Surah Baqarah is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran that consists of 286 verses. The title of Surah al Baqarah means ‘the cow’. It is the longest surah of the Holy Quran that was revealed in Madina.
The prime theme of the Surah Baqarah revolves around the superiority of Hazrat Adam (AS) over angels and satan due to his knowledge. This surah also highlights the sovereignty and oneness of Allah and the belief of Muslims over Allah.
The Quran and Hadiths highlight ample benefits of reading and understanding Surah Baqarah. Some of them are:
Benefits of Reciting Surah al Baqarah:
- Recitation of this surah saves from evil eyes
- The recitation of Surah Baqarah last 2 ayat brings many blessings and rewards to a believer
- Surah al Baqarah also closes a believer to Allah and expresses the power of Allah
- Also, the Ayat ul Kursi in this surah protects one from many things
Besides this, the recitation of Surah Baqarah last 2 ayat has ample importance. In a Hadith, it is quoted that:
“Everybody who recites the 2 verses at the end of Surah Al-Baqarah at night time time, they would suffice for him.”
| Surah Al Baqarah Ayats | Surah Al Baqarah Words | Surah Al Baqarah letters | Surah Al Baqarah Rukus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 6958 | 25902 | 40 |
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The common FAQs about Surah Baqarah are:
There are 286 Ayat and 40 Rukun in Surah al Baqarah
The longest surah of the Holy Quran is located in Juz 1-3
The length of Surah Baqarah comprises 286 verses
This surah is located in para 1-3. One can also read and listen to Surah Baqarah mp3 online by clicking on the above attached Surah Baqarah pdf