Surah Baqarah facts, its Spiritual and Healing Benefits
Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the 2nd Chapter of the Glorious Quran which consists of 286 verses and is one of the longest Chapter of Quran. The following are some facts about one of the most significant chapter of the Quran Sharif.
- Surah Baqarah is a Madni Surah which was revealed after the migration of Prophet Muhammad from the city of Makkah to Madina.
- Surah Baqarah is a most significant chapter of the Holy Quran and it covers a wide range of topics, like Commandments of Allah (S.W.T), stories of the Prophets, stories of the Cow, etc.
- It is important chapter in the sense that it mentions the belief in One Almighty God, the story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and Pharaoh.
- Surah Baqarah has many benefits some of which is to bring prosperity and wealth as well as relief from difficulties and hardships. We will be discussing the benefits of reciting Surah Baqarah in detail.
- It is firmly believed that the recitation of Surah Al-Baqarah protects from evil eye, jealousy, evil spirits, Jins, and Satan (Shaitan). We will discuss in detail the different wazaif of Surah Baqarah and its benefits.
Benefits of reciting Surah Baqarah:
Since, Surah Baqarah is the longest Chapter of the Quran, it also has its significance, whether its recitation, or listening to it. Surah Baqarah holds enormous spiritual benefits. The following Hadith highlights the importance and the benefits of Surah Al-Baqarah.
In Musnad Ahmad, Sahih Muslim, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasa’i, it is recorded that Abu Hurayrah said that the Prophet said,
«لَا تَجْعَلُوا بُيُوتَكُمْ قُبُورًا فَإِنَّ الْبَيْتَ الَّذِي تُقْرَأُ فِيهِ سُورَةُ الْبَقَرَةِ لَا يَدْخُلُهُ الشَّيْطَان»
(Do not turn your houses into graves. Verily, Shaytan does not enter the house where Surat Al-Baqarah is recited.) At-Tirmidhi said, “Hasan Sahih.
How can we deny such significance of this Surah. Some Benefits of Surah Baqarah and spiritual healings from “Ayat ul Kursi” and its last two verses.
1. Surah Baqarah for protection:
The above Hadith states that we receive protection from Shaytan and his deceit. It also safeguards our lives, home, kids, and protects against harm or calamities. The power of Surah Baqarah also wards off any Jins, evil spirits and bring good tidings and protection to those who regularly recites Surah Baqarah. Moreover, just listening to recitation of Surah Baqarah at your home, office, in your car protects you from any harm. The following are few Wazifas of Surah Baqarah for protection.
Wazifa No. 1: Ayat ul Kursi (The Throne verse) is 255th verse of Surah Baqarah. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) as well as Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) and Awlia Karam (Sufi Saints) have recommended its recitation for protection.
It is recommended to recite Ayat ul Kursi everyday in the morning and evening for protection. Moreover, before sleeping make it a habit to recite Ayat ul Kursi one (01) time followed by Surah Ikhlas three (03) times.
Wazifa No. 2: Recite Ayat ul Kursi once, followed by “Ya Hafeezu” three times and blow over children for protection. This wazifa may be done regularly in the morning and evening.
2. Surah Baqarah for success:
The core purpose and goal of Surah Baqarah is to encourage humanity towards righteousness, achievement, and well-being. This Surah narrates the stories of the people of the past, and what happened to them being on the wrong path. Advice from Allah (S.W.T) is to follow the righteous path and avoid wrongdoing. Allah (S.W.T) will bless and bring success. The following are few wazaif for success that can be achieved through various verses of Surah Al-Baqarah:
Wazifa 1:Recitation of Ayat ul Kursi after every Salah is a sure way to success. Make it a habbit to recite Ayat ul Kursi at least once after prayers.
Dua for Success:
The following dua from Surah Baqarah is very effective for success in this world (Dunia) and the hereafter (Akhirah). After every obligatory Salah (prayer) recite one time.
3. Surah Baqarah wazifa for health problems
“And we send down in the Quran, that which is a healing and a mercy for those who believe”
Indeed, The Quran is a source of healing for humanity, both physically and spiritually. It is believed, that just listening to Surah Baqarah’s recitation can cure diseases and Allah (S.W.T) relieves pain & suffering. It must also be noted that, with any wazifa for health problems, one must also seek medical attention, and follow Doctor’s advice, the wazifas should be performed in addition to medical prescriptions with firm believe that Allah (S.W.T) is the ultimate curer of the body and the souls. The following are few wazifas for various ailments that can be cured through Surah Baqarah:
Wazifa for Skin diseases:
To cure any skin diseases, the following Verse No. 259 of Surah Baqarah may be recited three (03) times with three (03) times Durood Sharif before and after then blow over drinking water.
Repeat this wazifa three times daily until cured.
Wazifa for any incurable diseases:
Any one suffering from unknown diseases must recite Ayat ul Kursi eleven (11) times daily and blow on himself, and on water to drink. Inshallah, Allah (S.W.T) will cure his disease.
4. Protection against evil eye:
Surah Baqarah is a vanguard against evil eye and envy especially Ayat ul Kursi. It must be recited daily in the morning and evening for protection against evil eye.
5. Protection against Shaitan and Jinnat
If Ayat ul Kursi is recited three times before sleep and blown over the chest then Shaitan and Jinnat will not disturb during the night.
The benefits of Surah Baqarah cannot be summarized in just one post. It is a very effective chapter of the Quran that one can get benefit. It is not only a remedy for spiritual diseases but also medical conditions. Regular recitation of Surah Baqarah can elevate ones rank both in this world as well as in the day of Judgment. The only condition to get maximum benefit from Wazaifs of Surah Baqarah is for a person to be sincere in his desires, requirements and the ultimate goal must be pleasure of Allah (S.W.T).
