Explanation

• Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran
• Chapter Number: 2nd chapter in the Quran.
• Meaning: "The Cow" or "The Heifer".
• Verse Count: 286 verses (ayat).
• Length: Spans about 2.5 parts (juz') of the Quran
• .Place of Revelation: Madinah. 
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of the Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second-longest surah of the Holy Quran.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Total Surahs: 114
• Total Paras (Juz): 30
• Total Manzils: 7
• Sajda-e-Tilawat: 14
• First Surah: Al-Fatihah
• Last Surah: An-Nas
• Longest Surah: Al-Baqarah
• Shortest Surah: Al-Kawthar

Explanation

• Total Occurrences in the Quran: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times

Additional information:

• Status: 3rd Pillar of Islam.
• Obligation: Made obligatory in 2 AH.
• Rate: 2.5% on qualifying wealth.
• Nisab (Gold): Approximately 87.48 grams.
• Nisab (Silver): Approximately 612.36 grams.
• Recipients: 8 categories mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).

Explanation

• Arabic Text: رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
• Transliteration: Rabbi zidni 'ilma
• Translation: "My Lord, increase me in knowledge"
• Location: Surah Taha, Ayah 114

Explanation

• Makki Surahs: 86
• Madani Surahs: 28
• Total Surahs: 114
• Makki Period: ~13 years
• Revelation Place: Makkah

Additional information:

• Makki Surahs mainly emphasize faith (Iman)
• Madani Surahs focus on law and social system
• First revelation occurred in Hira Cave (610 CE)
• Last revelation completed in 632 CE
• Quran contains 11 Sajdah in Makki Surahs and 3 in Madani Surahs

Last verified on 17-05-2026