Surah Al-Baqarah | The Shield Against Shaytan | Emotional Quran Recitation | Mishary Rashid Alafasy

📜 History of Surah Al-Baqarah | A Chapter of Light, Law & Legacy
Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Qur’an and the longest Surah, containing 286 verses. Revealed gradually in Medina after the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, it was sent down during a critical time of community-building for the early Muslims.

📍 A Medinan Revelation with Deep Purpose
Unlike Makki Surahs that focus on belief and the Hereafter, Surah Al-Baqarah was revealed when Islam was establishing its foundations in society. It offers guidance on law, ethics, spirituality, and daily life.

🧾 Powerful Themes & Timeless Lessons Surah Al-Baqarah touches on
✔️ Faith, righteousness, and guidance for the believers
✔️ Rules for prayer, fasting, zakah, Hajj, and business ethics
✔️ Stories of Bani Israel and the trials they faced
✔️ Lessons from the lives of Prophets Adam, Ibrahim, Musa
✔️ The change of Qiblah from Jerusalem to Makkah
✔️ Family matters: marriage, divorce, contracts, and justice
✔️ The majestic Ayat Al-Kursi (2:255) – the greatest verse in the Qur’an
✔️ The last two verses (285–286) – a source of divine mercy and nightly
protection

🐄 Why Is It Called “Al-Baqarah”?
The Surah takes its name from the story of The Cow in verses 67–73, where the Children of Israel were commanded to sacrifice a cow. This story highlights obedience, faith, and the dangers of hesitation in following Allah’s command.

🌟 Virtues of Surah Al-Baqarah
✨ The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Recite Surah Al-Baqarah in your homes, for the Shaytan does not enter a house in which it is recited.” – [Sahih Muslim]

✨ Benefits include:
🔒 Protection from Shaytan and black magic
🛡️ A strong spiritual shield
🕊️ Reciting the last 2 verses before sleeping brings divine protection

🎧 Listen now to the beautiful recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy, accompanied by Arabic and English for deeper reflection.

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