About This Surah
Surah Yusuf (يوسف) is the 12th chapter of the Qur'an, with 111 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and prophethood. It prominently features Yusuf and Yaqub.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2024
- 1The Clear Book
- 2Arabic Quran
- 3Revelation to the Prophet
- 3The best of stories
- 4Joseph's dream of celestial bodies
- 5, 9, 52Plot to kill or exile Joseph
- 5, 42Satan's enmity towards man
- 6, 90Completion of Divine favor
- 6, 91Divine election of Joseph
- 6Prophetic lineage of Abraham and Isaac
- 6, 21, 44, 45Science of dream interpretation
- 7, 58, 69Brotherhood of Joseph
- 7Signs and lessons in Joseph's story
- 8, 77Jealousy over parental love
- 9Justifying wrongdoing through envy
- 10, 15Casting Joseph into the well
- 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17…Deceiving the father
- 13, 84, 85, 95Sorrow and loss of sight
- 15Divine revelation in the well
- 18, 77, 83Beautiful patience
- 18False blood on the shirt
- 18Seeking God's help in calamity
- 19Protection from physical harm
- 19, 20Selling Joseph cheaply
Verses 21–4027
- 21, 56Establishment and authority in the land
- 21God's mastery over His affairs
- 21, 40, 68Human ignorance of Divine wisdom
- 22, 37, 68, 76, 101Divine wisdom and knowledge
- 22, 36, 56, 78, 88Reward of the righteous in this life
- 23, 30Passion and infatuation
- 23, 32Seeking refuge in God from sin
- 24Proof of the Lord and Divine protection
- 24Sincere servitude to God
- 25, 26, 27, 35, 74, 75…The torn shirt as circumstantial evidence
- 25, 32Threatening with imprisonment
- 26, 81Testimony of the household witness
- 28, 50Treachery and deceit of women
- 29, 80, 89, 91, 97Acknowledging wrongdoing and error
- 31The banquet and cutting hands
- 33Preferring imprisonment over disobedience
- 33, 34Supplication to avert temptation
- 34The All-Hearing and All-Knowing
- 35, 42, 77Enduring false accusations
- 36, 41Dream of the bread bearer
- 36, 41Dream of the wine presser
- 37Dawah in prison
- 38Gratitude for Divine guidance and blessings
- 38, 103Ingratitude of the majority
- 38The Creed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
- 39Comparing multiple false gods with the One Almighty
- 40Exclusive judgment and authority belongs to God
Verses 41–6012
- 43, 46The King's dream of the cows and ears of grain
- 47, 48, 65Grain preservation and rationing during drought
- 47Long-term agricultural and food planning
- 49Years of relief and abundance
- 50, 51Investigation of the women
- 51, 52, 73Exoneration and confession of the truth
- 53, 92, 98God the Forgiving and Merciful
- 53The soul prone to evil
- 54, 59, 62Appointment based on competence and honesty
- 55Guardian and knowledgeable overseer of state storehouses
- 57, 109Reward of the Hereafter for the believers
- 60, 70, 71, 72Frame-up and theft accusation
Verses 61–808
- 64, 67Complete reliance on God
- 64God the best protector
- 66, 80Taking solemn covenants in God's name
- 67, 68Divine decree supersedes all precautions
- 67Entering from different gates
- 67Taking practical precautions
- 69, 83, 86, 93, 94, 96Certainty in God's knowledge and coming relief
- 76, 100Divine subtlety and decree
Verses 81–1008
- 86Complaining of grief only to God
- 87Prohibition of despairing of God's mercy
- 90Patience and piety rewarded
- 92Pardoning wrongdoers without reproach
- 93, 99, 100Reunion of the family in Egypt
- 97, 98Requesting intercession for forgiveness
- 100Fulfillment of the childhood vision
- 100Gratitude for liberation from prison and adversity
Verses 101–11118
- 101Creator of the heavens and earth as Protector
- 101Joining the righteous
- 101Supplication for death in submission
- 102Knowledge of the unseen revealed to Muhammad
- 102Proof of prophethood through historical knowledge
- 103, 104Sincerity of the Prophet without seeking reward
- 104, 111Moral lessons for people of understanding
- 105Human disregard of Divine signs
- 105Signs across the heavens and earth
- 106Contaminating faith with polytheism
- 107Warning of sudden punishment and the Hour
- 108Calling to God upon clear knowledge and insight
- 108Pure devotion to God alone
- 109Humanity of the messengers sent to their peoples
- 109Lessons from the fate of past nations
- 110Deliverance of believers and doom of criminals
- 110Despair tested then Divine aid delivered
- 111Confirming previous revelations and detailing all guidance
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
knowledge↔the all knowing161
Allah↔the all knowing114
Allah↔divine command96
faith↔messenger91
knowledge↔faith84
knowledge↔the earth74
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Az-Zukhruf · 43:3
I have revealed it as a Qur’ān in the language of the Arabs, in the hope that you, O people in whose language it was revealed - wi…
∿ similarity: 0.93
Al-Qasas · 28:14
When body and vigour grew stronger and peaked, completing the phase of youth, I granted him knowledge and understanding in religio…
∿ similarity: 0.93
Yunus · 10:1
Alif Lām Rā’ – the placement of such letters has been discussed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.90
Al-Hijr · 15:1
This sūrah begins with the disconnected letters, the explanation for which has already preceeded in Sūrah Baqarah. These verses ar…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Maryam · 19:47
Abraham (peace be upon him) said to his father: “Greetings of peace to you from me. You will not face from me what you dislike. I…
∿ similarity: 0.86
Nuh · 71:10
Then I said to them, “O my people! Seek the forgiveness of your Lord by turning to Him. Indeed, He, may He be glorified, is the of…
∿ similarity: 0.83
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Yusuf?
Surah Yusuf (يوسف) is the 12th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 111 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Yusuf?
The main themes of Surah Yusuf are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Yusuf?
Surah Yusuf prominently features Yusuf and Yaqub.
Is Surah Yusuf Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Yusuf is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 111 verses.
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