Understanding Surah al-Baqarah – A Modern Interpretation of the Qur’an in the Light of the Qur’an Shia This chapter also consists of

This chapter also consists of äyat al-mawaddahfi al-qurbä

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it is also the account of a personal fifty-year spiritual journey by Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i

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Understanding Surah al-Baqarah – A Modern Interpretation of the Qur’an in the Light of the Qur’an Shia This chapter also consists ofSurah al Baqarah is the longest chapter in the Quran. The 286 verses cover a vast range of topics: from legislative rulings, such as the laws of inheritance, divorce, gambling, wine and usury; to stories of the past prophets including Adam, Abraham, Jacob, Moses and Jesus. The surah grapples with theological issues such as the oneness of God, entry into Heaven, the process of guidance and the concept of Imamate. By explaining the context of