Surah Yusuf PDF: Free Printable Arabic Text
All 111 ayat of Surah Yusuf, the 12th surah of the Qur'an, in clear Arabic on lined pages, free to print.
Updated 25 October 2026
13 pagesQur'an sheet
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Adults and teensbest for
15–20 minutes to recitetime it takesSurah Yusuf is the 12th surah of the Qur'an. It has 111 ayat, was revealed in Makkah, and is found in Juz 12 and 13. It is named after Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him), and almost the whole surah tells his life story in one continuous account. Allah calls it "the best of stories" (12:3).
The surah begins with the young Yusuf's dream and his brothers' jealousy, and follows him through the well, slavery in Egypt, false accusation and prison, to his interpretation of the king's dream and his rise to high office. It ends with the family reunited and the dream fulfilled, a lesson in patience, trust in Allah and forgiveness.
This sheet gives you the full surah in clear Arabic, with each ayah numbered and wide lines that never touch the letters, so it is easy to read, follow with a finger and memorise. Print it in A4 or US Letter size.
Step by step
- 1Print the sheet
Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print the 13 pages. The first page is the cover; the surah starts on page 2.
- 2Read it through once
Recite the surah slowly, following each line with your finger.
- 3Learn it in small parts
Memorise 2 to 3 ayat at a time. Repeat each part until you can say it without looking.
- 4Join the parts
Once a new part is secure, recite it together with the parts before it.
- 5Recite it in your prayers
Recite the parts you have learned in your voluntary prayers, so they stay fresh.
About Surah Yusuf
- 12th surah of the Qur'an, revealed in Makkah
- 111 ayat, in Juz 12 and 13
- Tells the life of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him) from start to finish
- Allah calls it "the best of stories" (12:3)
How to use it
Print the sheet and keep it where you recite. Read the whole surah once a day, then memorise a few ayat at a time. If you are learning to read Arabic or want help with correct pronunciation, a teacher can listen to your recitation and correct it.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ayat are in Surah Yusuf?
Surah Yusuf has 111 ayat. It is the 12th surah of the Qur'an and is found in Juz 12 and 13.
Was Surah Yusuf revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah.
What is Surah Yusuf about?
It tells the story of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him): his dream, his brothers' jealousy, the well, his years in Egypt and prison, his rise to high office and the family's reunion. Its lessons are patience, trust in Allah, chastity and forgiveness.
Can I read it online instead?
Yes. Open it in our Qur'an reader at jamiahafs.com/quran, page by page as printed.
Is this PDF free to print?
Yes. Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print as many copies as you like for yourself, your family or your class.
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