The Speaking Quran

In this episode of The Speaking Quran, we continue our journey through Surah Yusuf and reflect on verse 12:56:

“Thus We established Yusuf in the land…”

We explore how Prophet Yusuf (a) went from betray…

In Episode 28 of The Speaking Quran, we continue our journey through the Tafseer of Surah Yusuf, reaching verse 55. This episode dives deep into the question:

👉 Is it permissible to work for governmen…

In this Episode 27, we explore verses 51–54 of Surah Yusuf:

✨ The unveiling of truth after years of false accusations.

✨ Zulaikha’s confession and the reality of nafs al-ammārah (the soul that commands…

How do we deal with sadness? How do we cope with the loss of loved ones? In this episode, we reflect on the story of Prophet Ya‘qub (Jacob, peace be upon him) and his deep grief over the separation f…

In this episode, we explore verse 45 of Surah Yusuf, where a powerful real-life scenario unfolds: Yusuf (A.S.) is forgotten by a man he once helped in prison—forgotten at a time when just one word fr…

In this episode, we explore the fascinating story found in Surah Yusuf, verses 43–44, where a king sees a troubling dream. But this isn’t just about ancient Egypt—it’s about how divine messages reach…

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Speaking Quran, a powerful journey through the Tafsir of Surah Yusuf, where we dive deep into verse 42—a verse that speaks directly to the heartbreak of being forgotten, …

In Episode 22 of The Speaking Quran, we dive deep into the powerful dialogue of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) from prison, as revealed in Surah Yusuf, verses 39 to 41. The moment where a prophet, wrongfully i…

In Episode 21 of The Speaking Quran, we explore the concept of divine reward — is there one fixed outcome for every good deed, or does God reward us based on sincerity and sacrifice? Through a powerf…

Welcome back to The Speaking Quran — a journey through the soul-stirring stories and deep wisdom of the Holy Qur’an. In Episode 20, we continue our Tafsir of Surah Yusuf, diving deep into verses 33 a…

In this gripping episode of The Speaking Quran, we explore a dramatic moment when Zuleikha, the Prime Minister’s wife, becomes consumed by obsessive love and societal shame.

We delve deep into the psy…

In this powerful episode of our Surah Yusuf Tafsir series, we explore verses 24 to 29 — one of the most intense moments in the life of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.).

Yusuf (A.S.), the embodiment of purity and …

In Episode 17 of The Speaking Quran, we delve into one of the most emotionally intense and spiritually profound verses of Surah Yusuf — verse 24. This moment captures Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) at a point …

Behind seven locked doors, power, desire, and morality collide. Zulaikha doesn’t just feel attraction — she plans, she pursues, and she traps. Yet Yusuf (A.S.), young and alone, chooses refuge in God…

Episode 15 of The Speaking Quran unpacks the stages of human development according to the Qur’an, the emotional storm of adolescence, and why Yusuf (A.S.) stood apart from every other young person. Y…

In this episode, we explore verse 21 of Surah Yusuf, uncovering its deeper message about divine will: the angels smile when people try to elevate someone whom Allah does not wish to raise, and when A…

Why are some prayers answered right away, while others take years—or even decades? In this powerful and emotional episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind the timing of our duʿā’s, using the sto…

What made Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) smile after being thrown into a well by his own brothers? In this powerful and emotional reflection, we uncover the depth of his faith, the wisdom of Archangel Gabriel’…

In this powerful reflection on verse 15 of Surah Yusuf, we explore the chilling moment when the brothers of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) united in betrayal and cast him into the depths of a well. Yet, in tha…

In this episode of The Speaking Quran, we dive into verses 10 to 14 of Surah Yusuf, where the brothers of Yusuf (A.S.), driven by jealousy, craft a cunning narrative to carry out their sinister plan.…