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«الكريم ابن الكريم ابن الكريم ابن الكريم»
The noble one, son of the noble one, son of the noble one, son of the noble one.
«يوسف بن يعقوب بن إسحاق بن إبراهيم»
Joseph son of Jacob son of Isaac son of Abraham.

This well-known hadith wording presents Joseph and his ancestors in correct and fluent genealogical order. The repetition of *al-karīm* also brings the virtue of nobility into view.

Two distinct features coexist: the unforced progression of lineage and the repeated attribution of honor. The ordered pedigree should not be confused with mere word repetition.

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The noble son of a noble lineage

Tawjīh, Serious Intent in Jest, Feigned Ignorance, Qawl bi-l-Mūjib and Iṭrād

«الكريم ابن الكريم ابن الكريم ابن الكريم»
The noble one, son of the noble one, son of the noble one, son of the noble one.
«يوسف بن يعقوب بن إسحاق بن إبراهيم»
Joseph son of Jacob son of Isaac son of Abraham.

This well-known hadith wording presents Joseph and his ancestors in correct and fluent genealogical order. The repetition of *al-karīm* also brings the virtue of nobility into view.

Two distinct features coexist: the unforced progression of lineage and the repeated attribution of honor. The ordered pedigree should not be confused with mere word repetition.