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The summary / Theme of the Surah Al-Baqara

The Cow - Al Baqarah (The title of this surah refers to an argument between Moses and the Israelites over a cow they should sacrifice in order to make known the murder of a slain man. This is the longest of all the surah, numbering 286 ayah or verses.

Lesson Learned from Surah Al-Baqara

1. It is sometimes better not to ask too many questions when instructed to do something. The Jews did this and ended up in trouble.
2. Be grateful for what you have. 
3. Don’t do anything that resembles the disbelievers, or will lead them to take your actions as legislation to attack the D\u{012b}n. In short, the principle of Sadd-Adh-Dhara ‘i’.
4. Whatever good you send forth for the Hereafter, you will find it there safe and appreciated by Allah.
5. You shall never be able to please the Jews and the Christians unless you join them in their religion. 
6. The relationship between Allah and the Prophet ﷺ was immensely enviable. 
7. Ṣabr (Patience) has great virtue: Allah showers the patient with mercy and guidance.
8. Eat ḥala l
9. Constantly ponder over the creation of Allah and His blessings, and remember Him. 
10. There are constant severe warnings for disbelief in the Qur’a n.  
11.  The status of Shuhada is indeed great. 
12. Will should be made.  
13. The aim of fasting is to create taqwa in the hearts of the believers.  
14. Regularly make the following du‘a , especially at the time of Ḥajj
15.  رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ 
16. Enter into Isla m in its totality; don’t pick and choose from the D\u{012b}n.  
17. Allah is ever ready to accept the du‘a s of His servants.  
18. There are times when we say we are ready to do a certain thing but when that becomes binding on us, we back out. This is reprehensible behavior.
19. The Help of Allah will come, albeit sometimes belatedly.  
20. Allah does as He wishes; He is not accountable for His actions.  
21. Spending: the do’s, don’ts, and virtues.
22. Refrain from asking people for your needs; remain independent from the people, as special praise has been reserved for those who do, despite being in need.
23. Stay away from interest, as Allah declares war on those who deal in interest. 
24. Loans should be written down and dealt with properly.  
25. Allah does not make obligatory upon us those things which we are incapable of carrying out.