Jacob has already taken the most important measure he can take to soften the heart of his brother.
فَفِيمَا كَانَ يَعْقُوبُ يَتَقَدَّمُ بِشَجَاعَةٍ نَحْوَ عِيسُو ،‏ سَجَدَ إِلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ لَا مَرَّةً وَاحِدَةً بَلْ سَبْعَ مَرَّاتٍ .‏