إِنَّكَ ٱلْيَوْمَ لَدَيْنَا مَكِينٌ أَمِينٌ And the king said, 'Bring him to me; I will appoint him exclusively for myself.' And when he spoke to him, he said, 'Indeed, you are today established [in position] and trusted.' (Yusuf 12:54)

The situation here is when Yusuf (alai) was finally released from prison. He had endured so much. From betrayal of his brothers, slavery, toxic situation, unjust accusations, and been in prison for (3-9) years. Afterall all that trauma someone finally shows him kindness and respect, as did the king- promising an established position. With Yusuf (alai) interpreting the kings dream , the king wants Yusuf (alai) close to him. Like a trustee. The safety, respect and regard takes a 180 turn at this point. From a prisoner to a trusted advisor of the king.

قَالَ ٱجْعَلْنِى عَلَىٰ خَزَآئِنِ ٱلْأَرْضِۖ إِنِّى حَفِيظٌ عَلِيمٌ [Joseph] said, 'Appoint me over the storehouses of the land. Indeed, I will be a knowing guardian.' (Yusuf 12:55)

But Yusuf (alai) knew his worth. He knew he could offer more than simply being in the safety and comforts of the king. He knew he could make a difference with the gifts Allah has bestowed. So he took on responsibility. He put it on himself. He asked for it. He asked for responsibility, instead of being a complacent trustee. All his life he had been going from one trauma to another. And now when he finally had the offer to simply sit back and relax from all the drama, he declines that offer. Because he knows he can do better than that, he know Allah has gifted him with skills, and he wants to put that to use.

وَكَذَٰلِكَ مَكَّنَّا لِيُوسُفَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ يَتَبَوَّأُ مِنْهَا حَيْثُ يَشَآءُۚ نُصِيبُ بِرَحْمَتِنَا مَن نَّشَآءُۖ وَلَا نُضِيعُ أَجْرَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ And thus We established Joseph in the land to settle therein wherever he willed. We touch with Our mercy whom We will, and We do not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good. (Yusuf 12:56)

Yusuf (alai) didn't simply lay complacent and enjoy the royal treat, but continued to work and put his skills to use. That is what unfolded the rest of his blessings. A 'Muhsin' is someone who keeps working, keeps trying, keeps working on bettering himself, is always on the go, a 'Muhsin' is someone who does his best. And throughout his life Yusuf (alai) always, always did his best regardless of the situation he found himself. Up until now, he didn't find anything good that came out of it. It was one trauma after another. And yet he kept being a 'Muhsin'. And even at this point, where he was granted the respect and safety of the king, he was still in 'Muhsin' mode. Even in the height of being a trustee of the king, he sought to find ways he can do better, put his best to use.

We learn about being a 'Muhsin', doing our best in whatever situation we find ourselves in. And always striving for betterment. Not being complacent. Giving our best shot at everything, be it a favourable or unfavorable situation. It may sound tiring, but that's the price we pay to grow. Keep hustling. You shall grow. And never settle, never settle. If you think there's a better way of doing things, if you think that there is a better use of your skills, if you think you can offer more- then go for it!! Take that responsibility, hustle harder, show them how it's done. Don't settle. Keep growing. Be a Muhsin!!