Surah 2
Al-Baqarah
The Cow
Madani286 verses352 sections
البقرة
Contents
Start reading- 1Which was revealed in Al-Madinah
- 2Virtues of Surat Al-Baqarah and Surat Al `Imran
- 3Surat Al-Baqarah was revealed in Al-MadinahVerse 1
- 4The Discussion of the Individual Letters
- 5The Letters at the Beginning of Surahs
- 6These Letters testify to the Miraculous Qur'anVerse 2
- 7There is no Doubt in the Qur'an
- 8Guidance is granted to Those Who have Taqwa
- 9The Meaning of Al-MuttaqinVerse 3
- 10There are Two Types of Hidayah (Guidance)
- 11Meaning of Taqwa
- 12The Meaning of Iman
- 13The Meaning of Al-Ghayb
- 14Meaning of Iqamat As-Salah
- 15The Meaning of "Spending'' in this Ayah
- 16The Meaning of SalahVerse 4
- 17Attributes of the BelieversVerse 5
- 18Guidance and Success are awarded to the BelieversVerses 6–7
- 19Meaning of Khatama
- 20The Meaning of Ghishawah
- 21The HypocritesVerses 8–9
- 22Meaning of Nifaq
- 23The Beginning of Hypocrisy
- 24The Tafsir of Ayah 2:8Verse 10
- 25The Meaning of "Disease" in this AyahVerses 11–12
- 26Meaning of Mischief
- 27Types of Mischief that the Hypocrites commitVerses 13–15
- 28The Hypocrites' Cunning and Deceit
- 29Human and Jinn Devils
- 30The Meaning of "Mocking"
- 31The Hypocrites suffering for their Plots
- 32Meaning of "Leaves them increasing in their deviation to wander blindly"Verses 16–18
- 33The Example of the HypocritesVerses 19–20
- 34Another Parable of the Hypocrites
- 35Types of Believers and Types of Disbelievers
- 36Types of HeartsVerses 21–22
- 37Tawhid Al-Uluhiyyah
- 38A Hadith with the same Meaning
- 39Signs of Allah's ExistenceVerses 23–24
- 40The Message of Messenger of Allah is True
- 41The Challenge
- 42Examples of the Miracle of the Qur'an
- 43The Qur'an is the Greatest Miracle given to the Prophet
- 44Meaning of "Stones"
- 45Jahannam (Hellfire) exists nowVerse 25
- 46Rewards of Righteous Believers
- 47The similarity between the Fruits of Paradise
- 48The Wives of the People of Paradise are PureVerses 26–27
- 49A Parable about the Life of This World
- 50The Meaning of "Loss"Verses 28–29
- 51Evidence of Allah's Ability
- 52The Beginning of the Creation
- 53The Earth was created before Heaven
- 54Spreading the Earth out after the Heavens were createdVerse 30
- 55Adam and His Children inhabited the Earth, Generation after Generation
- 56The Obligation of appointing a Khalifah and some related IssuesVerses 31–33
- 57The Virtue of Adam over the Angels
- 58Adam's Virtue of Knowledge is demonstratedVerse 34
- 59Honoring Adam when the Angels prostrated before Him
- 60The Prostration was before Adam but the Obedience was to AllahVerses 35–36
- 61Adam was honored again
- 62Hawwa' was created before Adam entered Paradise
- 63Allah tests Adam
- 64Adam was very Tall
- 65Adam remained in Paradise for an Hour
- 66A Doubt and a RebuttalVerse 37
- 67Adam repents and supplicates to AllahVerses 38–41
- 68Encouraging the Children of Israel to embrace Islam
- 69Israel is Prophet Ya`qub (Jacob)
- 70Allah's Blessings for the Children of Israel
- 71Reminding the Children of Israel of Allah's Covenant with ThemVerses 42–43
- 72The Prohibition of hiding the Truth and distorting It with FalsehoodVerse 44
- 73The Condemnation of commanding Others to observe Righteousness while ignoring RighteousnessVerses 45–46
- 74The Support that comes with Patience and PrayerVerse 47
- 75Reminding the Children of Israel that They were preferred above the Other Nations
- 76The Ummah of Muhammad is Better than the Children of IsraelVerse 48
- 77Neither Intercession, Ransom, or Assistance will be accepted on behalf of the DisbelieversVerses 49–50
- 78The Children of Israel were saved from Pharaoh and His Army Who drowned
- 79Fasting the Day of `AshuraVerses 51–53
- 80The Children of Israel worshipped the CalfVerse 54
- 81The Children of Israel kill each other in RepentanceVerses 55–56
- 82The Best among the Children of Israel ask to see Allah; their subsequent Death and ResurrectionVerse 57
- 83The Shade, the Manna and the Quail
- 84The Virtue of Muhammad's Companions over the Companions of all Other ProphetsVerses 58–59
- 85The Jews were Rebellious instead of Appreciative when They gained VictoryVerse 60
- 86Twelve Springs gush forthVerse 61
- 87The Children of Israel preferred Foods inferior to Manna and Quails
- 88Covering the Jews in Humiliation and Misery
- 89Meaning of KibrVerse 62
- 90Faith and doing Righteous Deeds equals Salvation in all Times
- 91The Meaning of Mu'min, or Believer
- 92Why the Jews were called `Yahud
- 93Why the Christians were called Nasara
- 94The Sabi'un or SabiansVerses 63–64
- 95Taking the Covenant from the JewsVerses 65–66
- 96The Jews breach the Sanctity of the Sabbath
- 97The Monkeys and Swine that exist now are not the Descendants of Those that were transformedVerse 67
- 98The Story of the murdered Israeli Man and the CowVerses 68–71
- 99The Stubbornness of the Jews regarding the Cow; Allah made the Matter difficult for ThemVerses 72–73
- 100Bringing the murdered Man back to LifeVerse 74
- 101The Harshness of the Jews
- 102Solid Inanimate Objects possess a certain Degree of AwarenessVerses 75–77
- 103There was little Hope that the Jews Who lived during the Time of the Prophet could have believed
- 104The Jews knew the Truth of the Prophet, but disbelieved in HimVerses 78–79
- 105The Meaning of `Ummi
- 106The Explanation of Amani
- 107Woe unto Those Criminals among the JewsVerse 80
- 108The Jews hope They will only remain in the Fire for a Few DaysVerses 81–82
- 109When Small Sins gather, They bring about DestructionVerse 83
- 110The Covenant that Allah took from the Children of IsraelVerses 84–86
- 111The Terms of the Covenant and their Breach of ItVerse 87
- 112The Arrogance of the Jews who denied and killed Their Prophets
- 113Jibril is Ruh Al-Qudus
- 114The Jews tried to kill the ProphetVerses 88–89
- 115The Jews were awaiting the Prophet's coming, but They disbelieved in Him when He was sentVerses 90–92
- 116Although The Jews denied the Truth, They claimed to be Believers!Verse 93
- 117The Jews rebel after Allah took Their Covenant and raised the Mountain above Their HeadsVerses 94–96
- 118Calling the Jews to invoke Allah to destroy the Unjust Party
- 119Disbelievers wish They could live longerVerses 97–98
- 120The Jews are the Enemies of Jibril
- 121Choosing Some Angels to believe in over Others is Disbelief like choosing Some Prophets over OthersVerses 99–103
- 122Proofs of Muhammad's Prophethood
- 123The Jews break Their Covenants
- 124The Jews abandoned the Book of Allah and practiced Magic
- 125Magic existed before Sulayman (Solomon)
- 126The Story of Harut and Marut, and the Explanation that They were Angels
- 127Learning Magic is Kufr
- 128Causing a Separation between the Spouses is One of the Effects of Magic
- 129Allah's Appointed Term supercedes EverythingVerses 104–105
- 130Manners in Speech
- 131The extreme Enmity that the Disbelievers and the People of the Book have against MuslimsVerses 106–107
- 132The Meaning of Naskh
- 133Naskh occurs even though the Jews deny itVerse 108
- 134The Prohibition of Unnecessary QuestionsVerses 109–110
- 135The Prohibition of following the Ways of the People of the Book
- 136The Encouragement to perform Good DeedsVerses 111–113
- 137The Hopes of the People of the Book
- 138The Jews and Christians dispute among Themselves out of Disbelief and StubbornnessVerse 114
- 139Of the Most Unjust are Those Who prevent People from the Masjids and strive for their Ruin
- 140The Good News that Islam shall prevailVerse 115
- 141Facing the Qiblah (Direction of the Prayer)
- 142The Qiblah for the People of Al-Madinah is what is between the East and the WestVerses 116–117
- 143Refuting the Claim that Allah has begotten a Son
- 144Everything is within Allah's Grasp
- 145The Meaning of Badi`Verses 118–119
- 146The Description of the Prophet in the TawrahVerses 120–121
- 147The Meaning of Correct TilawahVerses 122–124
- 148Ibrahim Al-Khalil was an Imam for the People
- 149What were the Words that Ibrahim was tested with
- 150The Unjust do not qualify for Allah's PromiseVerse 125
- 151The Virtue of Allah's House
- 152Allah described the House as a safe resort and refuge, for those who visit it are safe, even if they had committed acts of evil. This honor comes from the honor of the person who built it first, Khalil Ar-Rahman, just as Allah said,Verses 126–128
- 153The Command to purify the House
- 154Makkah is a Sacred AreaVerse 129
- 155Ibrahim invokes Allah to make Makkah an Area of Safety and Sustenance
- 156Building the Ka`bah and asking Allah to accept This Deed
- 157The Story of rebuilding the House by Quraysh before the Messenger of Allah was sent as Prophet
- 158The Dispute regarding Who should place the Black Stone in Its Place
- 159Ibn Az-Zubayr rebuilds Al-Ka`bah the way the Prophet wished
- 160An Ethiopian will destroy the Ka`bah just before the Last Hour
- 161Al-Khalil's Supplication
- 162The Meaning of Manasik
- 163Ibrahim's Supplication that Allah sends the Prophet
- 164The Meaning of Al-Kitab wal-HikmahVerses 130–132
- 165Only the Fools deviate from Ibrahim's Religion
- 166Adhering to Tawhid until DeathVerses 133–134
- 167Ya`qub's Will and Testament to His Children upon His DeathVerses 135–136
- 168The Muslim believes in all that Allah `revealed and all the ProphetsVerses 137–143
- 169Changing the Qiblah ـ Direction of the PrayerVerse 144
- 170The Virtues of Muhammad's Nation
- 171The Wisdom behind changing the Qiblah
- 172The First Abrogation in the Qur'an was about the Qiblah
- 173Is the Qiblah the Ka`bah itself or its General Direction
- 174The Jews had Knowledge that the (Muslim) Qiblah would later be changedVerse 145
- 175The Stubbornness and Disbelief of the JewsVerses 146–147
- 176The Jews know that the Prophet is True, but they hide the TruthVerse 148
- 177Every Nation has a QiblahVerses 149–150
- 178Why was changing the Qiblah mentioned thrice
- 179The Wisdom behind abrogating the Previous QiblahVerses 151–152
- 180Muhammad's Prophecy is a Great Bounty from AllahVerses 153–154
- 181The Virtue of Patience and Prayer
- 182The Life enjoyed by MartyrsVerses 155–157
- 183The Believer is Patient with the Affliction and thus gains a Reward
- 184The Virtue of asserting that We all belong to Allah, during AfflictionsVerse 158
- 185The Meaning of "it is not a sin'' in the Ayah
- 186The Wisdom behind legislating Sa`i between As-Safa and Al-MarwahVerses 159–162
- 187The Eternal Curse for Those Who hide Religious Commandments
- 188Cursing the Disbelievers is allowedVerses 163–164
- 189The Proofs for TawhidVerses 165–167
- 190The Condition of the Polytheists in this Life and the HereafterVerses 168–169
- 191The Order to eat the Lawful Things, and the Prohibition of following the Footsteps of ShaytanVerses 170–171
- 192The Polytheist imitates Other Polytheists
- 193The Disbeliever is just like an AnimalVerses 172–173
- 194The Command to eat Pure Things and the Explanation of the Prohibited Things
- 195The Prohibited is Allowed in Cases of EmergencyVerses 174–176
- 196Criticizing the Jews for concealing what Allah revealedVerse 177
- 197Al-Birr (Piety, Righteousness)Verses 178–179
- 198The Command and the Wisdom behind the Law of Equality
- 199The Benefits and Wisdom of the Law of EqualityVerses 180–182
- 200Including Parents and Relatives in the Will was later abrogated
- 201The Will for the Relatives that do not qualify as Inheritors
- 202The Will should observe Justice
- 203The Virtue of Fairness in the WillVerses 183–184
- 204The Order to Fast
- 205The various Stages of FastingVerse 185
- 206The Fidyah (Expiation) for breaking the Fast is for the Old and the Ailing
- 207The Virtue of Ramadan and the Revelation of the Qur'an in it.
- 208The Virtues of the Qur'an
- 209The Obligation of Fasting Ramadan
- 210Several Rulings concerning the Fast
- 211Ease and not Hardship
- 212Remembering Allah upon performing the Acts of WorshipVerse 186
- 213Allah hears the Servant's Supplication
- 214Allah accepts the Invocation
- 215Three Persons Whose Supplication will not be rejectedVerse 187
- 216Eating, Drinking and Sexual Intercourse are allowed during the Nights of Ramadan
- 217Time for Suhur
- 218Suhur is recommended
- 219There is no Harm in beginning the Fast while Junub (a state of major ritual impurity)
- 220Fasting ends at Sunset
- 221Prohibition of Uninterrupted Fasting (Wisal)
- 222The Rulings of I`tikafVerse 188
- 223Bribery is prohibited and is a Sin
- 224The Judge's Ruling does not allow the Prohibited or prohibit the LawfulVerse 189
- 225The Crescent Moons
- 226Righteousness comes from TaqwaVerses 190–193
- 227The Command to fight Those Who fight Muslims and killing Them wherever They are found
- 228The Prohibition of mutilating the Dead and stealing from the captured Goods
- 229Shirk is worse than Killing
- 230Fighting in the Sacred Area is prohibited, except in Self-Defense
- 231The Order to fight until there is no more FitnahVerse 194
- 232Fighting during the Sacred Months is prohibited, except in Self-DefenseVerse 195
- 233The Command to spend in the Cause of AllahVerse 196
- 234The Command to complete Hajj and `UmrahVerse 197
- 235If One is prevented while in Route, He slaughters the Sacrifice, shaves his Head and ends Ihram
- 236Whoever shaved his Head during Ihram, will have to pay the Fidyah
- 237Tamattu` during Hajj
- 238Whoever performs Tamattu` should fast Ten Days if He does not have a Hady
- 239The Residents of Makkah do not perform Tamattu
- 240When does Ihram for Hajj start
- 241The Months of Hajj
- 242Prohibition of Rafath (Sexual Intercourse) during Hajj
- 243The Prohibition of Fusuq during Hajj
- 244The Prohibition of arguing during Hajj
- 245The Encouragement for Righteous Deeds and to bring Provisions for Hajj
- 246The Provisions of the HereafterVerse 198
- 247Commercial Transactions during Hajj
- 248Standing at `Arafat
- 249The Time to leave `Arafat and Al-Muzdalifah
- 250Al-Mash`ar Al-HaramVerse 199
- 251The Order to stand on `Arafat and to depart from it
- 252Asking Allah for His ForgivenessVerses 200–202
- 253The Order for Remembrance of Allah and seeking Good in this Life and the Hereafter upon completing the Rites of HajjVerse 203
- 254Remembering Allah during the Days of Tashriq - Days of Eating and Drinking
- 255The Appointed DaysVerses 204–207
- 256The Characteristics of the Hypocrites
- 257Rejecting Advice is Characteristic of the Hypocrites
- 258The Sincere Believer prefers pleasing AllahVerses 208–209
- 259Entering Islam in its Entirety is obligatedVerse 210
- 260Do not delay embracing the FaithVerses 211–212
- 261The Punishment for changing Allah's Favor and mocking the BelieversVerse 213
- 262Disputing, after the Clear Signs have come, indicates DeviationVerse 214
- 263Victory only comes after succeeding in the TrialsVerse 215
- 264Who deserves the Nafaqah (Spending or Charity)Verse 216
- 265Jihad is made ObligatoryVerses 217–218
- 266The Nakhlah Military Maneuvers, and the Ruling on Fighting during the Sacred MonthsVerses 219–220
- 267The Gradual Prohibition of Khamr (Alchoholic Drink)
- 268Spending whatever One could spare of his Money on Charity
- 269Maintaining the Orphan's PropertyVerse 221
- 270The Prohibition of marrying Mushrik Men and WomenVerses 222–223
- 271Sexual Intercourse with Menstruating Women is prohibited
- 272Anal Sex is prohibited
- 273The Reason behind revealing Allah's Statement: "Your Wives are a Tilth for You."Verses 224–225
- 274The Prohibition of swearing to abandon a Good Deed
- 275The Laghw (Unintentional) VowsVerses 226–227
- 276The Ila' and its RulingsVerse 228
- 277The `Iddah (Waiting Period) of the Divorced Woman
- 278The Meaning of Al-Quru
- 279A Woman's Statement about Menses and Purity is to be accepted
- 280The Husband has the Right to take back his Divorced Wife during the `Iddah (Waiting Period)
- 281The Rights the Spouses have over Each Other
- 282The Virtue Men have over WomenVerses 229–230
- 283Divorce is Thrice
- 284Taking back the Mahr (Dowry)
- 285Allowing Khul` and the Return of the Mahr in that Case
- 286The `Iddah (Waiting Period) for the Khul
- 287Transgressing the set limits of Allah is an Injustice
- 288Pronouncing Three Divorces at the same Time is Unlawful
- 289The Wife cannot be taken back after the Third Divorce
- 290The Curse on the Participants of Tahlil/Halalah
- 291When does a Woman who was divorced Three Times become Eligible for Her First HusbandVerse 231
- 292Being Kind to the Divorced WifeVerse 232
- 293The Wali (Guardian) of the Divorced Woman should not prevent Her from going back to Her Husband
- 294There is no Marriage without a Wali (for the Woman)
- 295The Reason behind revealing the Ayah (2:232)Verse 233
- 296The Suckling Period is only Two Years
- 297Suckling beyond the Two Years
- 298Suckling for Monetary Compensation
- 299No Darar (Harm) or Dirar (Revenge)
- 300Fitam (weaning) occurs by Mutual ConsentVerse 234
- 301The `Iddah (Waiting Period) of the Widow
- 302The Wisdom behind legislating the `Iddah
- 303The `Iddah of the Slave Mother whose Master dies
- 304Mourning is required during the `Iddah of DeathVerse 235
- 305Mentioning Marriage indirectly during the `IddahVerse 236
- 306Divorce before consummating the Marriage
- 307The Mut`ah (Gift) at the time of DivorceVerse 237
- 308The Wife gets half of Her Mahr if She is divorced before the Marriage is consummatedVerses 238–239
- 309The Middle Prayer
- 310The Proof that the `Asr Prayer is the Middle Prayer
- 311The Prohibition of speaking during the Prayer
- 312The Fear Prayer
- 313Prayer during the Times of Peace is performed normallyVerses 240–242
- 314Ayah (2:240) was abrogated
- 315The Necessity of the Mut`ah (Gift) at the Time of DivorceVerses 243–245
- 316The Story of the Dead People
- 317Abandoning Jihad does not alter Destiny
- 318The Good Loan and its RewardVerse 246
- 319The Story of the Jews Who sought a King to be appointed over ThemVerses 247–253
- 320Allah Honored Some Prophets Above OthersVerses 254–255
- 321The Virtue of Ayat Al-Kursi
- 322Allah's Greatest Name is in Ayat Al-Kursi
- 323Ayat Al-Kursi has Ten Complete Arabic Sentences 1. Allah's statement,Verse 256
- 324No Compulsion in Religion
- 325Tawhid is the Most Trustworthy HandholdVerses 257–258
- 326The Debate Between Ibrahim Al-Khalil and King NimrodVerse 259
- 327The Story of `UzayrVerse 260
- 328The Khalil Supplicates to Allah to Show Him How He Resurrects the Dead
- 329The Answer to Al-Khalil's RequestVerse 261
- 330Rewards of Spending in Allah's CauseVerses 262–264
- 331To Remind About Charity Given is ForbiddenVerses 265–266
- 332The Example of Evil Deeds Nullifying Good DeedsVerses 267–269
- 333The Encouragement to Spend Honest Money for Allah's Sake
- 334Shaytanic Doubts Concerning Spending in Charity
- 335The Meaning of Al-HikmahVerses 270–271
- 336The Virtue of Disclosing or Concealing CharityVerses 272–274
- 337Giving Charity to Polytheists
- 338Who Deserves Charity
- 339Praise for those who Spend in CharityVerse 275
- 340The Punishment for Dealing with Riba (Interest and Usury)Verses 276–277
- 341Allah Does Not Bless Riba
- 342Allah Increases Charity, Just as One Raises His Animal
- 343Allah Does not Like the Disbelieving Sinners
- 344Praising Those Who Thank AllahVerses 278–281
- 345The Necessity of Taqwa and Avoiding Riba
- 346Riba Constitutes War Against Allah and His Messenger
- 347Being Kind to Debtors Who Face Financial DifficultiesVerse 282
- 348The Necessity of Writing Transactions That Take Effect Later onVerse 283
- 349Witnesses Should Attend the Dictation of Contracts
- 350What is the `Mortgaging' Mentioned in the AyahVerse 284
- 351Would the Servants be Accountable for What They Conceal in Their HeartsVerses 285–286
- 352The Tafsir of the Last Two Ayat of Surat Al-Baqarah