Surah Yusuf

About Surah Yusuf

Described as the best of stories in the Quran, Surah Yusuf narrates the complete life of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) — his betrayal by his brothers, years in prison, and ultimate rise to power — as a lesson in patience and divine planning.

Background & Revelation

Surah Yusuf is the 12th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 111 verses. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina. Meccan surahs typically focus on the foundations of faith: belief in Allah, the Day of Judgement, and the stories of past prophets.

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