Surah Albaqarah

Surah Al-Baqarah (Arabic: سورة البقرة, "The Cow") is the second and longest chapter (surah) of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The surah is named after the story of the cow whose sacrifice was commanded by Allah in the story of the Israelites and their prophet Musa (Moses). It is composed of 286 verses (ayat) and is traditionally believed to have been revealed in Medina, making it one of the Madani surahs. The surah covers a wide range of topics, including faith, morality, law, and guidance for the Muslim community. It contains several significant verses, such as the opening verses often recited in daily prayers, and the verse of the Throne (Ayatul Kursi), which is considered one of the most powerful verses in the Quran. The surah also includes the story of the creation of Adam and the command to fast during the month of Ramadan. In Hebrew, the surah is sometimes referred to as "פרשת הפרה" (Parshat HaParah), though this is not a direct translation. Other translations include "La Vache" in French, "Die Kuh" in German, and "La Vaca" in Spanish.