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    • Surah Yusuf Englsh Translation, Transliteration Tafsir [-9-0]

    About surah Yusuf 

    Yusuf (Arabic: يوسف, romanized: YÅ«suf, lit. 'Joseph') is the 12th chapter (Surah) of the Quran and has 111 Ayahs (verses).

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    The summary /theme of the Surah Yusuf :

    In addition to relating the life history of a prophet, who became the most renowned and respected figure in the country to which he had been sold as a slave, this surah illustrates many principles of serving Islam.

    Lesson learned from Surah Yusuf :

    1. Stories are mentioned in the Quran to take lessons from.
    2. Take the advice of parents and implement it.
    3. Do not tell people everything; sometimes you need to keep things to yourself to accomplish things.
    4. Beware of people’s jealousy.
    5. Jealously is very dangerous for those who suffer from it.
    6. When faced with the temptation and opportunity to commit sin, seek refuge in Allah's.
    7. Yūsuf عليه السلام preferred imprisonment over disobedience to Allah's; no matter what worldly difficulties we have to endure, we should be committed to refraining from sin too.
    8. When faced with the opportunity to sin, seek the help of Allah's to reject it.
    9. To invite people towards Allah's whilst imprisoned is the Sunnah of Yūsuf عليه السلام
    10. Even in the most adverse of circumstances, you should not become neglectful of your duties.
    11. Allah's does not let the plots of the deceivers succeed.
    12. Try what you can in terms of using permissible worldly means to get yourself out of trouble.
    13. Be careful of whom you trust, especially if you’ve had negative experiences with them in the past.
    14. Take precautions for protecting yourself and loved ones from the evil eye.
    15. For every knowledgeable person, there’s someone more knowledgeable than him.
    16. In sadness and grief, turn to Allah's.
    17. Whoever adopts taqw' and bears patience, Allah's does not let their rewards go to waste.
    18. Don’t lose hope in the Mercy of Allah's
    19. Always be grateful to Allah's
    20. Only the intelligent take heed of the lessons from the stories of the previous nations mentioned in the Quran.
    21. Recite this du‘' frequently:

    Recitation   Benefits of  Surah Yusuf :

    1) If you ever recites Surah Yusuf every day,you would not encounter any distress on the Day of Judgment and would be among the virtuous servants of Allah; and would be as beautiful as Prophet Yusuf (AS).

    2) Those Young people if you want to be safe from Adultery and unlawful sexual activities, Recite Surah Yusuf regularly, Insha’Allah Ta’ala you will be saved from this evil.

    3) Recitation of Surat Yusuf is the best remedy for Removal of jealousy.

    4) Recitation of Surat Yusuf  make Easy sakarat at death.

    5) Raised on Qiyama with husn/Beauty like Prophet Yusuf (as).

    6) Our Beloved Imam Jafar Ibn Muhammad As-Sadiq (A.S.) informed about various Benefits of Surah Yusuf , Also said that if a person drinks the water in which this Surah has been dissolved , written with safrron, then the person’s substance will be easier to him and he will be made from the people of Jannah.

     

     

     

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    بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

     

    ٱرۡجِعُوٓاْ إِلَىٰٓ أَبِيكُمۡ فَقُولُواْ يَـٰٓأَبَانَآ إِنَّ ٱبۡنَكَ سَرَقَ وَمَا شَهِدۡنَآ إِلَّا بِمَا عَلِمۡنَا وَمَا كُنَّا لِلۡغَيۡبِ حَٰفِظِينَ

    Transliteration:( Irji'ooo ilaaa abeekum faqooloo yaaa abaanaaa innab naka saraq; wa maa shahidnaaa illaa bimaa 'alimnaa wa maa kunnaa lilghaibi haafizeen )
    81. Return to your father and say, "[O our father], indeed your son has stolen [175], and we testified only to what we knew, and we were not guardians over the unseen."
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    Topic Discussed: Guardian(Word)   | Yusuf Brothers were caught as thieves   | Father(Word)   | Sons   | Knowledge(Word)   |

    وَسۡـَٔلِ ٱلۡقَرۡيَةَ ٱلَّتِي كُنَّا فِيهَا وَٱلۡعِيرَ ٱلَّتِيٓ أَقۡبَلۡنَا فِيهَاۖ وَإِنَّا لَصَٰدِقُونَ

    Transliteration:( Was'alil qaryatal latee kunnaa feehaa wal'eeral lateee aqbalnaa feehaa wa innaa lasaadiqoon )
    82. And enquire of the town where we were [176], and the caravan in which we came. Indeed, we are truthful [177].
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    Topic Discussed: Yusuf Brothers old we are truthful   | Town(Word)   | Truthful   |

    قَالَ بَلۡ سَوَّلَتۡ لَكُمۡ أَنفُسُكُمۡ أَمۡرٗاۖ فَصَبۡرٞ جَمِيلٌۖ عَسَى ٱللَّهُ أَن يَأۡتِيَنِي بِهِمۡ جَمِيعًاۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلۡعَلِيمُ ٱلۡحَكِيمُ

    Transliteration:( Qaala bal sawwalat lakum anfusukum amran fasabrun jameelun 'asal laahu any yaa tiyanee bihim jamee'aa; innahoo Huwal 'Aleemul Hakeem )
    83. He said, "Rather, your souls have tempted you to a matter [178]. So patience is most fitting. Perhaps Allah will bring them all to me [179]. Indeed, He is the Knowing, the Wise."
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    Topic Discussed: Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Father Jacob heard the news   | Allah(Word)   | Patience   | Soul(Word)   | Excuse   |

    وَتَوَلَّىٰ عَنۡهُمۡ وَقَالَ يَـٰٓأَسَفَىٰ عَلَىٰ يُوسُفَ وَٱبۡيَضَّتۡ عَيۡنَاهُ مِنَ ٱلۡحُزۡنِ فَهُوَ كَظِيمٞ

    Transliteration:( Wa tawallaa 'anhum wa qaala yaaa asafaa 'alaa Yoosufa wabyaddat 'aynaahu minal huzni fahuwa kazeem )
    84. And he turned away from them and said, "Oh, how great is my grief for Yusuf!" His eyes became white with sorrow, and he was deeply distressed [180].
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    Topic Discussed: Woe(Word)   | Prophet Yusuf(Joseph)   | Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Father Jacob heard the news   |

    قَالُواْ تَٱللَّهِ تَفۡتَؤُاْ تَذۡكُرُ يُوسُفَ حَتَّىٰ تَكُونَ حَرَضًا أَوۡ تَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلۡهَٰلِكِينَ

    Transliteration:( Qaaloo tallaahi tafta'u tazkuru Yoosufa hattaa takoona haradan aw takoona minal haalikeen )
    85. They said, "By Allah, you will continue to remember Yusuf until you approach the grave or pass away [181]."
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    Topic Discussed: Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Prophet Yusuf(Joseph)   | Remember   | Grave   | Life(Word)   |

    قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أَشۡكُواْ بَثِّي وَحُزۡنِيٓ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَأَعۡلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ

    Transliteration:( Qaala innamaaa ashkoo bassee wa huzneee ilal laahi wa a'lamu minal laahi maa laa ta'lamoon )
    86. He said, "I only complain of my anguish [182] and sorrow to Allah, and I know from Allah what you do not know [183]."
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    Topic Discussed: Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Allah(Word)   |

    يَٰبَنِيَّ ٱذۡهَبُواْ فَتَحَسَّسُواْ مِن يُوسُفَ وَأَخِيهِ وَلَا تَاْيۡـَٔسُواْ مِن رَّوۡحِ ٱللَّهِۖ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يَاْيۡـَٔسُ مِن رَّوۡحِ ٱللَّهِ إِلَّا ٱلۡقَوۡمُ ٱلۡكَٰفِرُونَ

    Transliteration:( Yaa baniyyaz haboo fatahassasoo miny Yoosufa wa akheehi wa laa tai'asoo mir rawhil laahi innahoo laa yai'asu mir rawhil laahi illal qawmul kaafiroon )
    87. O my sons, go and search for Yusuf [184] and his brother, and do not despair of Allah’s mercy. Indeed, none despairs of Allah’s mercy except the disbelieving people [185].
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    Topic Discussed: Allah(Word)   | Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Mercy(Rahmah/Rahmat)   | Prophet Yusuf(Joseph)   | Sons   | Brother(Word)   |

    فَلَمَّا دَخَلُواْ عَلَيۡهِ قَالُواْ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلۡعَزِيزُ مَسَّنَا وَأَهۡلَنَا ٱلضُّرُّ وَجِئۡنَا بِبِضَٰعَةٖ مُّزۡجَىٰةٖ فَأَوۡفِ لَنَا ٱلۡكَيۡلَ وَتَصَدَّقۡ عَلَيۡنَآۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَجۡزِي ٱلۡمُتَصَدِّقِينَ

    Transliteration:( Falammaa dakhaloo 'alaihi qaaloo yaaa ayyuhal 'Azeezu massanaa wa ahlanad durru wa ji'naa bi bidaa 'im muzjaatin fa awfi lanal kaila wa tasaddaq 'alainaa innal laaha yajzil mutasaddiqeen )
    88. When they came before Yusuf, they said, "O Aziz, distress has touched us and our family, and we have come with poor merchandise [187]. So give us full measure and be charitable to us [188]. Indeed, Allah rewards the charitable [189]."
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    Topic Discussed: Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Allah(Word)   | Reward(Word)   | Prophet Yusuf(Joseph)   | Measure   | Family   |

    قَالَ هَلۡ عَلِمۡتُم مَّا فَعَلۡتُم بِيُوسُفَ وَأَخِيهِ إِذۡ أَنتُمۡ جَٰهِلُونَ

    Transliteration:( Qaala hal 'alimtum maa fa'altum bi Yoosufa wa akheehi iz antum jaahiloon )
    89. He said, "Are you aware of what you did to Yusuf and his brother [190] when you were ignorant [191]?"
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    Topic Discussed: Joseph reminded their brothers about himself   | Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Prophet Yusuf(Joseph)   | Brother(Word)   |

    قَالُوٓاْ أَءِنَّكَ لَأَنتَ يُوسُفُۖ قَالَ أَنَا۠ يُوسُفُ وَهَٰذَآ أَخِيۖ قَدۡ مَنَّ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيۡنَآۖ إِنَّهُۥ مَن يَتَّقِ وَيَصۡبِرۡ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُضِيعُ أَجۡرَ ٱلۡمُحۡسِنِينَ

    Transliteration:( Qaaloo 'a innaka la anta Yoosufu qaala ana Yoosufu wa haazaaa akhee qad mannal laahu 'alainaa innahoo mai yattaqi wa yasbir fa innal laaha laa yudee'u ajral muhsineen )
    90. They said, "Are you really Yusuf [192]?" He replied, "I am Yusuf, and this is my brother [193]. Indeed, Allah has favored us. Whoever fears Allah and is patient, Allah does not waste the reward of the righteous [195]."
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    Topic Discussed: Righteous(Word)   | Brother(Word)   | Allah does not cause the work of the doers of good go waste   | Allah(Word)   | Reward(Word)   | Story of Yusuf and his Borthers   | Joseph and His brothers met Finally   | Prophet Yusuf(Joseph)   | Patience   |

    The 12th surah (chapter) of the Glorious Quran is called Yusuf. It is divided into two juz/paaras. It contains 111 ayaat (verses) and was revealed in Makkah before Prophet migrated to Medina. In the 12th juz, verses 1-52 are found, in the 13th juz, verses 53-111 are found.

    This Surah was revealed during the last phase of the Prophet's time in Makkah, when the Quraysh were contemplating either executing, exiling or imprisoning him. The Jews urged the disbelievers to challenge Muhammad (pbuh) with a question - why did the Israelites go to Egypt? As the Arabs were not familiar with their history and traditions, it seemed as if there would be no appropriate response to this. Surprisingly, Allah enabled an answer by revealing the story of Yusuf (Joseph) then and there. This unexpected event left the Qureysh embarrassed as it nullified their scheme, and served as a warning in using Yusuf's brothers' behavior as an example of what may come for them.


    All Rasools, including Yusuf, were human beings; their faith was the same as that of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and they all invited people to the same Message. Characters molded by Islam, based on worshipping Allah and judgment in the hereafter, are juxtaposed against those shaped by disbelief and ignorance, formed out of veneration of false gods and materialism. The believers must decide for themselves which pattern they will choose. Moreover, no one can impede Allah’s plan or decree. It is advised to remain within Divine Law while striving for objectives as success and failure are in the Almighty’s hands alone. Believers should strive for the Truth with trust in God, helping them confront their foes with confidence and courage. From Yusuf’s story, it is established that someone possessing true Islamic character can conquer everything through the strength of character. This revelation attests to Muhammad's (pbuh) Prophethood with knowledge gathered only via revelation; furthermore, it serves as a warning to Quraysh that conflict between them and the Prophet would end in his victory over them.

    Surah Yusuf English Translation and Transliteration

    In Surah Yusuf you can read the translation of Ahmad Raza Khan who was a renowned scholar of the Islamic world and his translation book is known as Kanzul Imaan. You can read the transliteration of Surah Yusuf which will help you to understand how to read the Arabic text. Apart from that, we have included a Word-By-Word English Translation of the Arabic text of Surah Yusuf.

    Surah Yusuf English Tafsir/Tafseer (Commentry)

    In Surah Yusuf we have included two Tafseer (Commentary) in English. The first one is from Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan who was a well-known scholar. In this tafsir, we have also included the most popular Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is the most comprehensive tafsir available in the world. You can read both or any one of your choice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    There are 111 verses / Ayat in Surah Yusuf

    Surah Yusuf was revealed in Makkah

    Surah Yusuf can be found in Juz or Para 12-13

    There are 12 Ruku in Surah Yusuf

    Surah number of Surah Yusuf is 12

    The meaning of Surah Yusuf is Joseph

    You can find English Translation, Transliteration and Tafseer/Tafsir of Surah Yusuf here at quran4ever.com. Here two tafseer are currently.One is Tafsir Ibn-Kathir and another one is Tafsir-e-Naeemi.

    Dear bothers and sisters as a Sunni Muslim we cannot say any Translation and Tafseer was as long it conforms with the 4 school of thoughts. But here at quran4ever.com, we have included Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is most comprehensive tafsir. Apart from that we have also included tafsir of Mufti Ahmad Yaar khan, Tafsir-e-Naeemi of Surah Yusuf.

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