Recited by
Bandar Balilah
Surah Yusuf by Bandar Balilah - MP3
سورة يوسف
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About This Surah
Surah Yusuf (Joseph) is a Meccan surah of 111 verses that tells the complete story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) ﷺ from his childhood dream to his rise as minister of Egypt. Allah calls it "the best of stories" (ahsan al-qasas) in the surah itself.
Key Themes
Jealousy and its consequences (the brothers' plot), patience and integrity under trial (Yusuf in prison), divine planning overcoming human schemes, family reunion and forgiveness, and the ultimate triumph of the righteous.
Virtues & Significance
The Prophet ﷺ recommended reciting this surah during times of grief. The story of Yusuf is unique in the Quran in being told completely in a single surah. Islamic scholars consider it the most complete narrative in the Quran, covering themes of youth, trial, temptation, patience, and forgiveness.
Context of Revelation
Revealed in Mecca during the Year of Sorrow, after the deaths of Khadijah and Abu Talib. It was revealed as a specific comfort to the Prophet ﷺ who was enduring intense personal grief and external persecution.
About the Reciter
Sheikh Bandar Balilah is a highly esteemed Saudi Quran reciter and an official Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. His recitation is a staple of the Grand Mosque broadcasts.