Additional themes presented here have to do with the character of God, including that of being ""al-Ghalib"" (). Mustansir Mir shows Joseph's story as a vindication of God's dominion and the continual fulfillment of his will. According to "The Muslim World" (1986), this Surah is the only one to point to the word 'Ghalib' as a divine attribute. The Surah also highlights the way dominion is actually established, in that God is "al-Latif" (, "the One subtle in accomplishing his will"). God is also seen as "al-'Alim" (, "the Knower" or "the All-Knowing One") and "al-Hakim" (, "the Wise" or "the All-Wise One"). This does not disregard the theme of balance between divine decree and human freedom.