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Listen to Surah Yûsuf (Joseph) — chapter 12 of the Holy Quran — recited by Dr. Shawqy Hamed [Murattal]. This free, high-quality MP3 recitation is ideal for listening in the car, while travelling, or during study and memorization (hifz). Play, pause, and repeat as often as you like, or follow along with the full Arabic text and translation. No download or sign-up is needed to listen.

Surah Yûsuf is a Meccan chapter (sûrah) with 111 verses.

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