Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 185

June 24, 2025
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ
The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.
رمضان کا مہینہ وہ ہے جس میں قرآن نازل کیا گیا، جو لوگوں کے لیے ہدایت ہے اور ہدایت اور حق و باطل میں فرق کرنے والی واضح نشانیاں ہیں۔

Reflection

This verse highlights the special status of Ramadan as the month in which the Quran was revealed. It describes the Quran as serving three functions: guidance for humanity, clear proofs of that guidance, and a criterion to distinguish between right and wrong. The revelation of the Quran in this month gives Ramadan its special significance and is the reason for fasting during this time. This teaching emphasizes the centrality of divine guidance in human life and the importance of having clear standards for distinguishing truth from falsehood. It connects the physical discipline of fasting with the spiritual nourishment of revelation.

Context

This verse appears in Surah Al-Baqarah in a passage discussing fasting regulations. It explains the spiritual significance behind the physical discipline of Ramadan, connecting the practice to the momentous event of the Quran's revelation.

Themes

Ramadan Revelation Guidance

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