Yūsuf
chapter of the Qurʾān
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The Yūsuf chapter is the 12th surah of the Qur'an. It is a Makkiyyah surah, meaning it was revealed to Muhammad in Mecca. The chapter recounts the story of Joseph, a prophet in Islam. It details his early life, including being sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers. In Egypt, Joseph faces false accusations but eventually rises to a position of power after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. The surah also describes the reunion of Joseph with his family during a famine.12
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