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Surah Al-Baqara (البقرة)

The Cow

Surah Details

Verses

286

Pages

7102

Revelation

Medinan

Juz

1

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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.

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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.

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