The “Three Months”, which started in the month of Rajab, is a precious time zone for the Islamic world. During this period, you can find some of the remarkable verses from the Holy Quran in the blog series “A Lot Changes When You Realize”, which is inspired by the “100BinDost” project.
“Can the One Who creates be equal to those who do not? Will you not then be mindful?” (An-Nahl, 17), and by endeavoring to read and understand the verses, we aim to complete the book by the end of Ramadan. This series, which will be categorized according to the titles of the surahs, may have the quality of raising awareness for many of us. In this article, you can find some of the other verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah of the Holy Quran with 286 verses. Enjoy your reading!
In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Al-Baqarah ✨
⭐139. Say, “Would you dispute with us about Allah, while He is our Lord and your Lord? We are accountable for our deeds and you for yours. And we are devoted to Him alone.
⭐141. That was a community that had already gone before. For them is what they earned and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be accountable for what they have done.
🕋144. Indeed, We see you O Prophet turning your face towards heaven. Now We will make you turn towards a direction of prayer that will please you. So turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, wherever you are, turn your faces towards it. Those who were given the Scripture certainly know this to be the truth from their Lord. And Allah is never unaware of what they do.
📚146. Those We have given the Scripture recognize this Prophet as they recognize their own children. Yet a group of them hides the truth knowingly.
⭐152. Remember Me; I will remember you. And thank Me, and never be ungrateful.
⭐155-156-157. We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong, and to Him, we will all return.” They are the ones who will receive Allah’s blessings and mercy. And it is they who are rightly guided.
💧🌞164. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth; the alternation of the day and the night; the ships that sail the sea for the benefit of humanity; the rain sent down by Allah from the skies, reviving the earth after its death; the scattering of all kinds of creatures throughout; the shifting of the winds; and the clouds drifting between the heavens and the earth—in all of this are surely signs for people of understanding.
⭐165. Still, there are some who take others as Allah’s equal, they love them as they should love Allah, but the true believers love Allah even more. If only the wrongdoers could see the horrible punishment awaiting them, they would certainly realize that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is indeed severe in punishment.
⭐174. Indeed, those who hide Allah’s revelations, trading them for a fleeting gain consume nothing but fire into their bellies. Allah will neither speak to them on the Day of Judgment nor will He purify them. And they will suffer a painful punishment.
⭐177. Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, needy travelers, and beggars, and for freeing captives; who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and keep the pledges they make; and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in the heat of battle. It is they who are true in faith, and it is they who are mindful of Allah.
⭐186. When My servants ask you O Prophet about Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond with obedience to Me and believe in Me, perhaps they will be guided to the Right Way.
⭐188. Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly, nor deliberately bribe authorities in order to devour a portion of others’ property, knowing that it is a sin.
⭐208-209. O believers! Enter into Islam wholeheartedly and do not follow Satan’s footsteps. Surely he is your sworn enemy. If you falter after receiving the clear proofs, then know that Allah is indeed Almighty, All-Wise.
🌍212. The life of this world has been made appealing to the disbelievers, and they mock the believers. Those who are mindful of Allah will rank above them on the Day of Judgment. And Allah provides for whoever He wills without limit.
⭐213. Humanity had once been one community of believers before they lost faith. Then Allah raised prophets as deliverers of good news and as warners and revealed to them the Scriptures in truth to judge among people regarding their disputes. And no one disputed the Scriptures except the very people who received them after clear proofs had come to them—out of jealousy. Then Allah, by His grace, has guided the believers to the truth regarding those disputes. And Allah guides whoever He wills to the Straight Path.
⭐214. Do you think you will be admitted into Paradise without being tested like those before you? They were afflicted with suffering and adversity and were so violently shaken that even the Messenger and the believers with him cried out, “When will Allah’s help come?” Indeed, Allah’s help is always near.
There is malignity in what you know as fortunate, and fortunate in what you know as malignity.
⭐216. Fighting has been made obligatory upon you believers, though you dislike it. Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you and like something which is bad for you. Allah knows and you do not know.
⭐218. Surely those who have believed, emigrated, and struggled in the Way of Allah—they can hope for Allah’s mercy. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
🌙220. And they ask you O Prophet concerning orphans. Say, “Improving their condition is best. And if you partner with them, they are bonded with you in faith. And Allah knows who intends harm and who intends good. Had Allah willed, He could have made it difficult for you. Surely Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.”
⭐255. Allah! There is no god worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who could possibly intercede with Him without His permission? He fully knows what is ahead of them and what is behind them, but no one can grasp any of His knowledge except what He wills to reveal. His Seat1 encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of both does not tire Him. For He is the Most High, the Greatest.
⭐260. And remember˺ when Abraham said, “My Lord! Show me how you give life to the dead.” Allah responded, “Do you not believe?” Abraham replied, “Yes I do, but just so my heart can be reassured.” Allah said, “Then bring four birds, train them to come to you, then cut them into pieces, and scatter them on different hilltops. Then call them back, and they will fly to you in haste. And so you will know that Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.”
💐261-262. The example of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is that of a grain that sprouts into seven ears, each bearing one hundred grains. And Allah multiplies the reward even more to whoever He wills. For Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing. Those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah and do not follow their charity with reminders of their generosity or hurtful words they will get their reward from their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.
⭐263. Kind words and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. And Allah is Self-Sufficient, Most Forbearing.
⭐265. And the example of those who donate their wealth, seeking Allah’s pleasure and believing the reward is certain, is that of a garden on a fertile hill: when heavy rain falls, it yields up twice its normal produce. If no heavy rain falls, a drizzle is sufficient. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.
🍇266. Would any of you wish to have a garden with palm trees, grapevines, and all kinds of fruits with rivers flowing underneath, and as they grow very old with dependent children, a fiery whirlwind hits the garden, burning it all up? This is how Allah makes His revelations clear to you, so perhaps you will reflect.
🧠 269. Allah grants wisdom to whoever He wills. And whoever is granted wisdom is certainly blessed with a great privilege. But none will be mindful of this except people of reason.
⭐278. O believers! Fear Allah, and give up outstanding interest if you are true believers.
⭐280. If it is difficult for someone to repay a debt, postpone it until a time of ease. And if you waive it as an act of charity, it will be better for you, if only you knew.
💐 286. Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford. All good will be for its own benefit, and all evil will be to its own loss. The believers pray, “Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord! Do not place a burden on us like the one you placed on those before us. Our Lord! Do not burden us with what we cannot bear. Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our only Guardian. So grant us victory over the disbelieving people.”
