Course Title: Deep Dive into Surah Yusuf (A.S.) – A Journey of Wisdom, Faith & Self-Discovery
Age Group: Teenagers & Young Adults (Ages 13 to 19)
Course Duration: 12 Months (One Ruku per Month – Total of 12 Ruku)
Language of Instruction: English (with Arabic Qur’anic verses and Urdu explanation when needed)
Course Introduction
Surah Yusuf is one of the most detailed and captivating stories in the Qur’an. It is a powerful narrative of hardship, purity, patience, loss, forgiveness, and divine wisdom. Through this course, students will explore each Ruku of the Surah deeply and meaningfully. We do not rush through verses; instead, each month is dedicated to just one Ruku, ensuring the heart of every lesson reaches the soul. Each verse is connected to our students’ lives—whether it’s sibling jealousy, struggling with temptations, emotional pain, or understanding divine plans.
This course provides teens and new adults with a structured, spiritual, and emotionally intelligent journey rooted in Qur’anic values, personal growth, and practical action. It’s not just a Tafsir class—it’s a life training experience.
Our Teaching Methodology
We blend classical Tafsir knowledge with modern pedagogy and emotional intelligence techniques. Our methodology is designed for the teenage mind and heart:
- Verse-by-Verse Tafsir – We explain every ayah clearly in English, highlighting Arabic keywords, grammar insights, and contextual meanings with references from classical tafsir.
- Relevant Real-Life Application – After understanding the verse, we ask: How does this relate to your life? and What should we learn from this today?
- Character-Building Reflections – Activities such as “Who Am I?” sheets, emotion wheels, journaling, and group discussion help build strong Islamic character.
- Weekly Worksheets & Journals – Every week includes activities like word mapping, reflection prompts, creative writing, and self-checklists.
- Visual Aids & Role Plays – Visual storytelling through slides, animated summaries, and live role plays of emotional moments (like Yusuf in the well, or the palace scene).
- Discussion Circles – A safe space for students to talk about their struggles and how the story of Yusuf (A.S.) relates to their pain or choices.
- Emotional and Spiritual Anchoring – We focus not just on intellect, but the heart. Discussions about pain, loss, temptation, and family trauma are handled with gentleness and Islamic solutions.
- Interactive Tech Tools – Quizzes via Kahoot, Flip activities, Google Jamboard sessions, and story mapping apps are used for fun revision.
- Monthly Themes – Each Ruku has a main character trait or life lesson that is discussed throughout the month.
Monthly Ruku Outline (1 Ruku = 1 Month)
Ruku 1: The Beginning of the Story (Verses 1–6)
- Introduction to the Surah, Yusuf’s dream, and the concept of divine destiny
- Keywords: أحسن القصص, تأويل, أحلام
- Focus Theme: Allah has a plan for you
- Journaling: My dreams vs Allah’s plans
Ruku 2: Sibling Jealousy & Family Conflict (Verses 7–20)
- The brothers’ plot, Yusuf thrown into the well
- Focus Theme: Jealousy, injustice, emotional pain
- Activity: Jealousy thermometer & roleplay sibling situation
- Weekly Reflection: How to handle feeling “left out” at home
Ruku 3: Hope in Dark Times (Verses 21–35)
- Yusuf in slavery, then resisted the seduction of the wife of Aziz
- Focus Theme: Integrity, strength, resisting temptation
- Activity: “My Inner Strength” worksheet + modesty in today’s world discussion
Ruku 4: Prison, Dreams & Dawah (Verses 36–42)
- Yusuf in prison, interpreting dreams, calling inmates to tawheed
- Focus Theme: Finding light in hardship
- Journal: When did I feel stuck? How did I seek Allah’s help?
Ruku 5: Freedom & Trust (Verses 43–52)
- King’s dream, Yusuf’s release, his honesty
- Focus Theme: Trust in Allah + Trustworthiness as a character
- Project: Yusuf’s CV – Listing his traits that made him respected
Ruku 6: Wisdom in Power (Verses 53–57)
- Yusuf’s appointment to high rank
- Focus Theme: Leadership, humility, vision
- Activity: What makes a good leader? Poster making
Ruku 7: Reunion & Family Secrets (Verses 58–68)
- Yusuf meets his brothers, keeps their identity secret
- Focus Theme: Forgiveness, patience
- Emotional focus: How to deal with people who hurt you
Ruku 8: Tests Continue (Verses 69–76)
- Binyamin stays, hidden plans unfold
- Focus Theme: Allah’s unseen plan
- Reflection: Sometimes your plan doesn’t work—but Allah’s does
Ruku 9: Helplessness & Hope (Verses 77–82)
- Brothers return without Binyamin
- Focus Theme: Tawakkul and emotional responsibility
- Journaling: What do you do when things fall apart?
Ruku 10: The Truth Comes Out (Verses 83–87)
- Yaqub’s grief, beautiful patience, and dua
- Focus Theme: Emotional faith during loss
- Activity: Dua poster for sabr + talk on grief in Islam
Ruku 11: Joy & Reunion (Verses 88–98)
- Brothers return, forgiveness, the reunion
- Focus Theme: Mercy, apology, healing
- Drama Activity: Rewriting apology letters to someone we hurt
Ruku 12: Fulfillment of the Dream (Verses 99–111)
- Yusuf’s dream is fulfilled, lessons from the whole story
- Focus Theme: Gratitude, legacy, lessons from life
- Final Reflection: What Surah Yusuf taught me
Course Benefits
- Emotional maturity and Qur’anic guidance hand-in-hand
- Students will grow in Sabr, Tawakkul, Shukr, Chastity, Forgiveness, and Integrity
- Understand that Islam is a complete way of life, not just rules
- Learn Islamic psychology through the Prophet’s emotional responses
- Deepen love and understanding of the Qur’an
- Real healing and hope for broken families or troubled teens
- Build self-confidence and a strong Muslim identity
- Practice reflection and journaling for self-awareness
- Develop skills of analysis, empathy, and decision-making through Qur’anic stories
Innovative Initiatives
- The Yusuf Reflection Journal: Customized reflection journal with prompts for each Ruku
- Monthly Review Circles: Students discuss how lessons applied to their real life
- ‘Ask Yusuf’ Q&A Activity: Write what you would ask Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) and reflect on his possible answer
- Forgiveness Tree & Dream Wall: Creative corner to write what you forgave, and what you dream for the future
- Peer Support & Mentorship: Teens supporting teens through Islamic reminders
- Weekly ‘Tazkiyah Talk’ – 10-minute focus on purifying the soul (from jealousy, anger, despair)
- Reflection Videos: Students can record a 2-minute video journal monthly
Wisdom & Lessons from Surah Yusuf (A.S.)
- Allah’s plan is greater than your pain
- Sibling jealousy is real—but can be healed
- Staying away from haram brings barakah, even if it costs you
- Holding onto faith in dark times makes you shine later
- Leadership is about trust, not title
- Forgiveness is a sign of strength, not weakness
- Grief and patience go together in Islam
- Dreams can come true if they are aligned with Allah’s will
- Da’wah is possible even in the hardest places
- Family can hurt you, but Islam can heal you
- Trust in Allah means not needing every answer today
- Real success is in being loved by Allah, not the world
Conclusion
This Surah is not just to be read, but to be lived. Through our unique monthly deep-dive structure, reflective activities, and emotionally safe classroom, every child will leave more connected to Allah, more aware of their emotions, and more inspired to live like Yusuf (A.S.).
It’s more than a course—it’s an awakening.
Included Materials:
- 12 printable Ruku workbooks
- Reflection journals & dua guide
- Certificate of Completion
- Access to revision games, storytelling sessions, and online portal
Let the journey begin.
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Reference:
The translation and tafsir have been taken from Tafsir Ibn Kathir.