Al-Baqarah Summary
Summary
We all know that surah Baqarah is the longest chapter in the Quran. It comes with lessons, commandments, stories and duas that can transform our lives in a powerful manner. When you choose to learn and inculcate what Allah says in the Quran, you will see your life moving with a sense of direction and purpose – a life that’s filled with pure submission, sincerity and love towards Allah. In this article, let us see some life lessons that can be derived from surah Baqarah.
- “….so whenever guidance comes to you from Me, then whoever follows my guidance, then there will neither be any fear on them nor will they grieve.” (2:38)
- It is human to feel emotions of grief when we look at our past and see the errors, misjudgments, and harsh words that were uttered or immature decisions that we took at some point of time or another in our lives.
While some mistakes act as catalysts in helping us learn and make better choices, others will have negative effects that come back to haunt us every once in awhile. “If only I had taken a different decision…” is a common thought that crosses our minds, making us grieve.
But here, Allah says, those who follow His guidance need not grieve…meaning, as long as you stay close to His words and hold on to His guidance, Allah will remove those feelings and emotions that weigh so heavily in your heart. He can make it right, and make you feel okay about things that have gone wrong. Furthermore, He can strengthen your heart, helping you to focus on things that matter right now, because as much as you would like to ponder over your past, you need to remind yourself that the present and future matter more than the events that have already passed.
While some mistakes act as catalysts in helping us learn and make better choices, others will have negative effects that come back to haunt us every once in awhile. “If only I had taken a different decision…” is a common thought that crosses our minds, making us grieve.
But here, Allah says, those who follow His guidance need not grieve…meaning, as long as you stay close to His words and hold on to His guidance, Allah will remove those feelings and emotions that weigh so heavily in your heart. He can make it right, and make you feel okay about things that have gone wrong. Furthermore, He can strengthen your heart, helping you to focus on things that matter right now, because as much as you would like to ponder over your past, you need to remind yourself that the present and future matter more than the events that have already passed.
No fear:
Similarly, we are always anxious and apprehensive of what the future holds. This leads to a sense of fear. While some are able to convince their hearts that Allah will take care of everything, others just can’t keep themselves composed.
So, the next you see fear rising in your heart, remind yourself that Allah is in control and as long as you rely upon Him, stay close to Him and seek guidance from Him, be rest assured that He will guide you through every single phase of your life.
- “…and when Allah parted the sea for you and He delivered you and drowned the people of Firawn while you were seeing.” (2:50)
Just as the sea was parted for Musa AS to help him and the Children of Israel escape from Firawn, so too can He make a way out of every difficulty and hardship you are going through. Remind yourself that no challenge you face is impossible for Him to rectify.
Similarly, we are always anxious and apprehensive of what the future holds. This leads to a sense of fear. While some are able to convince their hearts that Allah will take care of everything, others just can’t keep themselves composed.
So, the next you see fear rising in your heart, remind yourself that Allah is in control and as long as you rely upon Him, stay close to Him and seek guidance from Him, be rest assured that He will guide you through every single phase of your life.
- “…and when Allah parted the sea for you and He delivered you and drowned the people of Firawn while you were seeing.” (2:50)
Just as the sea was parted for Musa AS to help him and the Children of Israel escape from Firawn, so too can He make a way out of every difficulty and hardship you are going through. Remind yourself that no challenge you face is impossible for Him to rectify.
- 1-20 Believers,Unbelievers and hypocrites
- 21-38 Exhortation to the worship of the true God
- 39-102 Jews and Christians urged to accept the claim of Muhammad to be a prophet of God
- 102-112 The opposition of Jews and Christians to Muhammad’s prophetic pretensions combated
- 113 The doctrine of abrogation enunciated
- 115 A Qibla declared to be redundant
- 116-141The Jews denounced and the religion of Abraham declared to be the true Islam
- 142-153 The Jews finally abandoned and the Arabs accepted by the adoption of Makkah as the Qibla of Islam
- 154-163 The Bereaved friends of those slain at the Battle of Badr comforted
- 164-172 Makkans exhorted to faith in God, and directed to observe the law respecting forbidden meats
- 173-176 Law concerning lawful and unlawful food (delivered at Madina)
- 177 The sum of Muslim duty
- 178-179 The law of retaliation
- 180-182 The law concerning bequests
- 183-185 The law concerning fasting
- 186-187 The fast of Ramadan
- 188-202 The pilgrimage to Makkah and war for the faith
- 203-206 Hypocrites and true believers contrasted
- 207-208 Exhortation to a hearty acceptance of Islam
- 209 The doom of infidels pronounced
- 210-212 The Jews reproached
- 213 Suffering to be patiently endured
- 214-242 Sundry laws relating to almsgiving, war, wine, orphans etc.
- 243-253 The duty of warring in defence of religion enjoined by precept, and illustrated by the history of former prophets
- 255 The Throne Verse
- 256-257 Laa ikraha fid deen.
- 258-260 The doctrine of the resurrection illustrated
- 261-274 Exhortation and encouragement to almsgiving
- 275-277 Usury forbidden
- 278-283 Debts in Islam including the longest verse in the Quran
- 284-286 The three verses of Paradise. [10]
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