Al Quran (Chapter 02): Surah Al-Baqarah [The Cow/ The Heifer]

Surah Learning Outlines: HIGHLIGHTS STRUCTURE MESSAGE REFERENCES QUIZ
02nd Ramadan, 1441 (25th April, 2020)
Al Quran
Total Surah
114
Total Makkiyah
86 (75.4%)
Total Madniyah
28 (24.6%)
Al Quran (Chapter 02): Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬
Dr. Jameel G. JargarAl Quran Learning
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Name taken from Verse 67-73 where there is a story of a Cow [Heifer] Musa (AS) [Moses]
asked to sacrifice on Allah (‫’)ﷻ‬s Command. But It does not mean that this name is the actual
topic discussed in the whole Surah. While there are diversified topics discussed in it.
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Highlights Main Topics
2Ref.: 1
Change of Qibla [direction] of prayerIbrahim (AS) Trial and Allah (‫’)ﷻ‬s Promise to him
Creation Allah (‫’)ﷻ‬s favor on Israelites and their behavior Qisas
Legal retribution for those murdered
FightingFasting
Hajj [Pilgrimage]
Marriage Among Idolaters
Drink Intoxication & Gambling
Menstruation Instructions Divorce Iddah [Waiting Period]
Mahr [Dowry] & Provision for wives Story of Ibrahim (AS) & Nimrod Riba Usury
Interest Debt Contracts & Women Half Witness

Translation in Urdu
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Translation in English
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Qira'at
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02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Highlights Listening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVA-
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02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Highlights Elucidation
Click P1 (02:05:54)
Surah Quiz
See Slides 11-12 Al-Baqarah v. 02:255 4
Tafsir Ibn e Kaseer (in Urdu)
(Total Duration upto 24 hrs)
Click P2 (02:02:08)
Click P3 (02:48:04) Click P4 (01:56:04)
Click P5 (02:11:34) Click P6 (02:21:18)
Click P7 (02:16:44) Click P8 (02:16:45)
Click P9 (02:15:58) Click P10 (02:58:25)

1 Name ‫البقرة‬
(Al-Baqarah)
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English
Meaning
The Cow / Heifer
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Urdu
Meaning
‫گائے‬ (Gaay) /
‫بچھڑا‬ (Bachada)
4 Origin, Year
Madinah, 1-10 AH* [After Hijri] (622-632 AD)
(Except verse 281 from Mina, Makkah at the time of the Last Hajj)
*After Hijri (AH) begins counting from 622 AD, the year Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ and his followers migrated from
Makkah to Yathrib ( Madinah) .
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Asbāb
al-Nuzūl
(Context)
The Surah also speaks about basic beliefs, acts of worship, economic dealings, moral and
manners. The rules of marriage, divorce and 'iddah are mentioned. The Surah begins with the
statement that it is Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ who revealed this book (the Qur'an) for the guidance of those who
are conscious of Allah (‫.)ﷻ‬ All people are invited to worship Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ and to become His true
servants. Only those who seek guidance can benefit from the guidance of the Qur'an. There are
three types of human beings: True believers, Non believers, and Hypocrites. The stories of Adam
(AS), Ibrahim (AS) and Musa (AS) are told to understand the concept of truth in Islam.
Ref.: 1
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Structure Meaning
Ref.: 2
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6
Ayat (verses) 286
Kalimat (words) 6140
Huroof (letters) 26249
Ref.: 1, 3 & pg. 20-22
Al Quran
Total Ayat: 6236
Al Quran
Total Kalimat: 77797
Al Quran
Total Huroof: 330709
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Structure Statistics
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6
Ruku
(sections)
40
i.e. 2nd - 41st out of 558
Sajdah Tilawat
(prostration)
----
Wahy order
(revelation)
87th
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Hurooful
Muqatta’at
(secret letters)
ّۤ‫م‬ٓ‫ل‬‫ا‬ (Alif Lam Mim)
1st out of 29
Ref.: 4, 5, 6 & pg. 23
Ref.: 8
Ref.: 7
Al Quran
Total Muqattat: 29
Al Quran
Total Ruku: 558
Al Quran
Total Sajdah: 14
Ref.: 9
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Structure Statistics
Al Quran
Total Surah: 114
Previous (---) Next (in surah 07)
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Next (in surah 3)

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Manzil (‫)منزل‬
[portion]
• Al Quran text divided into 7 manāzil (portions), for the convenience of those
who read Al Quran in seven days.
• Manzil 1 includes 4 chapters (from Surah 01 to 04), therefore this surah
appears in the first Manzil. i.e. 1 / 7
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Juz (ْْ‫ء‬ ْ‫ز‬ُ‫ج‬) [part]:
Al Quran text divided into
30 ajzāʼ (parts), to read Al
Quran in 30 days.
1st
[Alīf-Lām-Mīm]
(1:1-7 & 2:1-141)
i.e.1-3 / 30
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Hizb (‫)حزب‬ [Group]:
Al Quran text divided into
60 aḥzāb (groups), to read
Al Quran in 60 days.
1st (1:1-7 & 2:1-74), 2nd (2:75-141), 3rd (2:142-202),
4th (2:203-252), 5th (2:253-286 & 3:1-14)
i.e. 1-5 / 60
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Structure Reading
English Text
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Arabic Text
Click 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Hindi Text
Click 1, 2, 3
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http://www.allahsquran.com/read/verses.php?ch=2&vid=
2nd
[Sayaqūlu]
(2:142-252)
3rd
[Tilka ’r-Rusulu]
(2:253-286 & 3:1-92)

Ref.: 2
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Message
 The Surah begins with the statement that it is Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ who revealed this book (the
Qur'an) for the guidance of those who are conscious of Allah (‫.)ﷻ‬ Only those who seek
guidance can benefit from the guidance of this Book.
 There are three types of mankind:
1. Those who believe in the unseen realities (True believers/Momin), they shall benefit
from this book and they shall be eternally successful. 2. Second group consists of those
who have decided to reject Allah (‫')ﷻ‬s message (Non believers/Kafirs), Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ will
punish them on the Day of Judgment 3. Third is the group of people who say that they
have believed, but actually they have not believed (Hypocrites/ Munaafiq), they are also
the losers.
 Everything in this Universe is under the control of the Allah (‫.)ﷻ‬
 Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ shall take account of everything whether hidden or visible and punish and bless
according to His law whomsoever He wills.
 Whether anyone else believes or not, the Prophet Muhammed (‫)ﷺ‬ and his followers
firmly believe that this Book revealed by the Allah (‫.)ﷻ‬
 The Surah ends with a prayer in which every word speaks of the tremendous
responsibilities of this Book which the Jews and the Christians were unable to fulfill and
which now have been passed on to the followers of this new religion (Islam).
9Ref.: 1, 2 10

Learning One Ayat of Al Quran & Implementing in your Life is Better than Praying 100 Rakats (Nawaafil) of Salaat.
(Ibn Majah,Chapter 16, Hadith 219)
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ALLAH (‫)ﷻ‬ Wants From Us is Progress Not Perfection , so Keep Learning Al Quran
Focus on Improvement, Don’t Stick to Strict Rules and Discipline
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Quiz
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1. What is the main purpose of Al Quran?
A. Guidance
B. Reward
C. Knowledge
Answer: A [Guidance]
Explanation: Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ revealed this book (Al Quran) so that
humanity would come out of darkness into light, and so whoever
reads and applies it will be successful both in this life and the
hereafter. Al Quran has been revealed to polish mankind’s heart
and character and give him/her dignity so that he/she may be
successful. If this book is implemented throughout life then Allah
(‫’)ﷻ‬s help and blessings shower upon the individual and with Allah
(‫’)ﷻ‬s help a person surely reaches his destination.
2. How many types of mankind have been narrated in Surah Al- Baqarah?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
Answer: B [3] 3. Which is the longest Ayat (verse) in the Qur’an?
A. 2:255
B. 2:281
C. 2:282
Answer: C [2:282]

ALLAH (‫)ﷻ‬ Wants From Us is Progress Not Perfection , so Keep Learning Al Quran
Focus on Improvement, Don’t Stick to Strict Rules and Discipline
02. Surah Al-Baqarah (‫)البقرة‬ Quiz
Ref.: STAND UP 4 ISLAM
3. What did Allah Command us to do in Surah Baqarah?
Answer: Perform As-Salat and give Zakat and bow down along with Ar-Raki’un.
Explanation:
Surah 02: verse 43
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Transliteration: Wa 'Aqīmū Aş-Şalāata Wa 'Ātū Az-Zakāata Wa Arka`ū Ma`a Ar-Rāki`īna
Translation (Sahih International): (And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with
those who bow [in worship and obedience].)

Did you know?
Ref: Secrets / Effects of Al Quran Learning/Listening on Human Physiology
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Surah 7 (Al Aaraf)

Did you know?
Ref: Physiology/Secrets of the Heart 14
Surah 22
(Al Hajj)

Did you know?
Purification
Thoughts Heart
Al Quran Learning
Teach Us How To Think
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The following verse refers to the creation of human beings from water: “It is He Who has
Created man from water: Then has He established Relationships of lineage And marriage: for
thy Lord Has power (over all things).” [Al-Qur’an 25:54]
Did you know?
Ref The Qur'aan And Human Physiology (Body Fluids) 16
Surah 25 (Al Furqan)

Human Embyogenesis
Al Quran References:
Surah Al Muminun (23:12-14)
Surah Az Zumar (39:6)
Surah Nuh (71:14)
The Qur’an mentions that human development passes through a
number of distinct stages (Surah Az Zumar, 39:6 and Surah Nuh,
71:14). These stages are descriptive of the embryo’s external
appearance and have been assigned the following names as we read
in Surah Al-Mu’minoon, 23: 12-14.
Ref: Embryology in the Qur’an
Did you know?
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It is the journey of creation which Allah, the Almighty, ordered us to contemplate at,
to realize Allah's blessing bestowed upon us and what beautiful when the believer
lives submissively, even for seconds, when he sees the power of Allah is reflected in
the creation of the fetus in his mother's womb. All praises to you Allah! Who created
us in the most beautiful, most magnificent and best form, and granted us your
blessings, the apparent and the hidden. You are more knowing of us than ourselves;
you have talked to us in your glorious book saying: “He knows you well when He
created you from the earth, and when you were fetuses in your mothers’ wombs. So
ascribe not purity to yourselves. He knows best him who fears Allâh and keeps his
duty to Him" Surah An-Najm [The Gathering], 53:32. Oh Allah, we shall neither
ascribe purity to ourselves nor to anyone else, as you are more knowing of our
doings and more knowing of what fits our situation, so prepare for us a knowledge
that gives us benefit and makes us closer to you. Ref: Secrets of Quran Miracles
Did you know?
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Picture calling to praise Allah

DNA --- The genetic codeDNA is a macromolecule located at the nucleus of
every cell of our body, it contains more than
three thousands millions information! It also
contains the systems needed for cell
reproduction and the information that guarantee
cellular health and body health in general. One of
Allah’s secrets bestowed in DNA is that nobody
can have DNA similar to another one, therefore it
is considered as a perfect genetic fingerprint to
identify any person and distinguish him form
others.is it a coincidence? Allah Almighty says
about Himself: (He is Allah, the Creator, the
Inventor of all things, and the Bestower of forms.
To Him belong the Best Names) Surah Al-Hashr
[The Gathering], 59: 24.
Ref: Secrets of Quran Miracles
Did you know?
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There are many benefits in the fig fruit that were mentioned in the Glorious Quran,
and rather Allah, the Almighty took an oath by it. The most important of which is that
fig is very rich in minerals. It is also very useful in the prevention of cancer. It also acts
as tonic for the cells; it delays the aging process and contains a substance excreted by
the brain which is very vital material and necessary for the function of the heart,
brain and organs of the body. It is necessary to take few pieces of figs after the age of
35 to supply the body with this item that is necessary for its vitality. Some research
also confirms that the leaves of the cactus benefit diabetic patients. Does not this
fruit deserve to be taken oath with by Allah, the Almighty and even a special Sura;
chapter in the Quran to be named after it. Allah stated in Glorious Quran, Al-Tin [The
Fig] 95:1-4, ‘By the Fig and the Olive, And the Mount of Sinai, And this City of
security,- We have indeed created man in the best of moulds’.
Did you know?
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Fig is a nutrition and medicine

Did you know?
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A recent British study has found that the growth of the brain lasts until almost the age of forty
and then it stops afterwards. Another study affirms that the mental capacities start to
deteriorate after the age of forty. Amazingly, the holy Qur’an says that man reaches the age of
full strength when he becomes forty and then consequently starts deteriorating after wards.
Allah, the almighty says in the holy Qur'an:
“We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in
pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty
months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says,
"O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou has bestowed upon
me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest
approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to
Thee) in Islam."” Ahqaf: 46: 15
Our question to all skeptics of the message of Islam is how Prophet Mohammad, PBUH, knew
that the age of forty is the separating line between the completion of mental capacities and
the deterioration of such capacities.
The Age of Forty

Did you know?
Explanation About Total number of Ayat (verses) in Al Quran (Click Here)
Scholars have different opinions about the number of the Quranic verses.
But this conflict is just about “numerating” the verses.
Here are some points about the difference:
a) Some scholars numerated the long sentences as 2 or 3 verses, while some others regarded
them as 1 whole verse.
b) Besides, Shafii scholars regarded “Bismillah r- Rahman-ir-Rahim” as a part of each sura and
didn’t numerate them. But the Hanafi scholarsregarded each “Bismillah r- Rahman-ir-Rahim”
as specific verses, so counted them.
c) It’s the same about the hurooful muqattaa (some secret letters which are written in the
beginning of some suras like ”Ya sin, ha mim”.) Some scholars numerated them as specific
verses, while the others not.
The number of the verses according to Scholars:
 Ibn-i-Abbas (RA): 6616
 Nafi (RA): 6217
 Shayba (RA): 6214
 Scholars of Egypt (RA): 6226
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 Zamahshari (RA) (the genius Eloquence Scholar of the Arabic language and literature): 6666.
 Bediuzzaman, mujaddid (the reformer) of the 13 century, also has the opinion of 6666 verses.
 Ibn-i Huzeyme (one of the big imams) made the following explanations on “6666” issue while
handling the “Quran’s miracle of number” topic of his book titled “An Nasih wa’l Mansuh”:
1) 1000 verses about Promising (wa’ad)
2) 1000 about Threat (wa’id)
3) 1000 Command (amr) verses
4) 1000 Forbiddance (nahy) verses
5) 1000 Information and Story verses
6) 1000 Warning and Example verses
7) 500 verses about Ruling
8) 100 verses about Invocation and Glorification
9) 66 “nasih and mansuh” ("the Abrogating and Abrogated") verses
Totally there are 6666 verses in the Quran
Consequently, the expression “Quran has 6666 verses.” is based on the mentioned points.
Did you know?
(1000+1000+1000+1000+1000+1000+500+100+66 = 6666)
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Did you know?
But Today, All Accepting the Opinion of Al Kufa that
Al Quran Consist of 6236 verses.
(6236 verses followed in the present discussion )
 Total number of verses in Al Quran is 6236 with the “Bismillah r-
Rahman-ir-Rahim” not included except for Surah Al Fatihah.
 With “Bismillah r- Rahman-ir-Rahim” included the total number
of Quranic Verses are 112 + 6236 = 6348.
Scholars after the Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ have done
additional division of the Qur’an (i.e. Manzil, Juz and Hizb)
for the convenience of reading/memorization (recitation)
of the whole Qur’an mentioned on page no. 8.
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Did you know?
Explanation About number of Ruku in Al Quran (Click Here)
 There are 540 Ruku in Al Quran. (Click Here)
 This subdivision is not part of original revelation but adopted later-on to facilitate
completion of Al Quran on the 27th night of Ramadan (i.e. on Laylatul Qadr).
 The Ruku of The Holy Quran was not to be found in the time of Nabi Muhammad (‫,)ﷺ‬ nor
in the time of the Sahaaba (RA). Around 4 AH the Ulema of Bukhara, Russia divided the
entire Quran into 540 Ruku for Taraaweeh purposes.
 The Equation is as Follows:
 When devising these Ruku the Ulema made sure that Ruku contained Ayat of the
same topic and theme; because the Hafiz goes into Ruku after reciting it in one
Raka'at of Taraaweeh Salaah.
 After further study found that Al Quran has Actual 558 Ruku. (Click Here)
(558 Ruku followed in the present discussion)
1 Ruku per Raka'at x 20 Raka'at = 20 Ruku per Night of Ramadan x 27 Nights of Ramadan = 540 Ruku
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Dua
ْۖ‫ا‬َّ‫ن‬ِ‫ْم‬ْ‫َّل‬‫ب‬َ‫ق‬َ‫ت‬ْ‫َا‬‫ن‬َّ‫ب‬َ‫ُْر‬‫ل‬‫ي‬ِ‫ع‬‫ا‬َ‫م‬ْ‫س‬ِ‫إ‬ َ‫ِْو‬‫ت‬ْ‫ي‬َ‫ب‬ْ‫ْال‬َ‫ن‬ِ‫ْم‬َ‫د‬ِ‫ع‬‫ا‬ َ‫و‬َ‫ق‬ْ‫ْال‬ُ‫م‬‫ِي‬‫ه‬‫ا‬ َ‫ْر‬‫ب‬ِ‫إ‬ُْ‫ع‬َ‫ف‬ ْ‫ر‬َ‫ي‬ْْ‫ذ‬ِ‫إ‬ َ‫و‬ْْ‫ْال‬ُ‫ع‬‫ي‬ِ‫م‬َّ‫س‬‫ْال‬َ‫نت‬َ‫ْأ‬َ‫ك‬َّ‫ن‬ِ‫إ‬ُْ‫م‬‫ي‬ِ‫ل‬َ‫ع‬-2:127
("Our Lord, accept [this duty] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.”)
Ameen
The Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬) ) said,
ُْ‫ه‬َ‫م‬َّ‫ل‬َ‫ع‬ َ‫ْو‬َ‫آن‬ ْ‫ر‬ُ‫ق‬ْ‫ْال‬َ‫م‬َّ‫ل‬َ‫ع‬َ‫ت‬ْْ‫ن‬َ‫م‬ْْ‫م‬ُ‫ك‬ُ‫ْر‬‫ي‬َ‫خ‬
"The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.“
Sahih Al-Bukhari: 5027, In-book reference: Book 66, Hadith 49 USC-MSA web (English)reference: Vol. 6, Book 61, Hadith 545 (deprecatednumberingscheme)
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Ref.: 1
Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ said that everything has its peak and the peak of Al Quran
is Baqarah. It begins with the answer to the prayer Allah (‫)ﷻ‬ has taught us in Surah
Fatihah. The beginning words are “This is the Book in which there is no doubt and is
a guidance unto the Allah (‫-)ﷻ‬fearing.”
In Musnad Ahmad, Sahih Muslim, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasai, it is written that Abu
Hurayrah said that the Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ said,
“Do not turn your houses into graves. Indeed, Shaytan does not enter the house
where Surat Al-Baqarah is recited.”
Also recorded that Ash-Shabi said that Abdullah bin Masud said, “Those who recites
10 Ayahs from Surat Al-Baqarah in a night, then Satan will not enter their house that
night. These are four from the beginning of Surah Baqarah, Ayat Al-Kursi (255), the
following two Ayat (256-257) and the last three Ayat.

Dua
Ameen
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Ref.: 1
Sahl bin Sad said that the Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ said,
Everything has a hump a peek, and Al-Baqarah is the peek of the Quran. Whoever
recites Surah Al-Baqarah at night in his house, then Satan will not enter that house
for 3 nights. And the one who recites it during a day in his house, then Satan will not
enter that house for 3 days.
At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasai and Ibn Majah recorded, Abu Hurayrah said, “The Prophet
Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ sent an army consisting of many men and asked each about what
they memorized of the Quran. The Prophet came to one of the youth and asked him,
`What have you memorized young man?, He said, I memorized such and such Surahs
and also Surah Baqarah. The Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ said, You memorized Surah
Baqarah’ He said, Yes. The Prophet responded, Then you are their commander.

Dua
Ameen
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Ref.: 1
Also in At-Tirmidhi, The Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ said,
Learn Quran and recite it, for the example of whoever learns the Quran, recites it and
stick fast to it, is the example of a bag that is full of musk whose scent fills the air. The
example of whoever learns the Quran and then become lazy in his acts while the
Quran is in his memory, is the example of a bag that has musk, but is closed tight.
Ahmad ibn Hanbal said that Abdullah bin Buraydah narrated from his father, “I was
sitting with the Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ and I heard him saying,
Learn Surah Baqarah, because in learning it there is blessing, in ignoring it there is
sorrow, and the sorceresses cannot memorize it.

Dua
Ameen
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Ref.: 1
Ahmad ibn Hanbal recorded that An-Nawwas bin Saman said that the Prophet
Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ said,
On the Day of Resurrection the Quran and its people who used to implement it will
be brought forth, preceded by Surah Baqarah and Surah Aale Imran.
An-Nawwas said, “The Prophet Muhammad (‫)ﷺ‬ set three examples for these two
Surahs and I did not forget these examples ever since. He said,
They will come like two clouds, two dark shades or two lines of birds arguing on
behalf of their people.

Dua
Ameen
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Ref.: 1
The major part of Surah Al-Baqarah was revealed during the first two years of the
Prophet Muhammad (‫’)ﷺ‬s life at Madinah. However, some verses revealed at a later
period has been included in this Surah because their contents are closely matching
to those dealing in this Surah. Like the verses, regarding the prohibition of interest
revealed during the last period of Prophet Muhammad (‫’)ﷺ‬s life but have been
inserted in this Surah. Also, the last three verses revealed at Makkah also been
included in it.

Dua
Ameen
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Ref.: 1
Surah Al-Baqarah mainly deals with a number of issues related to creed, history, law
and virtue. There are three types of people discussed in this Surah Believers,
Disbelievers and Hypocrites. At Makkah the Quran generally addressed the
Polytheists who were unaware of Islam, but at Madinah, it is also dealing with the
Jews who were familiarized with the doctrine of God, Angels,
Hereafter, Revelation and Prophethood. Quran tells that religion was one for all
humankind and Jews were actually Muslims as this the religion of their forefather
Abraham (Ibrahim (AS)), but they had even given up their real name Muslim and
assumed the name Jew and made religion the monopoly of the children of Israel.
Many past events have been told from their own history to warn and advise them.
Almost a one third part of this Surah has been addressed to the Israelites.

Dua
Ameen
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Ref.: 1
Medinah is entirely different from Makkah as here the first time it changes believers
status from individuals to a community. Therefore, instructions for the survival of
community are necessary as they have now threats from many sides from
disbelievers, from nearby Jews and from inside in the form of hypocrites. Now also it
has to turn its attention to the social, cultural and legal problems as well.

Dua
Ameen
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Al Quran (Chapter 02): Surah Al-Baqarah [The Cow/ The Heifer]