Meaning of Surah Al Baqarah and its Contents, Also Learn the Virtues for Muslims who Recite it

Kapanlagi.com - Reading the Quran is one of the recommended practices in Islam. As the holy book, the Quran serves as a guide in living life. In the Quran, there are several chapters and verses that contain Allah's commands and prohibitions. Of the many chapters, Al Baqarah has the most verses. That's why it's important to know the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah.

Since it has many verses, not many people are able to memorize the words and meaning of Surah Al Baqarah. However, as the longest chapter, Al Baqarah certainly holds many virtues. Therefore, if one cannot memorize it, at least every Muslim is encouraged to read and understand the contents of Surah Al Baqarah.

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Summarized from various sources, the following is a review of the meaning, contents, and virtues of Surah Al Baqarah.

1. Meaning of Surah Al Baqarah

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Al Baqarah is the second chapter in the Quran, after Surah Al Fatihah as the opening. Surah Al Baqarah was revealed in the city of Medina, so it is classified as a Madaniyah chapter. As mentioned earlier, Al Baqarah is the longest chapter in the Quran, with a total of 286 verses.

In general, the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah is a female cow. This chapter is called Al Baqarah, which means female cow, because it contains 67 to 74 verses that tell the story of the incident when the Children of Israel were commanded by Prophet Moses to search for a female cow that would be slaughtered.

However, the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah is not only about the incident of searching for a female cow by the Children of Israel. More than that, in Al Baqarah there are also many other valuable lessons and stories for Muslims. Al Baqarah is also one of the most important chapters in the Quran. Because in this chapter there is Ayat Kursi, which is considered as one of the great verses.

2. Virtues of Surah Al Baqarah

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As mentioned earlier, the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah has many virtues. These virtues are intended for Muslims who read and practice every verse in Surah Al Baqarah. Here are some explanations related to the virtues of Surah Al Baqarah that every Muslim must know.

1. Protection from Allah SWT

Every Muslim who diligently reads Surah Al Baqarah will receive protection from Allah SWT. Not only for their soul, but also for the house they inhabit. This is as stated in the following hadith:

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Indeed, Allah SWT wrote in a book two thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth, and sent down two verses that conclude Surah Al Baqarah. If they are recited for three nights in a home, Satan will not come near it." (Narrated by Tirmidhi).

2. Reward of Entering Paradise

Another virtue of the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah is the promise of entering Paradise. This virtue is also mentioned in a hadith narrated by An-Nasai in the book of Bulugh Al Maram, which reads:

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi at the end of every obligatory prayer, nothing will prevent him from entering Paradise except death."

3. Requests Granted

Muslims who diligently read Surah Al Baqarah are also promised that Allah SWT will grant all of their requests. This is as mentioned in the following hadith:

"The best name of Allah SWT, if He is called by it, He will answer it, is in three Surahs: Surah Al Baqarah, Ali Imran, and Thahaa." (Narrated by Ibn Majah).

4. Sufficiency in Provision

Muslims need not worry about a lack of provision. The next virtue of Surah Al Baqarah is that Allah SWT will suffice their provision. This is conveyed in the following hadith:

"Whoever recites the last two verses of Al Baqarah at night, that will suffice him." (Narrated by Ibn Majah)

3. Contents of Surah Al Baqarah

The meaning of Surah Al Baqarah is a female cow. However, as explained earlier, the entire Surah Al Baqarah not only talks about the event of searching for a female cow. In the longest surah in the Qur'an, many other things are discussed that are useful for the life of Muslims. Therefore, in addition to the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah, Muslims are also obliged to know its content.

As reported from the website Islam.nu.or.id, Surah Al Baqarah is similar to other Madaniyah surahs that discuss the way of life of Muslims at that time. Therefore, from this surah, we can learn to live our lives according to the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

In addition, the entire meaning of Surah Al Baqarah also discusses many things related to the life of Muslims, such as aspects of faith, righteous deeds, prayer, charity, zakat, and so on. In Surah Al Baqarah, there are also many commands and prohibitions from Allah SWT that must be obeyed by Muslims.

4. Recitation and Meaning of Ayatul Kursi

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As explained earlier, one of the special features of Surah Al Baqarah is the presence of the Ayatul Kursi within it. Here is the recitation and meaning of Ayatul Kursi found in verse 225 of Surah Al Baqarah.

"Allahu laaa ilaaha illaa Huwal Haiyul Qaiyuum; laa taakhuzuhuu sinatunw wa laa nawm; lahuu maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil ard; man zal lazii yashfa'u indahuuu illaa bi-iznih; ya'lamu maa baina aydiihim wa mww khalfahum wa laa yuhiituuna bishai'im min 'ilmih

Meaning:

"Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great."

That is a brief explanation of the meaning of Surah Al Baqarah and its content and virtues. May it be beneficial and increase our faith as Muslims. Amin.

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