Chapter 2: Tafseer of Surah Al-Baqarah

Surah Al-Baqarah is the second chapter of the Quran and is the longest surah in the Quran, consisting of 286 verses. It is a comprehensive guide for believers, containing key lessons and guidance for living a righteous life.

The surah is named after the story of the cow (baqarah in Arabic) mentioned in verses sixty-seven to seventy-three, in which the Israelites are commanded to sacrifice a cow for the murder of a fellow Israelite.

It is considered one of the most significant surahs in the holy book Quran, and Muslims often recite it during their daily prayers and on special occasions such as Ramadan.

The surah begins by emphasizing the importance of faith and guidance. It highlights those who believe in Allah and the Hereafter and perform righteous deeds. It also emphasizes the role of the Quran in providing lessons to believers, stating that it is advisable for those who fear Allah and believe in His Oneness.

The surah then relates the story of Adam and Iblis. This story highlights the importance of obedience to Allah and the consequences of disobedience.

This surah is then discussed in the history of the Children of Israel, including their blessings, disobedience to Allah, and the prophets who were sent to them. The surah also warns the believers not to follow in their footsteps, as they will be led astray.

The surah then discusses the laws and commandments of Islam, including those related to prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, marriage, divorce, and inheritance. The surah emphasizes the importance of following these laws and the consequences of disobeying them. It also highlights the mercy and forgiveness of Allah, emphasizing that He is always willing to forgive those who repent and seek His forgiveness.

The surah also discusses the concept of jihad, emphasizing that it is a struggle against desires as well as against external enemies. It highlights the importance of standing up for truth and justice.

The surah also discusses the hypocrites, who claim to be believers but whose actions betray their true beliefs. It warns against their deceit and urges believers to avoid their company. It emphasizes the importance of sincerity and honesty in actions.

Surah al-Baqarah contains many messages and teachings for Muslims. It emphasizes the importance of faith, guidance, and righteous deeds, as well as the laws and commandments of Islam. It shows the importance of seeking forgiveness and mercy from Allah and avoiding hypocrisy and deceit. It also provides a comprehensive guide for believers, containing lessons and guidance for living a righteous life.

In summary, Surah Al-Baqarah is a comprehensive chapter in the Quran, covering a wide range of topics such as

Belief in Allah and the Day of Judgment

The stories of previous prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and others

The construction of the Kaaba in Mecca as a place of worship for Allah

The importance of the oneness of Allah and the prohibition of shirk (associating partners with Allah)

The importance of prayer, charity, and fasting during the month of Ramadan

The importance of upholding justice and righteousness

Prohibition of interest (riba)

The Children of Israel and their disobedience and punishment

Marriage and divorce laws

Inheritance laws

It also emphasizes the importance of following Allah's commands, avoiding sin, and seeking forgiveness and repentance. The upper topics of Surah Al-Baqarah will be discussed in our later stories.