Surah 2 of 114
Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the 2nd surah of the Quran, revealed in Madinah, with 286 ayahs spanning juz 1 to 3.
البقرة
The Cow
At a glance
Surah Al-Baqarah in numbers
- Surah number
- 2 of 114
- Ayahs
- 286
- Kufan (Hafs an Asim) counting, as in the Madinah mushaf.
- Revealed in
- Madinah (Madani)
- Position
- Juz 1–3
- Memorisation load
- Intensive
- Derived from its length rather than assigned by opinion.
- Order of revelation
- Traditionally placed 87th
Themes
What this surah covers
- Guidance for the God-conscious
- Law and covenant
- Ayat al-Kursi
Hifz
Memorising it
At the academy's standard pace, Surah Al-Baqarah typically takes 24–58 supervised lessons, with revision continuing afterwards.
The range is wide on purpose: it moves with the student’s age, whether they already read fluently, and how much is revised between lessons. A single figure would be a promise about a student we have not met.
Memorisation load is rated Intensive relative to the rest of the Quran, derived from its length rather than assigned by opinion.
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Questions about reading and memorising
How many ayahs does Surah Al-Baqarah have?
286. It is surah number 2 in the order of the mushaf. Ayah counts here follow the Kufan numbering used in the Madinah mushaf, which is why another mushaf may differ by one or two.
Was Surah Al-Baqarah revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
It is Madani, meaning it was revealed after the migration to Madinah. Madani surahs tend to be longer and to address law, community life and the obligations of the believers.
Which juz is Surah Al-Baqarah in?
It runs from juz 1 to juz 3. The juz divisions are a reading convention rather than a revealed one, which is why a surah can cross between them.
How long does it take to memorise Surah Al-Baqarah?
Around 24 to 58 sessions for a student already reading fluently. It is a range because it depends on the age of the student and how much revision they keep up between lessons.
What is Surah Al-Baqarah about?
Guidance for the God-conscious, Law and covenant and Ayat al-Kursi.
Do you teach Surah Al-Baqarah in lessons?
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