Surah Al-Baqarah Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary terms, named entities, and key concepts derived from the transcript recitation of Surah Al-Baqarah.

Al-Muttaqin

The righteous and God-fearing individuals who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what God has provided for them.

Iblis

The entity who refused God's command to prostrate to Adam out of pride and arrogance, becoming a disbeliever.

Al-Mann and Al-Salwa

Manna and quails, the divine provisions sent down from heaven to sustain the Israelites.

Harut and Marut

Two angels sent to Babylon as a trial, who taught people magic after warning them not to disbelieve.

Talut

The king appointed by God over the Israelites who was blessed with abundance in knowledge and physical stature.

Jalut

Goliath, the formidable enemy force leader defeated by Talut's army.

Dawud

David, who slew Jalut and was granted kingship, wisdom, and knowledge by God.

Ayat al-Kursi

The Verse of the Throne depicting God's self-subsistence, eternal life, complete knowledge, and throne encompassing the heavens and earth.

Al-Qisas

The law of legal retribution established to preserve life through legal equality in cases of homicide.

Ramadan

The holy month in which the Quran was revealed as guidance and clear proofs for mankind, during which fasting is prescribed.

Al-Safa and Al-Marwah

Two sacred hills designated among the symbols of God where pilgrims perform ritual walking during Hajj or Umrah.

Maqam Ibrahim

The Station of Abraham, appointed by God as a place of prayer near the Sacred House.