Yusuf - Joseph
Arabic Name: يُوْسُف
Urdu Name: یوسف
Type: Makki
Serial Number: 12
Revelation Order: 53
Total Verses: 111
Parah: 12,13
Rukus: 12
Sajda: None
Related Hadith
"A man who is called by a woman of beauty and position, but he says: 'I fear Allah'."
Ibn Kathir cites this hadith to illustrate the immense spiritual rank of Prophet Yusuf's action, which this verse directly rewards.
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Surah
Yusuf
Revealed
Makki
Position
Juz 12,13
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Verse Meaning
According to the classical scholar Al-Tabari, Quran 12:34 details the immediate divine response to Prophet Yusuf's heartfelt plea. The verse begins with 'Fa-stajaba' (So He responded), where the prefix 'Fa' signifies a swift and direct consequence to the prayer in the previous verse. Ibn Kathir highlights this moment as the pinnacle of spiritual perfection, where Yusuf chose imprisonment over sin, an act of piety so profound that it is echoed in the Hadith of the seven types of people shaded by Allah on Judgment Day. The synthesis of scholarly views reveals that this wasn't merely a passive acceptance, but an active intervention; Allah 'turned away their scheming (`kaydahunna`) from him.' As-Sa'di explains that the verse concludes by affirming the very attributes that made this response possible: 'Indeed, He is the All-Hearing (As-Sami'), the All-Knowing (Al-'Alim').' He heard the spoken prayer and the unspoken anguish, and He knew the sincerity of Yusuf's heart and the intricacies of the plot against him, providing a perfectly tailored salvation.
Questions for Reflection
Textual Contemplation
The verse begins with 'Fa-stajaba' (So He responded), indicating an immediate result. Reflect on the connection between the complete vulnerability and sincerity in Yusuf's prayer (12:33) and the swiftness of Allah's answer here. How does the structure of the Quran teach us about the cause-and-effect relationship in sincere supplication?
Personal Transformation
Ibn Kathir links this response to Yusuf's choice of prison over sin, a peak of spiritual perfection. In your life, what 'prisons' (hardships, losses, social discomforts) are you willing to choose to avoid disobedience? Contemplate how embracing a difficult path for Allah's sake is not an abandonment but an invitation for His direct intervention.
Relational Wisdom
The verse concludes by reminding us that Allah is 'the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.' How does internalizing these two attributes change your relationship with Allah during du'a? Reflect on a time you felt your prayers were unheard. How would focusing on As-Sami' (He who hears every whisper) and Al-'Alim' (He who knows every hidden tear and intention) have transformed that experience?
Practical Applications
Frame difficult choices as a direct appeal to Allah, clearly stating your preference for piety over sinful ease, just as Yusuf preferred prison.
Apply when facing peer pressure at work or in social settings that conflicts with your values. Articulate a prayer: 'O Allah, enduring this awkwardness is better for me than compromising my faith. Protect me.'
Conclude your supplications by invoking Allah's attributes relevant to your situation, specifically 'As-Sami' (The All-Hearing) and 'Al-'Alim' (The All-Knowing).
In any personal du'a for help, end by saying, 'Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing,' to affirm your conviction that your plea is not in vain.
Hidden Gem
The synthesis reveals that Allah's response wasn't just to the words of Yusuf's du'a but to his entire state. 'As-Sami'' responded to his spoken plea, while 'Al-'Alim' responded to his unspoken sincerity, his past patience, and his internal struggle. This teaches that our prayers are evaluated not as isolated requests, but as the culmination of our entire spiritual condition.
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