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Quran Ayat regarding Story of Cow slaughter - Surah Baqra

The Story of Cow slaughter - Surah Baqra is one of the most profound narratives in the Quran, illustrating themes of obedience, faith, and the consequences of hesitation. This page organizes the Quran Ayat about Story of Cow slaughter - Surah Baqra in a clear, verse-by-verse format, allowing readers to explore the original Arabic text alongside trusted translations and Tafsir. Whether you are a student of knowledge or a casual reader, this curated collection helps you delve into the layers of meaning behind this remarkable account.

By studying the Story of Cow slaughter - Surah Baqra in the Quran, you will uncover the wisdom behind the command given to the Children of Israel and the lessons it holds for humanity. The page is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the Quranic guidance embedded in this story, from the importance of precise obedience to the dangers of doubt and argumentation. Each verse is presented with context, making it easier to connect the narrative to broader Islamic teachings.

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Ayah 67

وَإِذۡ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوۡمِهِۦٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأۡمُرُكُمۡ أَن تَذۡبَحُواْ بَقَرَةٗۖ قَالُوٓاْ أَتَتَّخِذُنَا هُزُوٗاۖ قَالَ أَعُوذُ بِٱللَّهِ أَنۡ أَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلۡجَٰهِلِينَ

67.And recall when Musa [123] said to his people: "Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow." [124] They said: "Do you make a laughing stock of us?" [125] He said: "I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant."

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 67

Ayah 68

قَالُواْ ٱدۡعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّن لَّنَا مَا هِيَۚ قَالَ إِنَّهُۥ يَقُولُ إِنَّهَا بَقَرَةٞ لَّا فَارِضٞ وَلَا بِكۡرٌ عَوَانُۢ بَيۡنَ ذَٰلِكَۖ فَٱفۡعَلُواْ مَا تُؤۡمَرُونَ

68. They said: "Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is." He said: "He (Allah) says, it is a cow which is neither old nor a young heifer, but in between. So do what you are commanded." [126]

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 68

Ayah 69

قَالُواْ ٱدۡعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّن لَّنَا مَا لَوۡنُهَاۚ قَالَ إِنَّهُۥ يَقُولُ إِنَّهَا بَقَرَةٞ صَفۡرَآءُ فَاقِعٞ لَّوۡنُهَا تَسُرُّ ٱلنَّـٰظِرِينَ

69. They said: "Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what colour it is." He said: "Allah says, it is a cow that is yellow, bright in colour, and pleasing to those who look at it."

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 69

Ayah 70

قَالُواْ ٱدۡعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّن لَّنَا مَا هِيَ إِنَّ ٱلۡبَقَرَ تَشَٰبَهَ عَلَيۡنَا وَإِنَّآ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ لَمُهۡتَدُونَ

70. They said: "Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is. Indeed, all cows look alike to us." [127] And, surely, if Allah wills, we will be guided. [128]

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 70

Ayah 71

قَالَ إِنَّهُۥ يَقُولُ إِنَّهَا بَقَرَةٞ لَّا ذَلُولٞ تُثِيرُ ٱلۡأَرۡضَ وَلَا تَسۡقِي ٱلۡحَرۡثَ مُسَلَّمَةٞ لَّا شِيَةَ فِيهَاۚ قَالُواْ ٱلۡـَٰٔنَ جِئۡتَ بِٱلۡحَقِّۚ فَذَبَحُوهَا وَمَا كَادُواْ يَفۡعَلُونَ

71.He (Musa) said: "He (Allah) says; it is a cow neither trained to plough the earth, nor to irrigate the fields, one free from fault, having no blemish on her." [129] They said: "Now you have come with the truth." Then they slaughtered her, though they were not willing to do so. [130]

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 71

Ayah 72

وَإِذۡ قَتَلۡتُمۡ نَفۡسٗا فَٱدَّـٰرَٰٔتُمۡ فِيهَاۖ وَٱللَّهُ مُخۡرِجٞ مَّا كُنتُمۡ تَكۡتُمُونَ

72. And (recall) when you slew [131] a man and disputed over it. But Allah was to bring out that which you were concealing.

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 72

Ayah 73

فَقُلۡنَا ٱضۡرِبُوهُ بِبَعۡضِهَاۚ كَذَٰلِكَ يُحۡيِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡمَوۡتَىٰ وَيُرِيكُمۡ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَعۡقِلُونَ

73. So We said: "Strike him (i.e., the slain man) with a part of it (i.e., the cow)." Thus, Allah restores the dead to life and shows you His Signs so that you may understand. [132]

Surah Name : Al-Baqarah   Surah Number : 2   Ayat Number: 73

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