Surah Yusuf


Theme

Trust in Allah's disposing of affairs and good end for being patient


Start and end of surah

The surah begins and ends with verses about the stories in the Qur'an. We learn that Allah does not narrate stories except for benefit, lessons and wisdom.


Topics in the surah

  • The evil end of jealousy,
  • The consequence of chastity.
  • The consequence of lying.
  • Trials are a part of life.
  • Virtues of pardoning.
  • Allah is predominant over all affairs.

Lessons from the surah

  1. We learn from Yusuf (عليه السلام) that excellence (ihsaan) is from the best of manners.
  2. To have a position in the hearts of people comes before being established and having a position on land.
  3. The tawakkul of Ya’qub (عليه السلام) did not prevent him from taking the means.
  4. The more trials Ya’qub (عليه السلام) faced, the more he had good thoughts of his Rabb and had certainty in Him.

Source: أول مرة أتدبر القرآن