There is a correlation between verse 7 of this surah and then towards the ending of the surah at verse 105. Allah says: 'Indeed, in the story of Joseph and his brothers there are lessons for all who ask' (12:7) 'And there are many signs in the heavens and the earth that they pass by and give no heed to' (12:105) When I give a talk, I know when people have a genuine interest in the topic, and the indicator for that is questions! A classroom or a conversation without questions is a dull one, one that has a static audience and where there is clearly no desire to learn. The human mind is by birth an inquisitive mind. The child goes through a phase where they question almost everything,

When Joseph (as) was in jail, he was considered the best person even by those who shared his cell. They said to him, 'Indeed, we see you to be of those who do good,' (Qur’an, 12:36). Yet even though he was better than them, he remained in jail for longer; his release was ‘delayed’. The first cellmate was released and went on to become a servant; the second was executed. When Joseph (as) was finally released many years later, he became a Minister and was reunited with his family. So if you ever feel that your dreams are delayed, and everyone else seems to be moving forward, just remember the example of Joseph (as). Stay true to Allah (swt) and to yourself and remember that 'Allah does not

Bismillāh.

Imagine being abandoned by those closest to you. Not by strangers — but by the ones whose names you trusted.

You sit in the dark, alone, your thoughts heavier than the silence around you. There is nowhere to go. No one to turn to.

Then someone comes. They lift you from the depth you were thrown into.

And instead of helping you… they sell you.

Your freedom is taken. Your comfort disappears. You no longer belong to yourself.

Then your owner betrays you. You are accused of zinā — a crime you never committed. Your innocence does not protect you. Your truth does not save you.

And you are placed behind prison walls.

Now pause here.

Think about your name. Your reputation. Your h