The Daily Hoopoe

Scene: {'mood': 'reflective', 'scale': 'cosmic', 'environment': 'generic', 'time_period': 'timeless'}

Subhead: Declaration that the Quran is the clear, manifest Book

Headline: Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book

Priority: highest

Key Quote: None

Lead Verse: 12:1

Scholar Bio: Author of the most comprehensive tafsir and history ever written. His 40-volume History of Prophets and Kings remains unmatched.

Multi Source: {'en.sahih': 'Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the verses of the clear Book.', 'en.arberry': 'Alif Lam Ra. Those are the signs of the Manifest Book.', 'en.maududi': "Alif. Lam. Ra'. These are the verses of a Book that clearly expounds the truth.", 'en.yusufali': 'A. L. R. These are the symbols (or Verses) of the perspicuous Book.', 'en.pickthall': 'Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain.'}

Scholar Name: Imam al-Tabari

Scholar Dates: 839–923 CE

Scholar Style: Encyclopedic, exhaustive documentation, chains of narration preserved. Presents all available reports before offering his own analysis. The consummate historian — lets sources speak first.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Scholar Region: Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq

Lead Translation: Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the Verses of the Clear Book.

Secondary Stories: [{'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'headline': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '12:6'}, {'text': 'She in whose house he was living tried to seduce him. She shut the doors, and said, “I am yours.” He said, “God forbid! He is my Lord. He has given me a good home. Sinners never succeed.”', 'speaker': 'those who do wrong', 'headline': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Yusuf’s Resolve', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '12:23'}, {'text': '“And I have followed the faith of my forefathers, Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. It is not for us to associate anything with God. This is by virtue of God’s grace upon us and upon the people, but most people do not give thanks.', 'speaker': 'my two companions of the prison', 'headline': 'The Legacy of Monotheism: A Call to Grateful Faith', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '12:38'}]

Communiques: [{'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'context': 'This verse underscores the special relationship between Allah and the Children of Israel, highlighting that divine favor is not arbitrary but bestowed upon those whom Allah chooses. The term *aḥṣal* (', 'reference': '12:6'}, {'text': 'He said, “It worries me that you would take him away. And I fear the wolf may eat him while you are careless of him.”', 'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Jacob’s Fear', 'context': 'Jacob’s lament reveals the human tension between fear (khauf) and trust (tawakkul). His words show that profound anxiety can motivate protective action, yet it also signals a need for deeper reliance ', 'reference': '12:13'}, {'text': 'But if his shirt is torn from the back: then she has lied, and he is the truthful.”', 'title': 'The Shirt of Truth: How Evidence Exposes Deception', 'context': 'In Yusuf’s story, the brothers claim that Joseph’s shirt is torn from the front, a lie that would justify their accusation of theft. Allah’s revelation, however, corrects them: the shirt is actually t', 'reference': '12:27'}, {'text': "And when he saw that his shirt was torn from the back, he said, “This is a woman's scheme. Your scheming is serious indeed.”", 'title': 'Listening to the Hidden Plan of Women', 'context': 'The verse from Surah Yusuf (12:28) is a reminder that women possess a unique ability to perceive hidden truths. In the story, the wife of Yaqub notices that Yusuf’s shirt is torn from the back—a subtl', 'reference': '12:28'}, {'text': 'She said, “Here he is, the one you blamed me for. I did try to seduce him, but he resisted. But if he does not do what I tell him to do, he will be imprisoned, and will be one of the despised.”', 'title': 'The Test of Integrity: Lessons from the Judge’s Wife', 'context': 'Surah Yusuf 12:32 presents the wife of the chief judge who, after being rejected by Joseph, attempts to seduce him and then falsely accuses him of misconduct. The verse underscores the Qur’anic princi', 'reference': '12:32'}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, prison is more desirable to me than what they call me to. Unless You turn their scheming away from me, I may yield to them, and become one of the ignorant.”', 'title': 'Choosing the Righteous Prison over the Tempting Freedom', 'context': 'Yusuf’s supplication is a profound reminder of the Islamic principle of *trust (tawakkul)* combined with *self‑discipline*. The metaphor of prison is not literal but signifies the self‑imposed restrai', 'reference': '12:33'}, {'text': 'Two youth entered the prison with him. One of them said, “I see myself pressing wine.” The other said, “I see myself carrying bread on my head, from which the birds are eating. Tell us their interpretation—we see that you are one of the righteous.”', 'title': 'From Dreams to Duty: Serving with Insight', 'context': 'Yusuf’s encounter in the prison exemplifies the Qur’anic principle that true service begins with listening. The two young men, representing the future ruler’s court, bring dreams that are not merely p', 'reference': '12:36'}, {'text': '“O my fellow inmates! One of you will serve his master wine; while the other will be crucified, and the birds will eat from his head. Thus the matter you are inquiring about is settled.”', 'title': "The Prisoners' Path: Choosing Between Mercy and Retribution", 'context': 'The Qur’an’s account of the two prisoners (12:41) is a vivid illustration of the interplay between divine decree (qadar) and human agency. Ibn Kathir explains that the righteous companion’s faith and ', 'reference': '12:41'}, {'text': 'And he said to the one he thought would be released, “Mention me to your master.” But Satan caused him to forget mentioning him to his master, so he remained in prison for several years.', 'title': 'Guarding the Covenant: The Joseph Story', 'context': 'Surah Yusuf’s narrative, especially verse 12:42, illustrates the indispensable role of intention (niyyah) in every act of remembrance. Ibn Kathir explains that Joseph’s failure to mention the man befo', 'reference': '12:42'}, {'text': 'The king said, “I see seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean ones, and seven green spikes, and others dried up. O elders, explain to me my vision, if you are able to interpret visions.”', 'title': 'Decoding Divine Signposts: The King’s Dream as a Mirror', 'context': 'The king’s dream, narrated in 12:43, juxtaposes fat and lean cows and green and dry grain—symbols that have long been interpreted in Islamic scholarship as representing prosperity, decline, abundance,', 'reference': '12:43'}, {'text': 'They said, “Jumbles of dreams, and we know nothing of the interpretation of dreams.”', 'title': 'When False Dreams Become Deception', 'context': 'The Pharaoh’s people, lacking scholarly insight into dream interpretation, dismissed Moses’ revelations as mere ‘false dreams.’ This illustrates the peril of rejecting divine signs due to ignorance or', 'reference': '12:44'}, {'text': 'The one who was released said, having remembered after a time, “I will inform you of its interpretation, so send me out.”', 'title': 'The Freed Messenger: From Memory to Mission', 'context': 'Verse 12:45 recounts the freed servant of Prophet Yusuf who, upon remembering the dream he had seen, declares his readiness to explain its meaning and requests permission to ‘send him forth.’ In class', 'reference': '12:45'}, {'text': '“Joseph, O man of truth, inform us concerning seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean ones, and seven green spikes, and others dried up, so that I may return to the people, so that they may know.”', 'title': "Unveiling the Seven Signs: A Daily Call to Discern Allah's Guidance", 'context': 'The verse of Joseph is not merely a historical narrative; it is a theological blueprint for discerning divine signs. In the dream, the seven fat cows represent abundance, the seven lean cows represent', 'reference': '12:46'}, {'text': 'Then after that will come a year that brings relief to the people, and during which they will press.', 'title': "From Flood to Fruit: Embracing the Bounty of Allah's Provision", 'context': 'Verse 12:49 follows the calamity described earlier in Surah Yunus, where the people of the city faced famine and hardship. Allah’s promise of a year of rain and abundant harvest is a divine reminder t', 'reference': '12:49'}, {'text': 'The king said, “Bring him to me.” And when the envoy came to him, he said, “Go back to your master, and ask him about the intentions of the women who cut their hands; my Lord is well aware of their schemes.”', 'title': 'Joseph’s Quiet Counsel: Trusting the Unseen Plan', 'context': 'Joseph’s counsel in this verse illustrates the profound principle that true wisdom lies not in human deliberation but in divine knowledge. By asking Allah to reveal the hidden motives of those who sou', 'reference': '12:50'}, {'text': 'He said, “What was the matter with you, women, when you tried to seduce Joseph?” They said, “God forbid! We knew of no evil committed by him.” The governor’s wife then said, “Now the truth is out. It was I who tried to seduce him, and he is telling the truth.”', 'title': 'The Unveiling of Truth: Lessons from Joseph’s Story', 'context': 'In Surah Yusuf, the king’s wife confesses her attempt to seduce the Prophet, revealing the power of truth over deceit. The verse underscores that Allah knows all hidden hearts, and that truth cannot b', 'reference': '12:51'}, {'text': '“This is that he may know that I did not betray him in secret, and that God does not guide the scheming of the betrayers.”', 'title': 'Unmasking the Betrayer: A Call to Trust and Justice', 'context': 'Al‑‘Azeez, the Mighty, declares that the betrayer’s scheme is futile because Allah’s knowledge surpasses all deception. Ibn Kathir explains that the verse reassures the innocent that the betrayer’s pl', 'reference': '12:52'}, {'text': 'The king said, “Bring him to me, and I will reserve him for myself.” And when he spoke to him, he said, “This day you are with us established and secure.”', 'title': 'The Crown of Trust: Honoring Amanah in Everyday Life', 'context': 'Trust (amanah) in Islam is a divine test of character. The verse of Yusuf (12:54) shows the king entrusting a young man with the stewardship of the kingdom; Yusuf accepted the appointment with humilit', 'reference': '12:54'}, {'text': 'He said, “Shall I trust you with him, as I trusted you with his brother before? God is the Best Guardian, and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful.”', 'title': 'Guardianship of Allah: The True Protector', 'context': 'In 12:64, Prophet Yusuf confronts a dilemma about entrusting a brother to a human guardian. He reminds himself that Allah is the best guardian—an affirmation of tawakkul, the Islamic principle of comp', 'reference': '12:64'}, {'text': 'He said, “I will not send him with you, unless you give me a pledge before God that you will bring him back to me, unless you get trapped.” And when they gave him their pledge, he said, “God is witness to what we say.”', 'title': 'Binding the Promise: A Covenant of Trust', 'context': "The verse highlights the dual nature of promises: human commitment and divine witness. Jacob's insistence that Allah be the witness underscores that promises are not merely social contracts but are sa", 'reference': '12:66'}, {'text': 'And when they entered into the presence of Joseph, he embraced his brother, and said, “I am your brother; do not be saddened by what they used to do.”', 'title': 'Reconciliation in the Shadow of Betrayal', 'context': 'In 12:69, Joseph’s words to his brother are a masterclass in divine‑inspired mercy. He acknowledges the pain inflicted by the brothers yet refuses to let despair dictate his response. Classical schola', 'reference': '12:69'}, {'text': 'They said, “We are missing the king’s goblet. Whoever brings it will have a camel-load; and I personally guarantee it.”', 'title': 'Guarding the King’s Measure: Accountability in Our Actions', 'context': 'The brothers of Yusuf were told that the king’s measure was lost; the reward for finding it was a camel’s load. This imagery conveys the weight of divine accountability. In Arabic, ‘measure’ (thulth) ', 'reference': '12:72'}, {'text': 'They said, “By God, you know we did not come to cause trouble in the land, and we are not thieves.”', 'title': 'The Mirror of Accountability: Denying Truth Leads to Self‑Deception', 'context': 'In 12:73 the people of the city deny any role in the corruption they caused, proclaiming innocence before Allah who knows all. The verse is a stark reminder that Allah’s knowledge is complete, and hum', 'reference': '12:73'}, {'text': 'They said, “If he has stolen, a brother of his has stolen before.” But Joseph kept it to himself, and did not reveal it to them. He said, “You are in a worse situation, and God is Aware of what you allege.”', 'title': 'The Quiet Resolve of Joseph', 'context': 'In Surah Yusuf (12:77), the Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him) faces a false accusation that a brother has stolen. Rather than retaliate or spread the rumor, he keeps the matter within himself, trusti', 'reference': '12:77'}, {'text': 'They said, “O noble prince, he has a father, a very old man, so take one of us in his place. We see that you are a good person.”', 'title': 'The Mirror of Flattery: Recognizing Deception in Praise', 'context': 'In Surah Yusuf (12:78), the people of Egypt flatter the king, claiming Joseph’s father is old and offering themselves in his place. Their words are a subtle deception, aiming to manipulate the wise ru', 'reference': '12:78'}, {'text': 'They said, “Is that you, Joseph?” He said, “I am Joseph, and this is my brother. God has been gracious to us. He who practices piety and patience—God never fails to reward the righteous.”', 'title': 'Joseph’s Patience: Trusting Allah’s Favor in Trials', 'context': 'The verse of Joseph (12:90) encapsulates the Qur’anic principle that true success lies in the union of taqwa (fear of Allah) and sabr (patience). Scholars such as Ibn Kathir emphasize that Joseph’s pa', 'reference': '12:90'}, {'text': 'They said, “By God, God has preferred you over us. We were definitely in the wrong.”', 'title': 'The Weight of Favor: Embracing Allah’s Preference with Humility', 'context': 'The brothers of Prophet Yusuf (Yusuf, 12:91) openly confessed that Allah’s preference for them was a divine decree, not a moral superiority. Their words remind us that every success, wealth, or good h', 'reference': '12:91'}, {'text': '“My Lord, You have given me some authority, and taught me some interpretation of events. Initiator of the heavens and the earth; You are my Protector in this life and in the Hereafter. Receive my soul in submission, and unite me with the righteous.”', 'title': "The Dreamer's Covenant: Sovereignty, Interpretation, and Eternal Protection", 'context': 'In Surah Yusuf, the Prophet’s supplication encapsulates three profound gifts: sovereignty, the science of dream interpretation, and divine protection. Scholars such as Ibn Sirin and al-Majlisi view th', 'reference': '12:101'}]

Scholar Bio: The Wonder of the Age. Wrote the six-thousand-page Risale-i Nur collection from prison and exile, inspiring millions across Turkey.

Scholar Name: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

Scholar Dates: 1877–1960 CE

Scholar Style: Passionate, conviction-driven, builds faith through rational proofs. Writes from exile and imprisonment with unshaken certainty. Master of layered spiritual insight from simple observations.

Scholar Byline: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi | Unseen Bureau Correspondent

Scholar Region: Bitlis, Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

Total Communiques: 28

Dossiers: [{'name': 'Yusuf', 'roles': {'object': 16, 'speaker': 25, 'subject': 9, 'addressed': 10, 'referenced': 18}, 'category': 'prophet', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 1, 'positive': 77}, 'key_quotes': [{'text': 'When Joseph said to his father, “O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon; I saw them bowing down to me.”', 'reference': '12:4'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'When Joseph said to his father, “O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon; I saw them bowing down to me.”', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Dream: A Divine Message of Humility', 'reference': '12:4'}, {'text': "He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot and scheme against you. Satan is man's sworn enemy.", 'title': 'Guarding the Sacred Vision: A Warning Against Revelation', 'reference': '12:5'}, {'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'reference': '12:6'}, {'text': 'In Joseph and his brothers are lessons for the seekers.', 'title': 'Signs in the Sibling Saga', 'reference': '12:7'}, {'text': 'When they said, “Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, although we are a whole group. Our father is obviously in the wrong.', 'title': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'reference': '12:8'}], 'subcategory': 'named', 'dominant_need': 'esteem', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 3, 'last_appearance': 40, 'first_appearance': 6}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'familial', 'verse_count': 9, 'other_character': 'Yaqub'}, {'type': 'familial', 'verse_count': 20, 'other_character': 'Brothers of Yusuf'}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'verse_count': 15, 'other_character': 'Allah'}, {'type': 'prophetic_lineage', 'verse_count': 2, 'other_character': 'Ibrahim'}, {'type': 'prophetic_lineage', 'verse_count': 2, 'other_character': 'Ishaq'}, {'type': 'familial', 'verse_count': 6, 'other_character': 'Binyamin'}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'verse_count': 5, 'other_character': 'Al-Aziz'}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'verse_count': 8, 'other_character': 'Zulaykha'}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Iblis'}, {'type': 'alliance', 'verse_count': 3, 'other_character': 'King of Egypt'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 10, 'safety': 0, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 0, 'belonging_love': 0, 'self_actualization': 5.0}, 'total_mentions': 78, 'sura_mention_count': 75}, {'name': 'Allah', 'roles': {'deity': 1, 'giver': 1, 'guide': 1, 'judge': 4, 'object': 110, 'sender': 1, 'speaker': 579, 'subject': 2137, 'forgiver': 1, 'narrator': 1, 'observer': 1, 'promiser': 1, 'addressed': 106, 'addresser': 1, 'commander': 1, 'sovereign': 1, 'benefactor': 1, 'legislator': 15, 'questioner': 2, 'referenced': 1218, 'covenant_maker': 3, 'moral_authority': 1}, 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'sentiment': {'just': 6, 'mixed': 16, 'neutral': 1546, 'revered': 1, 'merciful': 6, 'negative': 49, 'positive': 2526, 'benevolent': 4, 'omnipotent': 1, 'omniscient': 2, 'authoritative': 26, 'authoritative_merciful': 2, 'negative_toward_polytheists': 2}, 'key_quotes': [{'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'reference': '12:6'}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, prison is more desirable to me than what they call me to. Unless You turn their scheming away from me, I may yield to them, and become one of the ignorant.”', 'reference': '12:33'}, {'text': 'The king said, “Bring him to me.” And when the envoy came to him, he said, “Go back to your master, and ask him about the intentions of the women who cut their hands; my Lord is well aware of their schemes.”', 'reference': '12:50'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the Verses of the Clear Book.', 'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'reference': '12:1'}, {'text': 'We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand.', 'title': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'reference': '12:2'}, {'text': 'We narrate to you the most accurate history, by revealing to you this Quran. Although, prior to it, you were of the unaware.', 'title': 'Unveiling Divine Narratives: The Quran’s Best Stories', 'reference': '12:3'}, {'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'reference': '12:6'}, {'text': 'In Joseph and his brothers are lessons for the seekers.', 'title': 'Signs in the Sibling Saga', 'reference': '12:7'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 112, 'last_appearance': 114, 'first_appearance': 1}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'divinity', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Mankind'}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'verse_count': 15, 'other_character': 'Yusuf'}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'verse_count': 10, 'other_character': 'Yaqub'}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Zulaykha'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 1.2, 'safety': 3.2, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 1.0, 'self_actualization': 0.9}, 'total_mentions': 4187, 'sura_mention_count': 57}, {'name': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'roles': {'object': 1, 'speaker': 21, 'subject': 9, 'addressed': 16, 'referenced': 4}, 'category': 'historical_figure', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 24, 'negative': 21, 'positive': 6}, 'key_quotes': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': "He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot and scheme against you. Satan is man's sworn enemy.", 'title': 'Guarding the Sacred Vision: A Warning Against Revelation', 'reference': '12:5'}, {'text': 'In Joseph and his brothers are lessons for the seekers.', 'title': 'Signs in the Sibling Saga', 'reference': '12:7'}, {'text': 'When they said, “Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, although we are a whole group. Our father is obviously in the wrong.', 'title': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'reference': '12:8'}, {'text': '“Kill Joseph, or throw him somewhere in the land, and your father‘s attention will be yours. Afterwards, you will be decent people.”', 'title': 'From Envy to Enrichment: The Moral Turning Point in Joseph’s Family', 'reference': '12:9'}, {'text': 'One of them said, “Do not kill Joseph, but throw him into the bottom of the well; some caravan may pick him up—if you must do something.”', 'title': 'The Test of Patience: A Lesson in Humility', 'reference': '12:10'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'safety', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 1, 'last_appearance': 12, 'first_appearance': 12}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'familial', 'verse_count': 20, 'other_character': 'Yusuf'}, {'type': 'familial', 'verse_count': 17, 'other_character': 'Yaqub'}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'verse_count': 2, 'other_character': 'Binyamin'}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Iblis'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 5.0, 'safety': 10, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 0, 'belonging_love': 10, 'self_actualization': 2.5}, 'total_mentions': 51, 'sura_mention_count': 51}]

Scholar Bio: Author of Fi Zilal al-Quran (In the Shade of the Quran), the most literary tafsir of the modern era. Written partly in prison.

Scholar Name: Sayyid Qutb

Scholar Dates: 1906–1966 CE

Scholar Style: Vivid, literary, treats each surah as a living painting. Sees cosmic drama in every passage. Writes with the intensity of a man who knew his words would outlive him. Master of atmospheric scene-setting.

Scholar Byline: Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent

Scholar Region: Musha, Egypt → Cairo → Colorado, USA → Cairo

Total Characters In Sura: 16

Scholar Bio: The father of sociology. His Muqaddimah analyzed the rise and fall of civilizations centuries before modern social science.

Scholar Name: Ibn Khaldun

Scholar Dates: 1332–1406 CE

Scholar Style: Analytical, sociological lens on every event. Examines power dynamics, civilizational cycles, group cohesion (asabiyyah). The first war correspondent who understood why empires fall.

Total Entries: 5

Scholar Byline: Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst

Scholar Region: Tunis, Tunisia → Cairo, Egypt

Opposition Entries: []

Adversarial Outcomes: [{'type': 'adversarial', 'character1': 'Al-Aziz', 'character2': 'Yusuf', 'evidence_verses': ['12:21', '12:23', '12:28', '12:29', '12:35']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'character1': 'Yusuf', 'character2': 'Zulaykha', 'evidence_verses': ['12:23', '12:24', '12:25', '12:26', '12:27']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'character1': 'Iblis', 'character2': 'Yusuf', 'evidence_verses': ['12:42']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'character1': 'Binyamin', 'character2': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'evidence_verses': ['12:63', '12:77']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'character1': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'character2': 'Iblis', 'evidence_verses': ['12:100']}]

Alliances: [{'type': 'adversarial', 'parties': ['Al-Aziz', 'Yusuf']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'parties': ['Yusuf', 'Zulaykha']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'parties': ['Iblis', 'Yusuf']}, {'type': 'alliance', 'parties': ['King of Egypt', 'Yusuf']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'parties': ['Binyamin', 'Brothers of Yusuf']}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'parties': ['Brothers of Yusuf', 'Iblis']}]

Combatants: ['Yusuf', 'Allah', 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'Yaqub', 'Binyamin']

Scholar Bio: The prisoner-scholar who never stopped writing. Imprisoned seven times for his convictions. His pen was more feared than armies.

Scholar Name: Ibn Taymiyyah

Battle Verses: [{'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'Guarding the Sacred Vision: A Warning Against Revelation', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:5', 'environment': 'generic'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'communal', 'title': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:8', 'environment': 'palace'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'From Envy to Enrichment: The Moral Turning Point in Joseph’s Family', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:9', 'environment': 'generic'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'communal', 'title': "The Wolf's Paradox: Trusting Allah Amid Fear of the Unseen", 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:14', 'environment': 'wilderness'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'The Quiet Witness of Justice', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:15', 'environment': 'cave'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'The Perils of Deceptive Confidence', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:17', 'environment': 'wilderness'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'Patience Amid Perceived Falsehood: The Jacobian Test', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:18', 'environment': 'generic'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Yusuf’s Resolve', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:23', 'environment': 'house'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Shielding Loved Ones from Ill‑Will', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:25', 'environment': 'domestic'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'Guarding the Truth: Lessons from Joseph’s Testimony', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:26', 'environment': 'household'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'The Shirt of Truth: How Evidence Exposes Deception', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:27', 'environment': 'generic'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'Listening to the Hidden Plan of Women', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:28', 'environment': 'domestic'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'communal', 'title': 'Guarding the Heart from Deceptive Longing', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:30', 'environment': 'city'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': "When Envy Turns to Reverence: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:31', 'environment': 'palace'}, {'mood': 'tense', 'scale': 'intimate', 'title': 'The Test of Integrity: Lessons from the Judge’s Wife', 'weather': 'none', 'reference': '12:32', 'environment': 'prison'}]

Scholar Dates: 1263–1328 CE

Scholar Style: Fearless, confrontational, unflinching in calling out falsehood. Wrote from prison cells and battlefield camps alike. Documents opposition with surgical precision before dismantling it.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor

Scholar Region: Harran, Turkey → Damascus, Syria

Total Battle Verses: 35

Articles: [{'text': 'Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the Verses of the Clear Book.', 'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'themes': ['Creation', 'Knowledge'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:1', 'reflection': 'The huruf muqatta‘at—Alif, Lam, Ra—are not arbitrary letters but divine signposts pointing to the Qur’an’s nature as a clear, revealed scripture. Scholars trace their appearance in 29 surahs, debating whether they encode meanings or simply invoke Allah’s presence. Their recurrence signals that the Q'}, {'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'themes': ['Creation', 'Knowledge'], 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:6', 'reflection': 'This verse underscores the special relationship between Allah and the Children of Israel, highlighting that divine favor is not arbitrary but bestowed upon those whom Allah chooses. The term *aḥṣal* (choose) signifies a deliberate selection, echoing the Qur’anic motif that Allah’s blessings are inte'}, {'text': 'She in whose house he was living tried to seduce him. She shut the doors, and said, “I am yours.” He said, “God forbid! He is my Lord. He has given me a good home. Sinners never succeed.”', 'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Yusuf’s Resolve', 'themes': ['Creation', 'Knowledge'], 'speaker': 'those who do wrong', 'is_quote': True, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:23', 'reflection': 'Prophet Yusuf’s encounter with the wife of the chief of the household is a timeless illustration of the power of seeking divine refuge in moments of moral crisis. In the Qur’an, Yusuf’s reply—"I seek refuge with Allah; He is my master, who has made my residence good. Wrongdoers will not succeed"—exp'}, {'text': '“You do not worship, besides Him, except names you have named, you and your ancestors, for which God has sent down no authority. Judgment belongs to none but God. He has commanded that you worship none but Him. This is the right religion, but most people do not know.', 'title': 'The One‑Name Reality of Worship', 'themes': ['Creation'], 'speaker': 'my two companions of the prison', 'is_quote': True, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:40', 'reflection': 'Surah Yusuf’s verse 12:40 reminds us that worship is not a function of the names we attach to the Divine but of the One who bestows those names. In classical theology, the *names* of Allah are descriptors of His attributes—*Al‑Rahman* (the Most Merciful), *Al‑Quddus* (the Holy), *Al‑Khalil* (the Fri'}, {'text': 'And thus We established Joseph in the land, to live therein wherever he wished. We touch with Our mercy whomever We will, and We never waste the reward of the righteous.', 'title': 'Joseph’s Freedom: Mercy and Reward in Our Guidance', 'themes': ['Creation'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:56', 'reflection': 'This verse reminds us that Allah’s mercy is not arbitrary; it is a deliberate settlement for those who earnestly seek good. In the story of Joseph, after enduring betrayal, imprisonment, and exile, Allah placed him in a land where he could settle and prosper, illustrating that divine decree (qadar) '}, {'text': 'And he said, “O my sons, do not enter by one gate, but enter by different gates. I cannot avail you anything against God. The decision rests only with God. On Him I rely, and on Him let the reliant rely.”', 'title': 'The Gateways of Trust: Yusuf’s Call to Tawakkul', 'themes': ['Knowledge'], 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:67', 'reflection': 'Yusuf’s words in 12:67 encapsulate the essence of tawakkul—reliance on Allah’s decree—while also illustrating the practical wisdom of diversifying our approaches. By telling his sons to "enter from different gates," he advises against a single, rigid plan; instead, he encourages flexibility grounded'}, {'text': "So he began with their bags, before his brother's bag. Then he pulled it out of his brother’s bag. Thus We devised a plan for Joseph; he could not have detained his brother under the king’s law, unless God so willed. We elevate by degrees whomever We will; and above every person of knowledge, there is one more learned.", 'title': "The Divine Blueprint of Joseph's Journey", 'themes': ['Creation', 'Knowledge'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:76', 'reflection': 'Joseph’s story is a living testament to Allah’s meticulous planning. In 12:76, the Qur’an reveals that the search for the brothers’ bags—an apparently trivial act—was orchestrated by divine will. Scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that every event, however mundane, is a sign of Allah’s sovereignty. Th'}, {'text': 'They said, “If he has stolen, a brother of his has stolen before.” But Joseph kept it to himself, and did not reveal it to them. He said, “You are in a worse situation, and God is Aware of what you allege.”', 'title': 'The Quiet Resolve of Joseph', 'themes': ['Knowledge'], 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:77', 'reflection': 'In Surah Yusuf (12:77), the Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him) faces a false accusation that a brother has stolen. Rather than retaliate or spread the rumor, he keeps the matter within himself, trusting that Allah knows the truth. This act of restraint embodies the Islamic principle of *silence* (*s'}, {'text': '“My Lord, You have given me some authority, and taught me some interpretation of events. Initiator of the heavens and the earth; You are my Protector in this life and in the Hereafter. Receive my soul in submission, and unite me with the righteous.”', 'title': "The Dreamer's Covenant: Sovereignty, Interpretation, and Eternal Protection", 'themes': ['Knowledge'], 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:101', 'reflection': 'In Surah Yusuf, the Prophet’s supplication encapsulates three profound gifts: sovereignty, the science of dream interpretation, and divine protection. Scholars such as Ibn Sirin and al-Majlisi view the dream‑reading skill as a tool to guide the heart. Sovereignty (*sulṭan*) is not merely political p'}, {'text': 'And most of them do not believe in God unless they associate others.', 'title': 'Guarding the Pure Path: The Peril of Shirk in Faith', 'themes': ['Knowledge'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:106', 'reflection': 'The verse from Surah Yusuf (12:106) confronts the paradox of people who claim faith yet cling to shirk. The Qur’an repeatedly warns that “shirk”—the association of partners with Allah—remains the most grievous sin, even for those who perform rituals. Hadith literature reinforces this: the Prophet (ﷺ'}, {'text': 'Do they feel secure that a covering of God’s punishment will not come upon them, or that the Hour will not come upon them suddenly, while they are unaware?', 'title': 'Guarding the Unseen Hour', 'themes': ['Knowledge'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:107', 'reflection': 'Surah Yusuf’s verse 12:107 confronts the complacent who, after witnessing Allah’s miracles, feel immune to punishment and believe the Hour cannot surprise them. It reminds believers of the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the hiddenness of its exact timing—an attribute of divine knowledge known '}, {'text': 'Say, “This is my way; I invite to God, based on clear knowledge—I and whoever follows me. Glory be to God; and I am not of the polytheists.”', 'title': 'Path of Genuine Calling: Rejecting Idolatry in Our Outreach', 'themes': ['Knowledge'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '12:108', 'reflection': 'The verse from Yusuf reminds the Prophet—and us— that the essence of our invitation is a sincere, unmediated call to the One who alone is worthy of worship. In the early days of revelation, the Prophet was urged to proclaim: "I am not a prophet or a king, nor a man of the Qur’an," highlighting that '}]

Desk Name: Science & Cosmos

Scholar Bio: The Wonder of the Age. Wrote the six-thousand-page Risale-i Nur collection from prison and exile, inspiring millions across Turkey.

Scholar Name: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

Scholar Dates: 1877–1960 CE

Scholar Style: Passionate, conviction-driven, builds faith through rational proofs. Writes from exile and imprisonment with unshaken certainty. Master of layered spiritual insight from simple observations.

Scholar Byline: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi | Unseen Bureau Correspondent

Scholar Region: Bitlis, Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

Total Relevant Verses: 70

Scholar Bio: Author of the most comprehensive tafsir and history ever written. His 40-volume History of Prophets and Kings remains unmatched.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Tabari

Total Events: 21

Scholar Dates: 839–923 CE

Scholar Style: Encyclopedic, exhaustive documentation, chains of narration preserved. Presents all available reports before offering his own analysis. The consummate historian — lets sources speak first.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Scholar Region: Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq

Diplomatic Events: [{'parties': ['Ibrahim', 'Yaqub'], 'exchange_verses': [{'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'reference': '12:6'}], 'relationship_type': 'grandfather_grandson'}, {'parties': ['Allah', 'Mankind'], 'exchange_verses': [{'text': 'We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand.', 'title': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'speaker': None, 'reference': '12:2'}], 'relationship_type': 'divinity'}, {'parties': ['Mankind', 'Muhammad'], 'exchange_verses': [{'text': 'But most people, for all your eagerness, are not believers.', 'title': 'When Effort Meets Resistance: The Reality of Human Reluctance', 'speaker': None, 'reference': '12:103'}, {'text': 'You ask them no wage for it. It is only a reminder for all mankind.', 'title': 'The Selfless Price of Sincerity', 'speaker': None, 'reference': '12:104'}], 'relationship_type': 'teacher'}, {'parties': ['Yaqub', 'Yusuf'], 'exchange_verses': [{'text': 'When Joseph said to his father, “O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon; I saw them bowing down to me.”', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Dream: A Divine Message of Humility', 'speaker': 'Yusuf', 'reference': '12:4'}, {'text': "He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot and scheme against you. Satan is man's sworn enemy.", 'title': 'Guarding the Sacred Vision: A Warning Against Revelation', 'speaker': 'the father', 'reference': '12:5'}, {'text': 'He said, “It worries me that you would take him away. And I fear the wolf may eat him while you are careless of him.”', 'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Jacob’s Fear', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'reference': '12:13'}, {'text': '“And I have followed the faith of my forefathers, Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. It is not for us to associate anything with God. This is by virtue of God’s grace upon us and upon the people, but most people do not give thanks.', 'title': 'The Legacy of Monotheism: A Call to Grateful Faith', 'speaker': 'my two companions of the prison', 'reference': '12:38'}, {'text': 'Then he turned away from them, and said, “O my bitterness for Joseph.” And his eyes turned white from sorrow, and he became depressed.', 'title': 'The Crowned Sorrow: Pharaoh’s White Eyes', 'speaker': 'Yaqub', 'reference': '12:84'}], 'relationship_type': 'familial'}, {'parties': ['Brothers of Yusuf', 'Yusuf'], 'exchange_verses': [{'text': "He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot and scheme against you. Satan is man's sworn enemy.", 'title': 'Guarding the Sacred Vision: A Warning Against Revelation', 'speaker': 'the father', 'reference': '12:5'}, {'text': 'In Joseph and his brothers are lessons for the seekers.', 'title': 'Signs in the Sibling Saga', 'speaker': None, 'reference': '12:7'}, {'text': 'When they said, “Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, although we are a whole group. Our father is obviously in the wrong.', 'title': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'speaker': None, 'reference': '12:8'}, {'text': '“Kill Joseph, or throw him somewhere in the land, and your father‘s attention will be yours. Afterwards, you will be decent people.”', 'title': 'From Envy to Enrichment: The Moral Turning Point in Joseph’s Family', 'speaker': 'thou', 'reference': '12:9'}, {'text': 'One of them said, “Do not kill Joseph, but throw him into the bottom of the well; some caravan may pick him up—if you must do something.”', 'title': 'The Test of Patience: A Lesson in Humility', 'speaker': 'thou', 'reference': '12:10'}], 'relationship_type': 'familial'}, {'parties': ['Mankind', 'Iblis'], 'exchange_verses': [{'text': "He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot and scheme against you. Satan is man's sworn enemy.", 'title': 'Guarding the Sacred Vision: A Warning Against Revelation', 'speaker': 'the father', 'reference': '12:5'}], 'relationship_type': 'evil_whispering'}]

Edges: [{'type': 'grandfather_grandson', 'source': 'Ibrahim', 'target': 'Yaqub', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'divinity', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Mankind', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'teacher', 'source': 'Mankind', 'target': 'Muhammad', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'familial', 'source': 'Yaqub', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'familial', 'source': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'evil_whispering', 'source': 'Mankind', 'target': 'Iblis', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'prophetic_lineage', 'source': 'Ibrahim', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'prophetic_lineage', 'source': 'Ishaq', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'familial', 'source': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'target': 'Yaqub', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'familial', 'source': 'Binyamin', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Yaqub', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'familial', 'source': 'Al-Aziz', 'target': 'Zulaykha', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'source': 'Al-Aziz', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': True}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'source': 'Yusuf', 'target': 'Zulaykha', 'is_adversarial': True}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'source': 'Iblis', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': True}, {'type': 'alliance', 'source': 'King of Egypt', 'target': 'Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'divine_mission', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Zulaykha', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'source': 'Binyamin', 'target': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'is_adversarial': True}, {'type': 'familial', 'source': 'Binyamin', 'target': 'Yaqub', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'adversarial', 'source': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'target': 'Iblis', 'is_adversarial': True}]

Nodes: [{'name': 'Yusuf', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 75}, {'name': 'Allah', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 57}, {'name': 'Brothers of Yusuf', 'category': 'historical_figure', 'mention_count': 51}, {'name': 'Yaqub', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 36}, {'name': 'Binyamin', 'category': 'historical_figure', 'mention_count': 20}, {'name': 'Zulaykha', 'category': 'historical_figure', 'mention_count': 14}, {'name': 'King of Egypt', 'category': 'historical_figure', 'mention_count': 8}, {'name': 'Al-Aziz', 'category': 'historical_figure', 'mention_count': 7}, {'name': 'Muhammad', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 6}, {'name': 'Mankind', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 6}, {'name': 'Believers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 4}, {'name': 'Disbelievers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 4}, {'name': 'Iblis', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 3}, {'name': 'Ibrahim', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 2}, {'name': 'Ishaq', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 2}]

Scholar Bio: The prisoner-scholar who never stopped writing. Imprisoned seven times for his convictions. His pen was more feared than armies.

Scholar Name: Ibn Taymiyyah

Scholar Dates: 1263–1328 CE

Scholar Style: Fearless, confrontational, unflinching in calling out falsehood. Wrote from prison cells and battlefield camps alike. Documents opposition with surgical precision before dismantling it.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor

Scholar Region: Harran, Turkey → Damascus, Syria

Total Characters: 15

Total Relationships: 21

Scholar Bio: Author of Fi Zilal al-Quran (In the Shade of the Quran), the most literary tafsir of the modern era. Written partly in prison.

Scholar Name: Sayyid Qutb

Chapter Audio: audio/chapters/sura_012.mp3

Scholar Dates: 1906–1966 CE

Scholar Style: Vivid, literary, treats each surah as a living painting. Sees cosmic drama in every passage. Writes with the intensity of a man who knew his words would outlive him. Master of atmospheric scene-setting.

Scholar Byline: Sayyid Qutb | Literary & Scene Correspondent

Scholar Region: Musha, Egypt → Cairo → Colorado, USA → Cairo

Total Segments: 111

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Speaker Distribution: {'ye': 4, 'thou': 5, 'Allah': 28, 'Yaqub': 4, 'Yusuf': 3, 'Unknown': 4, 'Narrator': 47, 'thy wife': 2, 'our father': 2, 'the father': 1, 'those who do wrong': 1, 'a ( fine ) young man': 2, "the ( great ) ' Aziz": 2, 'the bearer of the good news': 4, 'my two companions of the prison': 2}

Word: Faith

Frequency: 96

All Themes: [{'count': 96, 'theme': 'Faith', 'percentage': 16.4}, {'count': 56, 'theme': 'Knowledge', 'percentage': 9.5}, {'count': 55, 'theme': 'Guidance', 'percentage': 9.4}, {'count': 45, 'theme': 'Prophets', 'percentage': 7.7}, {'count': 35, 'theme': 'Creation', 'percentage': 6.0}, {'count': 30, 'theme': 'Patience', 'percentage': 5.1}, {'count': 29, 'theme': 'Mercy', 'percentage': 4.9}, {'count': 28, 'theme': 'Worship', 'percentage': 4.8}, {'count': 27, 'theme': 'Justice', 'percentage': 4.6}, {'count': 27, 'theme': 'Afterlife', 'percentage': 4.6}, {'count': 26, 'theme': 'Accountability', 'percentage': 4.4}, {'count': 24, 'theme': 'Community', 'percentage': 4.1}, {'count': 21, 'theme': 'Family', 'percentage': 3.6}, {'count': 21, 'theme': 'Repentance', 'percentage': 3.6}, {'count': 18, 'theme': 'Unity', 'percentage': 3.1}, {'count': 15, 'theme': 'Gratitude', 'percentage': 2.6}, {'count': 12, 'theme': 'Humility', 'percentage': 2.0}, {'count': 9, 'theme': 'Provision', 'percentage': 1.5}, {'count': 8, 'theme': 'Covenant', 'percentage': 1.4}, {'count': 5, 'theme': 'Charity', 'percentage': 0.9}]

Percentage: 16.4

Scholar Bio: The polymath of Ray. His Mafatih al-Ghayb (Keys to the Unseen) is the most intellectually ambitious tafsir ever composed.

Scholar Name: Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

Sample Verses: [{'title': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'reference': '12:2'}, {'title': 'Unveiling Divine Narratives: The Quran’s Best Stories', 'reference': '12:3'}, {'title': 'The Prophet’s Dream: A Divine Message of Humility', 'reference': '12:4'}]

Scholar Dates: 1149–1209 CE

Scholar Style: Intellectually rigorous, engages with philosophical objections head-on. Combines rational argument with scriptural evidence. Never shies from difficult questions.

Scholar Byline: Fakhr al-Din al-Razi | Science & Cosmos Correspondent

Scholar Region: Ray, Iran → Herat, Afghanistan

Total Tag Instances: 587

Links: [{'context': 'Unveiling Divine Narratives: The Quran’s Best Stories', 'cited_by': ['12:3', '12:4', '12:10'], 'reference': '1, Ayah 6', 'target_sura': None, 'citation_count': 26}, {'context': 'Unveiling Divine Narratives: The Quran’s Best Stories', 'cited_by': ['12:3', '12:4', '12:10'], 'reference': '2:6', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 26}, {'context': 'Unveiling Divine Narratives: The Quran’s Best Stories', 'cited_by': ['12:3', '12:4', '12:10'], 'reference': '2:7', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 26}, {'context': 'Unveiling Divine Narratives: The Quran’s Best Stories', 'cited_by': ['12:3', '12:4', '12:10'], 'reference': '2, Ayah 8', 'target_sura': None, 'citation_count': 26}, {'context': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'cited_by': ['12:1', '12:23', '12:38'], 'reference': '1:1', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 12}, {'context': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'cited_by': ['12:1', '12:23', '12:38'], 'reference': '1:2', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 12}, {'context': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'cited_by': ['12:1', '12:23', '12:38'], 'reference': '1:3', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 12}, {'context': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'cited_by': ['12:1', '12:23', '12:38'], 'reference': '1:4', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 12}, {'context': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'cited_by': ['12:8', '12:9', '12:16'], 'reference': '2:69', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 9}, {'context': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'cited_by': ['12:8', '12:9', '12:16'], 'reference': '7:115', 'target_sura': 7, 'citation_count': 9}, {'context': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'cited_by': ['12:2', '12:7', '12:21'], 'reference': '2:3', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 8}, {'context': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'cited_by': ['12:2', '12:7', '12:21'], 'reference': '2:11', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 8}, {'context': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'cited_by': ['12:2', '12:7', '12:21'], 'reference': 'Sura:2:14', 'target_sura': None, 'citation_count': 8}, {'context': 'The Language of Revelation: Why Arabic is the Gateway to Divine Truth', 'cited_by': ['12:2', '12:7', '12:21'], 'reference': '2:44', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 8}, {'context': "Confronting the Jealous Heart: Lessons from Joseph's Brothers", 'cited_by': ['12:8', '12:16', '12:17'], 'reference': '12:9', 'target_sura': 12, 'citation_count': 8}, {'context': 'From Envy to Enrichment: The Moral Turning Point in Joseph’s Family', 'cited_by': ['12:9', '12:16', '12:17'], 'reference': '12:8', 'target_sura': 12, 'citation_count': 8}, {'context': "Guardians of the Unseen: Lessons from Yusuf's Journey", 'cited_by': ['12:19', '12:26', '12:32'], 'reference': '2:65', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 7}, {'context': "Guardians of the Unseen: Lessons from Yusuf's Journey", 'cited_by': ['12:19', '12:26', '12:32'], 'reference': '2:76', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 7}, {'context': "Guardians of the Unseen: Lessons from Yusuf's Journey", 'cited_by': ['12:19', '12:26', '12:32'], 'reference': '2:87', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 7}, {'context': "Guardians of the Unseen: Lessons from Yusuf's Journey", 'cited_by': ['12:19', '12:26', '12:32'], 'reference': '2:104', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 7}]

Scholar Bio: The Andalusian exile who wrote the most legally comprehensive tafsir in Islamic history — Al-Jami li Ahkam al-Quran.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Qurtubi

Scholar Dates: 1214–1273 CE

Scholar Style: Systematic, verse-by-verse, extracts practical rulings from every passage. Combines Andalusian literary elegance with Egyptian scholarly rigor.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst

Scholar Region: Cordoba, Spain → Cairo, Egypt

Total Cross References: 20

Duas: [{'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'content': 'O Allah, open my heart to the hidden meanings within Your clear Book; guide me to see beyond the letters to the truth they convey, and grant me the humility to accept what I cannot fathom.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:1'}, {'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'content': 'O Allah, You have chosen me and taught me the interpretation of Your signs. Grant me the humility to accept Your favor, the wisdom to comprehend Your revelations, and the steadfastness to carry Your blessings to my family as You did for Abraham and Isaac.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:6'}, {'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Yusuf’s Resolve', 'content': 'O Allah, grant me the steadfastness of Yusuf, the clarity to see the paths of temptation, and the humility to seek Your refuge in every moment. Protect my heart from the whispers of the world and let Your guidance be my shelter.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:23'}]

Scholar Bio: The Proof of Islam. Abandoned his prestigious Baghdad professorship to seek spiritual truth. His Ihya Ulum al-Din remains the most influential work on Islamic spirituality.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Ghazali

Daily Actions: [{'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'content': 'Each morning, pause, pronounce the Arabic letters Alif, Lam, Ra aloud, then silently read a verse from the Qur’an and note its clarity in a small notebook.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:1'}, {'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'content': 'Today, consciously acknowledge your chosen status and actively seek to understand the Qur’an’s narratives by reflecting on a verse and asking for guidance.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:6'}, {'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Yusuf’s Resolve', 'content': 'Whenever you face temptation or a compromising situation, pause, recite the verse’s plea for refuge, and evaluate the moral implications before acting.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:23'}]

Scholar Dates: 1058–1111 CE

Scholar Style: Deeply introspective, psychologically penetrating. Moves from rational argument to spiritual insight. Master of analogies that make the abstract tangible. Writes with the gravity of a man who abandoned fame for truth.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief

Scholar Region: Tus, Iran → Baghdad → Damascus → Jerusalem

Weekly Challenge: [{'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'content': 'For seven days, choose a different verse that begins with Alif, Lam, Ra (or any huruf muqatta‘at). 1️⃣ Read the verse aloud and write a one‑sentence reflection on its clarity. 2️⃣ Note any new insight or question that arises. 3️⃣ At the end of the week, compile your reflections into a short booklet and rate the overall clarity you experienced on a scale of 1‑10. 4️⃣ Share the booklet with a friend or mentor to discuss how the huruf muqatta‘at guided your understanding. This practice will help you track how often you engage with the Qur’an’s hidden signs and how they deepen your spiritual perception.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:1'}]

Immediate Responses: [{'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'content': 'Stand, inhale, say ‘Alif, Lam, Ra’ slowly, then read 12:2 and jot down one word that captures its essence.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:1'}, {'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'content': 'Find a short passage from the Qur’an (e.g., a story of a prophet or a short chapter). Read it silently, then jot down one key lesson you perceive. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and say: ‘O Allah, grant me the wisdom to comprehend Your signs and the humility to accept Your favor.’', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:6'}]

Reflection Questions: [{'title': 'Unveiling the Alif‑Lam‑Ra: Gateways to the Clear Book', 'content': 'When a verse feels opaque, do I seek its hidden clarity or dismiss it as mere text? How does the presence of Alif‑Lam‑Ra prompt me to look beyond the surface?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:1'}, {'title': 'The Covenant of Divine Wisdom and Favor', 'content': 'In what ways do I assume my choices are independent, and how can I remind myself that I am chosen and guided by a knowing, wise Lord?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:6'}, {'title': 'Guarding the Heart: Lessons from Yusuf’s Resolve', 'content': 'How often do I allow external allurements to override my convictions? When do I act without seeking Allah’s refuge, and what were the outcomes?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '12:23'}]

Transcript: [{'text': 'Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the Verses of the Clear Book.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:1', 'aya_number': 1}, {'text': 'We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:2', 'aya_number': 2}, {'text': 'We narrate to you the most accurate history, by revealing to you this Quran. Although, prior to it, you were of the unaware.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:3', 'aya_number': 3}, {'text': 'When Joseph said to his father, “O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon; I saw them bowing down to me.”', 'speaker': 'Yusuf', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:4', 'aya_number': 4}, {'text': "He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, lest they plot and scheme against you. Satan is man's sworn enemy.", 'speaker': 'the father', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:5', 'aya_number': 5}, {'text': 'And thus your Lord will choose you, and will teach you the interpretation of events, and will complete His blessing upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He has completed it before upon your forefathers Abraham and Isaac. Your Lord is Knowing and Wise.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:6', 'aya_number': 6}, {'text': 'In Joseph and his brothers are lessons for the seekers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:7', 'aya_number': 7}, {'text': 'When they said, “Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, although we are a whole group. Our father is obviously in the wrong.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:8', 'aya_number': 8}, {'text': '“Kill Joseph, or throw him somewhere in the land, and your father‘s attention will be yours. Afterwards, you will be decent people.”', 'speaker': 'thou', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:9', 'aya_number': 9}, {'text': 'One of them said, “Do not kill Joseph, but throw him into the bottom of the well; some caravan may pick him up—if you must do something.”', 'speaker': 'thou', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:10', 'aya_number': 10}, {'text': 'They said, “Father, why do you not trust us with Joseph, although we care for him?”', 'speaker': 'thou', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:11', 'aya_number': 11}, {'text': '“Send him with us tomorrow, that he may roam and play; we will take care of him.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:12', 'aya_number': 12}, {'text': 'He said, “It worries me that you would take him away. And I fear the wolf may eat him while you are careless of him.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:13', 'aya_number': 13}, {'text': 'They said, “If the wolf ate him, and we are many, we would be good for nothing.”', 'speaker': 'our father', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:14', 'aya_number': 14}, {'text': 'So they went away with him, and agreed to put him at the bottom of the well. And We inspired him, “You will inform them of this deed of theirs when they are unaware.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:15', 'aya_number': 15}, {'text': 'And they came to their father in the evening weeping.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:16', 'aya_number': 16}, {'text': 'They said, “O father, we went off racing one another, and left Joseph by our belongings; and the wolf ate him. But you will not believe us, even though we are being truthful.”', 'speaker': 'thou', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:17', 'aya_number': 17}, {'text': 'And they brought his shirt, with fake blood on it. He said, “Your souls enticed you to do something. But patience is beautiful, and God is my Help against what you describe.”', 'speaker': 'thou', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:18', 'aya_number': 18}, {'text': 'A caravan passed by, and they sent their water-carrier. He lowered his bucket, and said, “Good news. Here is a boy.” And they hid him as merchandise. But God was aware of what they did.', 'speaker': 'a ( fine ) young man', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:19', 'aya_number': 19}, {'text': 'And they sold him for a cheap price—a few coins—they considered him to be of little value.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:20', 'aya_number': 20}, {'text': 'The Egyptian who bought him said to his wife, “Take good care of him; he may be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son.” We thus established Joseph in the land, to teach him the interpretation of events. God has control over His affairs, but most people do not know.', 'speaker': 'a ( fine ) young man', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:21', 'aya_number': 21}, {'text': 'When he reached his maturity, We gave him wisdom and knowledge. We thus reward the righteous.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:22', 'aya_number': 22}, {'text': 'She in whose house he was living tried to seduce him. She shut the doors, and said, “I am yours.” He said, “God forbid! He is my Lord. He has given me a good home. Sinners never succeed.”', 'speaker': 'those who do wrong', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:23', 'aya_number': 23}, {'text': 'She desired him, and he desired her, had he not seen the proof of his Lord. It was thus that We diverted evil and indecency away from him. He was one of Our loyal servants.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:24', 'aya_number': 24}, {'text': 'As they raced towards the door, she tore his shirt from behind. At the door, they ran into her husband. She said, “What is the penalty for him who desired to dishonor your wife, except imprisonment or a painful punishment?”', 'speaker': 'thy wife', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:25', 'aya_number': 25}, {'text': 'He said, “It was she who tried to seduce me.” A witness from her household suggested: “If his shirt is torn from the front: then she has told the truth, and he is the liar.', 'speaker': 'thy wife', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:26', 'aya_number': 26}, {'text': 'But if his shirt is torn from the back: then she has lied, and he is the truthful.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:27', 'aya_number': 27}, {'text': "And when he saw that his shirt was torn from the back, he said, “This is a woman's scheme. Your scheming is serious indeed.”", 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:28', 'aya_number': 28}, {'text': '“Joseph, turn away from this. And you, woman, ask forgiveness for your sin; you are indeed in the wrong.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:29', 'aya_number': 29}, {'text': "Some ladies in the city said, “The governor's wife is trying to seduce her servant. She is deeply in love with him. We see she has gone astray.”", 'speaker': "the ( great ) ' Aziz", 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:30', 'aya_number': 30}, {'text': 'And when she heard of their gossip, she invited them, and prepared for them a banquet, and she gave each one of them a knife. She said, “Come out before them.” And when they saw him, they marveled at him, and cut their hands. They said, “Good God, this is not a human, this must be a precious angel.”', 'speaker': "the ( great ) ' Aziz", 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:31', 'aya_number': 31}, {'text': 'She said, “Here he is, the one you blamed me for. I did try to seduce him, but he resisted. But if he does not do what I tell him to do, he will be imprisoned, and will be one of the despised.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:32', 'aya_number': 32}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, prison is more desirable to me than what they call me to. Unless You turn their scheming away from me, I may yield to them, and become one of the ignorant.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:33', 'aya_number': 33}, {'text': 'Thereupon his Lord answered him, and diverted their scheming away from him. He is the Hearer, the Knower.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:34', 'aya_number': 34}, {'text': 'Then it occurred to them, after they had seen the signs, to imprison him for a while.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:35', 'aya_number': 35}, {'text': 'Two youth entered the prison with him. One of them said, “I see myself pressing wine.” The other said, “I see myself carrying bread on my head, from which the birds are eating. Tell us their interpretation—we see that you are one of the righteous.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:36', 'aya_number': 36}, {'text': 'He said, “No food is served to you, but I have informed you about it before you have received it. That is some of what my Lord has taught me. I have forsaken the tradition of people who do not believe in God; and regarding the Hereafter, they are deniers.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:37', 'aya_number': 37}, {'text': '“And I have followed the faith of my forefathers, Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. It is not for us to associate anything with God. This is by virtue of God’s grace upon us and upon the people, but most people do not give thanks.', 'speaker': 'my two companions of the prison', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:38', 'aya_number': 38}, {'text': '“O My fellow inmates, are diverse lords better, or God, the One, the Supreme?”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:39', 'aya_number': 39}, {'text': '“You do not worship, besides Him, except names you have named, you and your ancestors, for which God has sent down no authority. Judgment belongs to none but God. He has commanded that you worship none but Him. This is the right religion, but most people do not know.', 'speaker': 'my two companions of the prison', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:40', 'aya_number': 40}, {'text': '“O my fellow inmates! One of you will serve his master wine; while the other will be crucified, and the birds will eat from his head. Thus the matter you are inquiring about is settled.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:41', 'aya_number': 41}, {'text': 'And he said to the one he thought would be released, “Mention me to your master.” But Satan caused him to forget mentioning him to his master, so he remained in prison for several years.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:42', 'aya_number': 42}, {'text': 'The king said, “I see seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean ones, and seven green spikes, and others dried up. O elders, explain to me my vision, if you are able to interpret visions.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:43', 'aya_number': 43}, {'text': 'They said, “Jumbles of dreams, and we know nothing of the interpretation of dreams.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:44', 'aya_number': 44}, {'text': 'The one who was released said, having remembered after a time, “I will inform you of its interpretation, so send me out.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:45', 'aya_number': 45}, {'text': '“Joseph, O man of truth, inform us concerning seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean ones, and seven green spikes, and others dried up, so that I may return to the people, so that they may know.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:46', 'aya_number': 46}, {'text': 'He said, “You will farm for seven consecutive years. But whatever you harvest, leave it in its spikes, except for the little that you eat.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:47', 'aya_number': 47}, {'text': 'Then after that will come seven difficult ones, which will consume what you have stored for them, except for the little that you have preserved.', 'speaker': 'ye', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:48', 'aya_number': 48}, {'text': 'Then after that will come a year that brings relief to the people, and during which they will press.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:49', 'aya_number': 49}, {'text': 'The king said, “Bring him to me.” And when the envoy came to him, he said, “Go back to your master, and ask him about the intentions of the women who cut their hands; my Lord is well aware of their schemes.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:50', 'aya_number': 50}, {'text': 'He said, “What was the matter with you, women, when you tried to seduce Joseph?” They said, “God forbid! We knew of no evil committed by him.” The governor’s wife then said, “Now the truth is out. It was I who tried to seduce him, and he is telling the truth.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:51', 'aya_number': 51}, {'text': '“This is that he may know that I did not betray him in secret, and that God does not guide the scheming of the betrayers.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:52', 'aya_number': 52}, {'text': '“Yet I do not claim to be innocent. The soul commands evil, except those on whom my Lord has mercy. Truly my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:53', 'aya_number': 53}, {'text': 'The king said, “Bring him to me, and I will reserve him for myself.” And when he spoke to him, he said, “This day you are with us established and secure.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:54', 'aya_number': 54}, {'text': 'He said, “Put me in charge of the storehouses of the land; I am honest and knowledgeable.”', 'speaker': 'Yusuf', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:55', 'aya_number': 55}, {'text': 'And thus We established Joseph in the land, to live therein wherever he wished. We touch with Our mercy whomever We will, and We never waste the reward of the righteous.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:56', 'aya_number': 56}, {'text': 'But the reward of the Hereafter is better for those who believe and observed piety.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:57', 'aya_number': 57}, {'text': "And Joseph's brothers came, and entered into his presence. He recognized them, but they did not recognize him.", 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:58', 'aya_number': 58}, {'text': 'When he provided them with their provisions, he said, “Bring me a brother of yours from your father. Do you not see that I fill up the measure, and I am the best of hosts?”', 'speaker': 'Yusuf', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:59', 'aya_number': 59}, {'text': '“But if you do not bring him to me, you will have no measure from me, and you will not come near me.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:60', 'aya_number': 60}, {'text': 'They said, “We will solicit him from his father. We will surely do.”', 'speaker': 'our father', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:61', 'aya_number': 61}, {'text': 'He said to his servants, “Put their goods in their saddlebags; perhaps they will recognize them when they return to their families, and maybe they will come back.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:62', 'aya_number': 62}, {'text': 'When they returned to their father, they said, “O father, we were denied measure, but send our brother with us, and we will obtain measure. We will take care of him.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:63', 'aya_number': 63}, {'text': 'He said, “Shall I trust you with him, as I trusted you with his brother before? God is the Best Guardian, and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:64', 'aya_number': 64}, {'text': 'And when they opened their baggage, they found that their goods were returned to them. They said, “Father, what more do we want? Here are our goods, returned to us. We will provide for our family, and protect our brother, and have an additional camel-load. This is easy commerce.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:65', 'aya_number': 65}, {'text': 'He said, “I will not send him with you, unless you give me a pledge before God that you will bring him back to me, unless you get trapped.” And when they gave him their pledge, he said, “God is witness to what we say.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:66', 'aya_number': 66}, {'text': 'And he said, “O my sons, do not enter by one gate, but enter by different gates. I cannot avail you anything against God. The decision rests only with God. On Him I rely, and on Him let the reliant rely.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:67', 'aya_number': 67}, {'text': 'And when they entered as their father had instructed them, it did not avail them anything against God; it was just a need in the soul of Jacob, which he carried out. He was a person of knowledge inasmuch as We had taught him, but most people do not know.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:68', 'aya_number': 68}, {'text': 'And when they entered into the presence of Joseph, he embraced his brother, and said, “I am your brother; do not be saddened by what they used to do.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:69', 'aya_number': 69}, {'text': 'Then, when he provided them with their provisions, he placed the drinking-cup in his brother’s saddlebag. Then an announcer called out, “O people of the caravan, you are thieves.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:70', 'aya_number': 70}, {'text': 'They said, as they came towards them, “What are you missing?”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:71', 'aya_number': 71}, {'text': 'They said, “We are missing the king’s goblet. Whoever brings it will have a camel-load; and I personally guarantee it.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:72', 'aya_number': 72}, {'text': 'They said, “By God, you know we did not come to cause trouble in the land, and we are not thieves.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:73', 'aya_number': 73}, {'text': 'They said, “What shall be his punishment, if you are lying?”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:74', 'aya_number': 74}, {'text': 'They said, “His punishment, if it is found in his bag: he will belong to you. Thus we penalize the guilty.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:75', 'aya_number': 75}, {'text': "So he began with their bags, before his brother's bag. Then he pulled it out of his brother’s bag. Thus We devised a plan for Joseph; he could not have detained his brother under the king’s law, unless God so willed. We elevate by degrees whomever We will; and above every person of knowledge, there is one more learned.", 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:76', 'aya_number': 76}, {'text': 'They said, “If he has stolen, a brother of his has stolen before.” But Joseph kept it to himself, and did not reveal it to them. He said, “You are in a worse situation, and God is Aware of what you allege.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:77', 'aya_number': 77}, {'text': 'They said, “O noble prince, he has a father, a very old man, so take one of us in his place. We see that you are a good person.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:78', 'aya_number': 78}, {'text': 'He said, “God forbid that we should arrest anyone except him in whose possession we found our property; for then we would be unjust.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:79', 'aya_number': 79}, {'text': 'And when they despaired of him, they conferred privately. Their eldest said, “Don’t you know that your father received a pledge from you before God, and in the past you failed with regard to Joseph? I will not leave this land until my father permits me, or God decides for me; for He is the Best of Deciders.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:80', 'aya_number': 80}, {'text': '“Go back to your father, and say, ‘Our father, your son has stolen. We testify only to what we know, and we could not have prevented the unforeseen.’”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:81', 'aya_number': 81}, {'text': '“Ask the town where we were, and the caravan in which we came. We are being truthful.”', 'speaker': 'Yaqub', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:82', 'aya_number': 82}, {'text': 'He said, “Rather, your souls have contrived something for you. Patience is a virtue. Perhaps God will bring them all back to me. He is the Knowing, the Wise.”', 'speaker': 'Yaqub', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:83', 'aya_number': 83}, {'text': 'Then he turned away from them, and said, “O my bitterness for Joseph.” And his eyes turned white from sorrow, and he became depressed.', 'speaker': 'Yaqub', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:84', 'aya_number': 84}, {'text': 'They said, “By God, you will not stop remembering Joseph, until you have ruined your health, or you have passed away.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:85', 'aya_number': 85}, {'text': 'He said, “I only complain of my grief and sorrow to God, and I know from God what you do not know.”', 'speaker': 'Yaqub', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:86', 'aya_number': 86}, {'text': "“O my sons, go and inquire about Joseph and his brother, and do not despair of God's comfort. None despairs of God's comfort except the disbelieving people.”", 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:87', 'aya_number': 87}, {'text': 'Then, when they entered into his presence, they said, “Mighty governor, adversity has befallen us, and our family. We have brought scant merchandise. But give us full measure, and be charitable towards us—God rewards the charitable.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:88', 'aya_number': 88}, {'text': 'He said, “Do you realize what you did with Joseph and his brother, in your ignorance?”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:89', 'aya_number': 89}, {'text': 'They said, “Is that you, Joseph?” He said, “I am Joseph, and this is my brother. God has been gracious to us. He who practices piety and patience—God never fails to reward the righteous.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:90', 'aya_number': 90}, {'text': 'They said, “By God, God has preferred you over us. We were definitely in the wrong.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:91', 'aya_number': 91}, {'text': 'He said, “There is no blame upon you today. God will forgive you. He is the Most Merciful of the merciful.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:92', 'aya_number': 92}, {'text': '“Take this shirt of mine, and lay it over my father’s face, and he will recover his sight. And bring your whole family to me.”', 'speaker': 'ye', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:93', 'aya_number': 93}, {'text': 'As the caravan set out, their father said, “I sense the presence of Joseph, though you may think I am senile.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:94', 'aya_number': 94}, {'text': 'They said, “By God, you are still in your old confusion.”', 'speaker': 'ye', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:95', 'aya_number': 95}, {'text': 'Then, when the bearer of good news arrived, he laid it over his face, and he regained his sight. He said, “Did I not say to you that I know from God what you do not know?”', 'speaker': 'the bearer of the good news', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:96', 'aya_number': 96}, {'text': 'They said, “Father, pray for the forgiveness of our sins; we were indeed at fault.”', 'speaker': 'ye', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:97', 'aya_number': 97}, {'text': 'He said, “I will ask my Lord to forgive you. He is the Forgiver, the Most Merciful.”', 'speaker': 'the bearer of the good news', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:98', 'aya_number': 98}, {'text': 'Then, when they entered into the presence of Joseph, he embraced his parents, and said, “Enter Egypt, God willing, safe and secure.”', 'speaker': 'the bearer of the good news', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:99', 'aya_number': 99}, {'text': 'And he elevated his parents on the throne, and they fell prostrate before him. He said, “Father, this is the fulfillment of my vision of long ago. My Lord has made it come true. He has blessed me, when he released me from prison, and brought you out of the wilderness, after the devil had sown conflict between me and my brothers. My Lord is Most Kind towards whomever He wills. He is the All-knowing, the Most Wise.”', 'speaker': 'the bearer of the good news', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:100', 'aya_number': 100}, {'text': '“My Lord, You have given me some authority, and taught me some interpretation of events. Initiator of the heavens and the earth; You are my Protector in this life and in the Hereafter. Receive my soul in submission, and unite me with the righteous.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '12:101', 'aya_number': 101}, {'text': 'This is news from the past that We reveal to you. You were not present with them when they plotted and agreed on a plan.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:102', 'aya_number': 102}, {'text': 'But most people, for all your eagerness, are not believers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:103', 'aya_number': 103}, {'text': 'You ask them no wage for it. It is only a reminder for all mankind.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:104', 'aya_number': 104}, {'text': 'How many a sign in the heavens and the earth do they pass by, paying no attention to them?', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:105', 'aya_number': 105}, {'text': 'And most of them do not believe in God unless they associate others.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:106', 'aya_number': 106}, {'text': 'Do they feel secure that a covering of God’s punishment will not come upon them, or that the Hour will not come upon them suddenly, while they are unaware?', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:107', 'aya_number': 107}, {'text': 'Say, “This is my way; I invite to God, based on clear knowledge—I and whoever follows me. Glory be to God; and I am not of the polytheists.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:108', 'aya_number': 108}, {'text': 'We did not send before you except men, whom We inspired, from the people of the towns. Have they not roamed the earth and seen the consequences for those before them? The Home of the Hereafter is better for those who are righteous. Do you not understand?', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:109', 'aya_number': 109}, {'text': 'Until, when the messengers have despaired, and thought that they were rejected, Our help came to them. We save whomever We will, and Our severity is not averted from the guilty people.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:110', 'aya_number': 110}, {'text': 'In their stories is a lesson for those who possess intelligence. This is not a fabricated tale, but a confirmation of what came before it, and a detailed explanation of all things, and guidance, and mercy for people who believe.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '12:111', 'aya_number': 111}]

Scholar Bio: Author of the most comprehensive tafsir and history ever written. His 40-volume History of Prophets and Kings remains unmatched.

Verse Count: 111

Scholar Name: Imam al-Tabari

Scholar Dates: 839–923 CE

Scholar Style: Encyclopedic, exhaustive documentation, chains of narration preserved. Presents all available reports before offering his own analysis. The consummate historian — lets sources speak first.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Scholar Region: Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq