Al-Baqarah verses 285–286 (Quran 2:285–286), also known "treasure from the Throne of Allah", are the final two verses of the second chapter of the Quran. Islamic tradition holds that these verses were revealed to Muhammad during the Night Journey and Ascension (Isra and Miʿraj) without the intermediation of the angel Gabriel (Jibril). Muslim sources generally describe most Qur’anic revelations as being delivered through Gabriel.Sahih Muslim 806 In-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 305 USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1760
According to Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud, the Prophet during the Night Journey and Ascension was granted the four bestowings, one of them included these two verses and hence they hold exceptional theological and devotional value.Al-Itqan fi ‘Ulum al-Qur’an, Imam al-Suyuti, Vol. 1 Tafsir al-QurtubiSpecial Virtues of the Qur'an's Chapters and Verses, Shaykh Suleiman Hani The last two verses and the five daily prayers are among the most essential spiritual endowments granted to the Ummah.Exegesis of Ibn Kathīr and al-Suyūtī Muslims are encouraged to recite these verses regularly, especially before sleeping, as a means of getting huge reward throughout night while sleeping and seeking protection from the devils.Sahih al-Bukhari 5040, Book 66, Hadith 64Sahih Muslim 806 - In-book reference: Book 6, Hadith Exegisis - Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:285–286
According to some exegetical authorities, the recitation of these verses may substitute the reward of the tahajjud prayer.Author: Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi Book Title: Minhaj Sharh Sahih Muslim (Commentary on Sahih Muslim) Volume: 1 Publisher: Islamic Foundation (English edition) - Commentary on Hadith of Abu Mas'ud al-Badri regarding the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah
According to a hadith, when the final verse was revealed and the Prophet was reciting it, after each word it was said to him “granted”.Tafsir al-Jalalayn, trans. Feras Hamza © 2021 Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan
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Classical and modern scholars agree that these verses encapsulate the essence of Islamic faith and practice. The first verse (2:285) affirms belief in all messengers and divine scriptures, while the second verse (2:286) assures believers that Allah does not burden anyone beyond their capacity and teaches supplications for forgiveness, mercy, and victory.
The verses also address concerns raised by the preceding verse (2:284), clarifying that believers are not held accountable for unintentional thoughts or mistakes, but only for deliberate actions.
Ibn Masood relates: "When the Prophet ascended, he was given the last verses of Surah al-Baqarah from a treasure beneath the Throne." (Sahih Muslim). This context underscores why these verses are considered a divine gift and a source of mercy for the Muslim community.
Other famously stated Hadith includes:
See also Al-Baqarah Throne Verse Al-Fatiha
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