Surah Al-Baqara (البقرة)
“The Cow”
Surah Details
Verses
286
Pages
7–102
Revelation
Medinan
Juz
1
Page 7 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Baqara
Surah Al-Baqara (البقرة), meaning “The Cow”, is the 2nd surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Medinan surah, revealed in Medina, consisting of 286 verses (ayat). It spans 96 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 7 to page 102, and falls within Juz 1 of the Quran.
Read this surah in English transliteration with colour-coded Tajweed rules to improve your recitation. Each colour represents a specific Tajweed rule, helping you pronounce every letter and vowel correctly according to traditional recitation methods.
Pages in Surah Al-Baqara
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Baqara?
Surah Al-Baqara (البقرة) contains 286 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Baqara Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Baqara is a Medinan surah, meaning it was revealed in Medina after the migration (Hijra) from Mecca.
What does “Al-Baqara” mean?
The name “Al-Baqara” (البقرة) translates to “The Cow” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Baqara with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Baqara with proper Tajweed using the colour-coded transliteration on this site. Each colour represents a different Tajweed rule — for example, red for necessary prolongation (Madd), green for nasalisation (Ghunnah), and blue for emphatic pronunciation (Tafkheem). Start reading from page 7.