Sura 12 Joseph. // Yusuf

A makkan sura of 111 verses. The story of Joseph, that soothes the heart of the listener. The first three verses are an introduction- the scripture makes things clear - sent down in Arabic language so the people will understand- it portrays the best of stories/ of past history of people you didn’t know. The storytelling structure is amazing. It starts with a secret between father and young son: a dream. Then a conspiracy plotted by envy by his brothers. Joseph as a young boy faces many obstacles but he grows in knowledge and wisdom. A prophet always remembers God. Lost from family , then sold as a slave in Egypt , then conspiracy by women , then sent to prison. But by a kings dream he is saved, and his innocence is revealed , becomes a governor , his brothers apologize and regret their past actions, all the family are brought to Egypt. Then the dream is fulfilled and the story ends with Joseph thanking God for all the blessings. The ending of the sura goes back to prophet Mohammed and the similarities between other prophets and their people. There are lessons in these truthful stories / not fiction / to all people. These stories are guide and blessings to the believers. May God bless us with wisdom knowledge and gratitude. Ameen. 💐