Surah Yusuf — Ayah 1 (12:1)

English translation (Saheeh International)

Alif, Lām, Rā.¹ These are the verses of the clear Book.

1. - See footnote to 2:1.

Brief commentary

Alif Lām Rā’ – the placement of such letters has been discussed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah. The verses that are revealed in this sūrah are from the verses of the Qur’ān which are clear in their meaning.