Chapter 12. Surah Yousef; Joseph

The 14th chapter of the holy Quran takes its title after a magnificent, successful and respected man, by all monotheistic religions. This man is no other than Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). This chapter has one of the most beautiful and captivating stories in the Quran. Prophet Ibrah ...  Show more

In this episode Sayed Jawad Qazwini explores Surah Ar-Raʿd or The Thunder. This Surah is distinguished by its moving description of Gods power and knowledge. Sayed Jawad discusses why this chapter is named after thunder. He speaks about the pagans and their superstitions, as well ...  Show more

The first episode in what will be a series of discussions pertaining to Ayahs 1-18 of the Qur’an’s Surah 12 and their corresponding section from the story of Joseph starting from Chapter 37 of Genesis in the Old Testament. 

When and Why Revealed? The subject matter of this Surah indicates that it was revealed during the last stage of the Holy Prophet's residence at Makkah, when the Quraish were considering the question of killing or exiling or imprisoning him. At that time some of the unbelievers p ...  Show more

In this lecture Sayed Jawad gives a brief introductory tafsir of the thirty-ninth chapter Surah az-Zumar (Sheba). The most important verses, stories and lessons are derived from this chapter. You will be given an overall perspective of this chapter. After this lecture you will ha ...  Show more

In this lecture Sayed Jawad gives a brief introductory tafsir of the thirty-eighth chapter Surah Ṣād. The most important verses, stories and lessons are derived from this chapter. You will be given an overall perspective of this chapter. After this lecture you will have a greater ...  Show more