Surah Al-Baqarah Vocabulary and Interpretation

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary, metaphorical parables, and historical references found in the early sections of Surah Al-Baqarah as discussed in the lecture.

Victory of Truth

One of the purposes of Surah Al-Baqarah, describing the triumph of truth in its struggle with falsehood and the fate of the arrogant.

Pure Servitude

The goal of achieving exclusive worship and slavery ($Ubudiyyah$) to Allah the Almighty.

Rain (Metaphor)

In the context of the parables in Surah Al-Baqarah, it serves as a metaphor for the Holy Quran.

Thunderclaps (Metaphor)

A metaphor for the warnings and deterrents ($Zawajir$) contained within the Quran.

Lightning (Metaphor)

A metaphor for the truth appearing to people occasionally.

Putting fingers in ears

A metaphor for the people's turning away and aversion from the truth.

Sadd al-Dhara'i

The legal principle of blocking the means to evil; exemplified by the command to not even 'approach' the tree rather than just 'not eat' from it.

Bani Israel

The children and descendants of the Prophet Jacob ($Ya'qub$), peace be upon him.

Al-Qarya

In the context of the Children of Israel's command to enter, it refers to Jerusalem ($Beit al-Maqdis$).

Farid ($فارض$)

A term describing the cow as being old in age.

Bikr ($بكر$)

A term describing the cow as being young in age.

Awan ($عوان$)

A term describing the cow as being middle-aged, between old and young.

La Shiyata Fiha ($لا شية فيها$)

A description of the cow meaning it has no mark or blemish of a color other than its bright yellow.

Tafada'tum ($فتدافعتم$)

To dispute and push the accusation of a crime (murder) onto one another.

Yuharrifun ($يحرفون$)

To change the words or meanings of the scripture.

Al-Ummiyun

Those among the Jews who do not know the Book except through recitation ($Tilawah$) and believe in the lies taken from their leaders.

Al-Mann

A drink that resembles honey provided to the Children of Israel.

Al-Salwa

A small bird with delicious meat (quail) provided to the Children of Israel.

Establishing Prayer (أقيموا الصلاة)

Performing the prayer completely with all its pillars ($Arkan$), duties, and recommended acts ($Sunnahs$).

Maqam Ibrahim

The stone that Prophet Abraham ($Ibrahim$) stood upon while building the Kaaba.

Musalla

The specific place or area dedicated for the prayer of Abraham.

Mathabatan ($مثابة$)

A place of return or a reference point for people.

Sayakfikahum ($فسيكفيكهم$)

A promise from Allah to the Prophet that He will protect him from harm, prevent their evil, and grant victory over them.

Baghyan ($بغياً$)

Out of envy or transgression.

Hittatun ($حطة$)

A word the Children of Israel were commanded to say, meaning a plea for the removal and forgiveness of their sins.