What is meaning of Al-Baqarah?

What is meaning of Al-Baqarah?

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Explanation
  • Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quranwith 286 verses.
  • It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
  • Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
  • It consists of 25,500 letters and is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
  • The chapter has 40 Rukus and is classified as Medinan.
  • Hazrat Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) is mentioned 13 times.
  • The verse 183 describes the obligation of fasting (soam).
  • Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.
  • Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.