Question: Why do some people find the Qur’an boring?

Answer: For many reasons. Sometimes it is because their prime focus is their sole love of the world and as a consequence, they lose interest in matters of salvation.

Question: What are other reasons why the Qur’an seems unattractive to people?

Answer: People must focus on making their writings relevant and understandable, especially when it comes to communicating the Qur’an to the masses. Too much abstract discussion and pedantic writing alienates people from Islam’s Holy Book.   

Question: What is the greatest lesson we learn from Yaʿqūb’s (as) relation to his sons, especially after they got rid of their younger brother Yusuf (as)?

Answer: Patience instead of immediate punishment