Surah Baqarah Arabic Recitation | سورة البقرة القارئ احمد الدباغ

Chapter 2 of the Quran, also known as Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), is the longest surah (chapter) of the Quran. Here is a basic infographic in text form:

Surah Al-Baqarah Infographic
Name: Al-Baqarah (The Cow)

Place of Revelation: Madinah (Hence, it is a Madani Surah)

Order of Revelation: It is the 87th Surah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Verses (Ayahs): 286

Themes:

Faith & Obedience: Emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to God.
Guidance: It is a guide for those who are conscious of God.
Legislation: Provides a comprehensive code of ethics and moral guidelines, as well as legal prescriptions for aspects like family, economy, and ethics.
Stories of Previous Prophets: Narratives about Adam, Moses, and other prophets to provide moral and spiritual insights.
Special Features:

Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse): Verse 255 of this surah is one of the most famous verses in the Quran, often memorized and used in prayers for protection and blessing.
Al-Baqarah 282: The longest verse in the Quran, known as Ayat al-Dayn (The Debt Verse), providing guidelines about writing down debts.
The Last Two Verses: Believed to be among the greatest verses of the Quran and are often recited for protection and blessings.
Key Messages:

Social Justice: Instructions about justice, charity, and the care of orphans.
Spiritual and Moral Upbringing: Guidance about maintaining social equilibrium and moral standards.
Legal Ordinances: Various laws about matters such as fasting, Hajj, fighting, wine, and gambling.
Importance:

It was revealed over a period of almost 10 years, addressing both the Muslim community in Madinah and the mankind and Jinn at large.
Outlines general doctrines (such as the sovereignty of God, life after death, and resurrection) and also provides directives for moral, social, and legal life.
Summary of Contents:
Verses 1-5: Characteristics of the righteous.
Verses 6-20: Characteristics of the disbelievers.
Verses 21-39: Guidance and directives for humanity.
Verses 40-123: Bani Israel (Children of Israel) and their violation of the covenant.
Verses 124-163: The status of Ibrahim (Abraham) and the Kaaba.
Verses 164-242: Various directives and parables.
Verses 243-286: More directives, narratives, and the closing of the Surah.

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