Surah Baqarah

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

Meaning of “The Concluding Verses of Surah Baqarah”

QuestionWhich verses are meant by “the concluding verses (khawatim) of Surah Baqarah”: the last two or the last three? This is with reference to the following: It was one of the gifts given on the night of Mi‘raj. It is recommended to recite it before sleeping. It is to be…

8 Rajab 144310 February 2022

Protection of the Houses in a Neighbourhood by Reciting Ayatul Kursi

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narrations? عن ابن مسعود قال: قال رجل: يا رسول الله علمني شيئا ينفعني الله به. قال: اقرأ آية الكرسي؛ فإنه يحفظك وذريتك ويحفظ دارك حتى الدويرات حول دارك (Fawaidul Mahamili; Ad-Durrul Manthur, Surah Baqarah, Verse: 255) عن علي بن أبي طالب: سمعت رسول…

3 Muharram 144312 August 2021

Reciting Ten Verses of Surah Baqarah to Retain the Quran

QuestionIs there a narration something to the effect that states if a person recites Surah Fatihah, Surah Baqarah till "Muflihun", Ayatul Kursi and "Aamanar Rasoolu…" Then one won't forget the Quran in the morning? If there is, can it be quoted?

23 Dhul Hijjah 14422 August 2021

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Recited Surah Baqarah in Fajr Salah

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the following part of the Hadith? ”فقال: لو طلعت لم تجدنا غافلين“ صلى بنا أبو بكر رضي الله عنه صلاة الصبح، فقرأ بسورة البقرة في الركعتين جميعا، فلما انصرف قال: له عمر رضي الله عنه كادت الشمس تطلع فقال: لو طلعت لم تجدنا غافلين

12 Sha'ban 14416 April 2020

Which Verses of Surah Baqarah Were Given During Mi’raj

QuestionIn the following Hadith, which specific verses of Surah Baqarah are referred to (i.e., where does it start from)? عن عبدالله بن مسعود: لَمّا أُسْرِيَ برَسولِ اللهِ ﷺ، انْتُهي به إلى سِدْرَةِ المُنْتَهى، وهي في السَّماءِ السّادِسَةِ، إلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُعْرَجُ به مِنَ الأرْضِ فيُقْبَضُ مِنْها، وإلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُهْبَطُ…

5 Muharram 14387 October 2016

Reciting 10 Verses of Surah Baqarah

QuestionI have heard that one who recites ten verses of Surah Baqarah, will not forget the Quran. 1. Is this authentic? 2. When should this be recited and how many times?

5 Ramadan 143622 June 2015

Importance of Reciting the Last Three Verses of Surah Baqarah Before Sleeping

QuestionAre these hadiths authentic? Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "About a man who did not read the last three verses of Surah Baqarah at night, I can not say that he is intelligent" 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "An intelligent man does not go to sleep without reading the last part of…

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143512 February 2014

Reciting the Beginning and End of Surah Baqarah After Burial

QuestionWhat is the status of the narration wherein Sayyiduna Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) is reported to have recited the opening and concluding verses of Suratul Baqarah after the burial of a deceased?