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Summary of Juz 3

Surahs & Ayat

2. Al-Baqarah (253-end)
3. Aal-e-Imran (1-92)

This Juz concludes the longest Surah of the Qur’an which contains the greatest Ayah– Ayat ul-Kursi (Ayah 255). This immense Ayah is the greatest single Ayah in the Qur’an, and its memorisation, understanding and recitation will derive many benefits for the worshipper.

Al-Baqarah ends with a number of rulings which demonstrate that charity is a foundation of an Islamic economy as well as Allah’s forbidding of riba’ (usury/interest), declaring those who engage in it as declaring war upon Him.

The final three Ayat of this Surah are a du'a for Allah’s forgiveness and for His protection.

The Juz continues into the next Surah, Aal-e-Imran (Family of Imran) which covers (amongst others) the story of Eesa (Alayhi Salam) – the most outstanding example of man’s rejection and misinterpretation of Allah’s message.

What can we learn from this Juz?

The greatest ayah in the Qur’an: Ayat ul-Kursi, study it, memorise it and make sure you understand it;
That riba’ is war against Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him);
That the Qur’an is the criterion between truth and falsehood and Allah will only accept Islam as the true religion;
The story of Maryam’s mother shows how a righteous, sincere intention has a good effect on one’s child;
Musa, Esa, Muhammad (Alayhimus-Salaam) were all upon the belief of Tawheed (Divine Unity) and warned against shirk (polytheism);
We are taught an important lesson when it comes to criticising society or a nation: That it is wrong to generalise. ... See MoreSee Less