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12. Yusuf (يوسف)

Meaning: Joseph

Total Ayahs: 111

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah Yusuf narrates the story of Prophet Yusuf in a complete, sequential narrative—unlike any other story in the Qur’an. It highlights themes of patience, faith, dreams, family conflict, seduction, false accusations, and eventual reunion. The Surah offers spiritual guidance and emotional healing, especially during hardship. It was revealed during the Prophet’s Year of Sorrow to provide solace.

Core Message

Allah’s plan is always at work, even when we cannot see it. Patience, trust in Allah, and integrity lead to eventual success. Dreams can carry spiritual truths.

Benefits

Brings comfort during trials. Increases sabr (patience) and yaqeen (certainty). Reading it is a sunnah when dealing with emotional hardship or separation.

Famous Verses

12:86 "إِنَّمَآ أَشْكُو بَثِّى وَحُزْنِىٓ..." – Ya'qub’s sorrow expressed to Allah.
12:90 "إِنَّهُۥۤۚ مَن يَتَّقِ..." – virtue of taqwa and patience.
12:111 "لَقَدْ كَانَ فِى قَصَصِهِمْ عِبْرَةٌ..." – lessons in prophetic stories.

Moral Lesson

Maintain morality in every trial. Allah's wisdom is manifest in long-term outcomes. Truth and sincerity win in the end.

Divine Attributes

Al-Latif (The Subtle), Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing), Al-Hafiz (The Guardian), Al-Karim (The Generous).

Keywords

Patience Family Dreams Sincerity Trust in Allah Justice


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