Which Surah is the longest in the Holy Quran?

Explanation

Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second Surah of the Quran and the longest, with 286 verses (Ayat). It was revealed in Madinah and covers a wide range of topics including faith, law, worship, and morality. The famous Ayat-ul-Kursi (Verse 255) is also part of this Surah, which is considered one of the most powerful verses in the Quran.

Good to know

Surah Al-Baqarah is named after the story of the cow mentioned in verses 67–73, which relates to the Israelites being commanded by Prophet Musa (A.S) to sacrifice a cow. It is the first Surah revealed after the Hijrah to Madinah and is placed at the beginning of the Quran after Surah Al-Fatihah. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that reciting Surah Al-Baqarah in a house drives away Satan.

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