The final three verses of Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286 hold immense importance in the life of a believer. These verses summarize key aspects of Islamic faith — Allah’s knowledge, accountability, belief system, and Allah’s mercy.
Full Translation of Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286
Ayat 284:
لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ وَإِن تُبْدُوا مَا فِي أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوْ تُخْفُوهُ يُحَاسِبْكُم بِهِ اللَّهُ ۖ فَيَغْفِرُ لِمَن يَشَاءُ وَيُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَاءُ ۗ وَاللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Translation:
“To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Whether you reveal what is in your hearts or conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it. Then He will forgive whom He wills and punish whom He wills, and Allah is over all things competent.”
Ayat 285:
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِ ۚ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Translation:
“The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers, [saying], ‘We make no distinction between any of His messengers.’ And they say, ‘We hear and we obey. (Grant us) Your forgiveness, our Lord. To You is the final destination.'”
Ayat 286:
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Translation:
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.”
Explanation (Tafseer) of Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286
Verse 284: The Knowledge and Justice of Allah
- Allah owns everything in the heavens and the earth.
- Even the hidden intentions of the heart are known to Him.
- Humans will be held accountable for both their visible actions and concealed thoughts.
- However, Allah’s forgiveness is vast; He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills with full justice.
Verse 285: The Belief of the Messenger and Believers
- The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and all true believers affirm complete faith in:
- Allah
- His angels
- His divine books
- His messengers (without making distinctions between them)
- The believers submit by saying:
- “We hear and we obey.”
- They seek Allah’s forgiveness knowing that their ultimate return is to Him.
Verse 286: Mercy and Leniency from Allah
- Allah does not burden any soul beyond its capacity.
- Every person will be responsible for their deeds.
- This verse contains one of the most beautiful supplications in the Quran, asking Allah for:
- Forgiveness of mistakes and forgetfulness
- Relief from unbearable burdens
- Mercy and support against disbelievers
- It reflects Allah’s compassion, fairness, and understanding of human weaknesses.
Virtues of Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286
The last two verses of Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286 were directly gifted to the Prophet (PBUH) during his night journey (Mi’raj), making them extremely special.
Hadith References:
1️⃣ Protection and Sufficiency:
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
“Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him.”
(Sahih Bukhari 5009, Sahih Muslim 807)
2️⃣ Direct Revelation from Allah:
In a narration by Ibn Mas’ud (RA), the Prophet (PBUH) said:
“They were given to me from under the Throne, and no Prophet before me was given them.”
Benefits of Reciting Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286
✅ Protection from evil
✅ Removal of hardships
✅ Mercy and forgiveness
✅ Strength in faith
✅ Relief from mental burden and anxiety
✅ Powerful nightly protection when recited before sleeping
Conclusion
The concluding verses of Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 284-286 are a source of immense spiritual strength, comfort, and protection for every Muslim. They reflect Allah’s absolute knowledge, justice, mercy, and the perfection of Islamic belief.
Every Muslim is encouraged to:
- Memorize these verses
- Recite them daily, especially before sleeping
- Reflect deeply on their meanings
- Incorporate the beautiful supplications into their daily prayers