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alBaqarah

Al-Baqarah, meaning The Cow, is the second chapter (surah) of the Qur’an and the longest, comprising 286 verses. It is generally believed to have been revealed in Medina during the later part of the Prophet Muhammad’s life, though some of its opening verses may reflect Meccan material. The surah serves as a comprehensive guide for the Muslim community, addressing doctrine, worship, ethics, and social law.

The content covers a broad range of topics. It reiterates the core Islamic beliefs in the oneness

Notable features include the verse of Ayat al-Kursi (Verse 255), which emphasizes God’s knowledge, sovereignty, and

of
God,
the
truth
of
previous
prophets,
the
reality
of
the
Day
of
Judgment,
and
the
moral
responsibilities
of
believers.
It
provides
detailed
guidance
on
ritual
worship,
fasting
in
Ramadan,
charity,
dietary
laws,
marriage
and
divorce,
contracts
and
financial
dealings,
and
social
justice.
The
surah
also
engages
with
the
People
of
the
Book
(Jews
and
Christians),
urging
faithfulness
to
God's
messages
while
correcting
certain
theological
and
practical
misunderstandings.
It
weaves
narrative
material,
including
the
well-known
episode
of
the
cow,
intended
to
illustrate
obedience
and
the
consequences
of
stubbornness.
power,
and
the
concluding
verses
(2:285–286),
which
affirm
belief
in
the
Prophet
and
conclude
with
the
assurance
that
God
does
not
burden
a
soul
beyond
what
it
can
bear.
Al-Baqarah
is
a
frequently
recited
surah
in
Muslim
daily
life
and
is
considered
foundational
for
Islamic
jurisprudence
and
spiritual
practice.