The Prophet Joseph, in the Qur'an, Bible and History
Paperback - 296 pages  |   by Louay Fatoohi

 
A new, detailed commentary on the Qur’anic Chapter of Joseph

The Qur’anic sura (chapter) of Joseph [sura al-Yusuf] deals almost entirely with the story of this noble Prophet, 'alayhis salam, his brothers, and their father Prophet Jacob, [Yaqub] alayhis salam. Since the revelation of the Qur’an fourteen centuries ago, there have been numerous attempts to interpret this sura.

The present study is a genuinely new look at the sura — including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative. While referring to interpretations from classical exegetical works, this book offers new insights into the meanings and magnificence of this Qur’anic text.

The author is not only concerned with analysing the individual verses; he is equally focused on showing how various verses are interrelated, explicitly and subtly, to form a unique textual unit. He shows particular interest in unveiling subtle references and meanings that are often overlooked or missed by exegetes. Through this comprehensive study, the author elucidates why the Qur’an has always been firmly believed to be a unique book that could have only been inspired by Allah.