Benefits of Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al Imran

Abdullah bin Buraydah narrated from his father,

“I was sitting with the Prophet and I heard him say, Learn Surah Al-Baqarah, because in learning it there is blessing, in ignoring it there is sorrow, and the sorceresses cannot memorize it.

He kept silent for a while and then said,

Learn Surah Al-Baqarah and Al Imran because they are two lights and they shade their people on the Day of Resurrection, just as two clouds, two spaces of shade or two lines of (flying) birds. The Qur'an will meet its companion in the shape of a pale-faced man on the Day of Resurrection when his grave is opened. The Qur'an will ask him, “Do you know me?”

The man will say, “I do not know you.”

The Qur'an will say, “I am your companion, the Qur'an, which has brought you thirst during the heat and made you stay up during the night. Every merchant has his certain trade. But, this Day, you are behind all types of trade.”

Kingship will then be given to him in his right hand, eternal life in his left hand and the crown of grace will be placed on his head. His parents will also be granted two garments that the people of this life could never afford.

They will say, “Why were we granted these garments?”

It will be said, “Because your son was carrying the Qur'an.” It will be said (to the reader of the Qur'an), “Read and ascend through the levels of Paradise.” He will go on ascending as long as he recites, whether reciting slowly or quickly.”

The Messenger of Allah said,

“Read the Qur'an, because it will intercede on behalf of its people on the Day of Resurrection. Read the two lights, Al-Baqarah and Al Imran, because they will come in the shape of two clouds, two shades or two lines of birds on the Day of Resurrection and will argue on behalf of their people on that Day.”

The Prophet then said,

“Read Al-Baqarah, because in having it there is blessing, and in ignoring there is a sorrow and the sorceresses cannot memorize it.”

“On the Day of Resurrection, the Qur'an and its people who used to implement it will be brought forth, preceded by Surah Al-Baqarah and Al Imran.”

An-Nawwas said,

“The Prophet set three examples for these two Surahs and I did not forget these examples ever since. He said, they will come like two clouds, two dark shades or two lines of birds arguing on behalf of their people.

 Where Was Surah Al-Baqarah Revealed?

There is no disagreement over the view that Surah Al-Baqarah was revealed in its entirety in Al-Madinah. Moreover, Al-Baqarah was one of the first Surahs to be revealed in Al-Madinah, while, Allah's statement, “And be afraid of the Day when you shall be brought back to Allah” (2:281) was the last Ayah to be revealed from the Qur'an.

Further, it is narrated from Utbah bin Marthad;

“The Prophet saw that his Companions were not in the first lines and he said,

I think that this incident occurred during the battle of Hunayn when the Companions retreated. Then, the Prophet commanded Al-Abbas (his uncle) to yell out,

"O Companions of the tree!" Meaning, the Companions who participated in the pledge of Ar-Ridwan (under the tree).

In another narration, Al- Abbas cried,

"O Companions of Surah Al-Baqarah!'' encouraging them to come back, so they returned from every direction.

Also, during the battle of Al-Yamamah, against the army of Musaylimah the Liar, the Companions first retreated because of the huge number of soldiers in Musaylimah's army. 

The Muhajirun and the Ansar called out for each other, saying; "O people of Surah Al-Baqarah!'' Allah then gave them victory over their enemy, may Allah be pleased with all of the companions of all the Messengers of Allah.

ONLINE COURSES
Quran Reciting with Tejweed Course

Arabic Language Short Course

Advanced Arabic Language Course

Tafseer -ul-Qur’an Course

Tafseer Course For Urdu Speakers

Basic Course for New Muslims

USEFUL LINKS

Translation and The Summary of Surat-ul-Fatiha (The Opening)

Advantages of Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow)

Hujj Guide 2017- Important Documents for Hajj

The Problem of Getting Lost During Hajj

Importance of Friday Jummah Prayer The Best Day Of The Week

Physical Exercises Daily Workout in Islamic Religious

Ask the Scholar Send Your Question Now

Workbook andComplete Guide of Arabic Handwriting