About Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) is the second chapter of the Holy Quran and is known as “The Cow.” It is a Madani Surah consisting of 286 ayahs and is the longest Surah in the Quran.
Surah Al-Baqarah covers many important aspects of faith and daily life, including belief in Allah, worship, prayer, fasting, charity, family matters, financial dealings, guidance, and obedience to Allah. It also contains accounts and lessons connected with earlier nations and prophets.
The Surah includes Ayat al-Kursi (Ayah 255), one of the most well-known verses of the Quran. Its final two ayahs are also widely recited and hold special importance for Muslims.
You can read Surah Al-Baqarah online from the Quran page, view the Surah in PDF format, or listen to the complete Surah Al-Baqarah audio recitation. The audio player allows you to listen to the recitation while following the Quran pages on screen.