Surah Yusuf in English Translation with Explain
Surah Yusuf (سورة يوسف) is the 12th chapter of the Qur'an, and it consists of 111 verses. It is a Makkan Surah, meaning it was revealed in Makkah before the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Madinah. This Surah is named after Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) (PBUH), whose life story is recounted in great detail. The story of Prophet Yusuf is a story of patience, perseverance, trials, forgiveness, and the ultimate triumph of righteousness. It contains profound lessons about faith, family relations, trust in Allah, and the workings of divine providence.
The Surah is often regarded as one of the most beautifully narrated stories in the Qur'an, emphasizing the themes of temptation, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness. It highlights that suffering and tests are often part of Allah’s plan, but through patience and trust in Him, one can achieve success and honor.
Translation and Explanation of Surah Yusuf
1. Introduction: The Best of Stories (12:1-3)
الٓر ۚ تِلْكَ ءَايَٰتُ الْكِتَابِ ٱلْمُبِينِ
"Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the verses of the clear Book." (12:1)
- The Surah begins with disjointed letters (Alif, Lam, Ra), which are a feature in several Surahs of the Qur'an, signifying a divine and mystical nature. The Qur'an is referred to as the clear Book, emphasizing that its message is lucid and easily understandable for those who reflect upon it.
إِنَّاۤ أَنزَلْنَاهُ قُرْآنًۭا عَرَبِيًّۭا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ
"Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an that you might understand." (12:2)
- The Qur'an is revealed in Arabic to facilitate understanding, and its lessons are intended to be grasped by those who seek knowledge and reflect upon its meanings.
نَحْنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيْكَ أَحْسَنَ ٱلْقَصَصِ بِمَآ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ هَٰذَا ٱلْقُرْآنَ ۖ وَإِن كُنتَ مِن قَبْلِهِۦ لَمِنَ ٱلْغَٰفِلِينَ
"We relate to you the best of stories in what We have revealed to you of this Qur'an, although you were, before it, among the unaware." (12:3)
- Allah assures the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that the story of Prophet Yusuf is one of the best stories to be told, filled with valuable lessons. Before the revelation, the Prophet (PBUH) did not know these details, signifying that this is divine revelation.
2. The Dream of Prophet Yusuf (12:4-6)
إِذْ قَالَ يُحْشُرُۥٓ أَبُوهُ ٱمْرَأَتُهُۥ وَإِخْوَٰنُهُۥ فَفَسَّرْنَا الَّذِي رَءَآهُ عَلَيْهِۦ
"When Yusuf said to his father, 'O my father, indeed I have seen eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me.'" (12:4)
- Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) has a dream in which he sees eleven stars, the sun, and the moon bowing down to him. This is symbolic of his future elevation and honor, and it later comes to pass when his family bows to him in Egypt.
قَالَ يَٰبُنَىَّ لَا تَقْصُصْ رُؤْيَٰكَ عَلَىٰٓ إِخْوَٰنِكَ فَيَكِيدُوا۟ لَكَ كَيْدًۭا ۚ إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنَ لِلْإِنسَٰنِ عَدُوٌّۭ مُّبِينٌۭ
"He said, 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed, Satan to man is a manifest enemy.'" (12:6)
- Prophet Ya'qub (Jacob) (PBUH), Yusuf's father, warns him not to tell his brothers about the dream, fearing their jealousy. Ya'qub is concerned that their envy might lead them to harm Yusuf. The verse also serves as a reminder of the evil influence of Satan, who incites such negative emotions in people.
3. The Brothers' Jealousy and Plot Against Yusuf (12:7-18)
وَكَذَٰلِكَ يَجْتَبِيكَ رَبُّكَ وَيُعَلِّمُكَ مِن تَأْوِيلِ ٱلْأَحَادِيثِ وَيُتِمُّ نِعْمَتَهُۥ عَلَيْكَ وَعَلَىٰٓ ءَالِ يَعْقُوبَ ۚ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ عَلِيمٌۭ حَكِيمٌۭ
"And thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of narratives and complete His favor upon you and upon the family of Ya'qub, as He completed it upon your forefathers, Ibrahim and Ismail. Indeed, your Lord is Knowing and Wise." (12:6)
- Allah reassures Yusuf that He will choose him for greatness, teach him the interpretation of dreams, and bestow blessings upon him. The reference to Ibrahim (Abraham) and Ismail (Ishmael) indicates that Yusuf’s family lineage is of great prophetic significance.
إِذْ قَالُوا۟ لَ يُحْتَسَبُ وَأَخُوهُ
"When they said, 'Kill Yusuf or throw him into some land so that the attention of your father will be solely yours.'" (12:9)
- The jealous brothers of Yusuf plot to kill him or dispose of him in a faraway land. They see his dream as a threat to their own positions within the family. Their jealousy blinds them to the righteousness of their own brother.
فَٱلْتَقَطَهُۥٓ أَهْلُ ٱلْمِصْرِ
"And the family of the Egyptians took him in." (12:19)
- After being thrown into a well, Yusuf is later found by a passing caravan, and he is taken to Egypt, where he eventually comes into the service of Al-Aziz, the minister of Egypt.
4. Yusuf’s Trial in Egypt: The Temptation (12:23-34)
فَٱستَبَقَ ٱلْبَابَ وَقَدَّتْ قَمِيصَهُۥ مِنْ ظُهُورِهِۦ ۖ وَفَتَحَ ٱلبَابَ ۚ قَالَتْ مَاذَا جَزَاءُ مَنۢ أَرَادَ بِأَهْلِكَ سُوءًۭا إِلَّا أَن يُسْجَنَ أَوْ عَذَابٌۭ أَلِيمٌۭ
"And they both raced to the door, and she tore his shirt from the back. And they found her husband near the door. She said, 'What is the reward for one who intended evil for your wife, except that he be imprisoned or a painful punishment?'" (12:25)
- Zulaykha, the wife of Al-Aziz, attempts to seduce Yusuf, but he resists. When he tries to flee, she accuses him of attempting to assault her. This leads to Yusuf being unjustly imprisoned.
قَالَ رَبُّ السَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ مَآ إِلَٰهُ إِلَّاۤ أَنتَ ۖ
"He said, 'My Lord, prison is more to my liking than what they invite me to.'" (12:33)
- In prison, Yusuf chooses patience over compromising his principles, preferring imprisonment to the temptation and the sin. His sincerity and trust in Allah are clear.
5. Yusuf’s Rise to Power and Reunion with His Family (12:36-100)
وَجَآءَ إِخْوَٰهُ فَدَخَلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِ فَعَرَفَهُمْ وَهُمْ لَهُۥٓ مُنكِرُونَ
"And his brothers came and entered upon him, and he recognized them, but they were to him disbelieving." (12:58)
- After many years, Yusuf is reunited with his brothers who had once plotted against him. He recognizes them, but they fail to recognize him, as he has risen to great power in Egypt.
قَالَ لَا تَثْرِيبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ ۚ يَغْفِرُ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمْ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْرَّحِيمُ
"He said, 'No blame will there be upon you today. Allah will forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful.'" (12:92)
- Yusuf forgives his brothers, showing his magnanimity and kindness. This act of forgiveness reflects the noble character of the Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) and is a significant moral lesson in the Surah.
Conclusion of Surah Yusuf: A Story of Patience, Trust, and Forgiveness
Surah Yusuf teaches powerful lessons about faith in Allah, the importance of patience in the face of hardship, and the value of forgiveness. It shows that trials and tribulations are part of Allah’s plan, and that He is in control of all affairs, even when things seem bleak. It also highlights the importance of maintaining integrity, honor, and trust in Allah’s wisdom.
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