Surah 2 · Al-Baqarah
Ayah 286 of 286
Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford. All good will be for its own benefit, and all evil will be to its own loss. ˹The believers pray,˺ “Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord! Do not place a burden on us like the one you placed on those before us. Our Lord! Do not burden us with what we cannot bear. Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our ˹only˺ Guardian. So grant us victory over the disbelieving people.”
1 Tafseer Commentary
Transcript — 0:00
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and companions.
This lecture discusses the closing verses of Surah Al-Baqarah.
Transcript — 2:34
The speaker references narrations about the great virtue of the final two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah.
He mentions that these verses were given as a special gift to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), with exceptional rank and blessing.
Transcript — 5:51
He explains Allah's complete ownership of everything in the heavens and the earth, and that nothing can obstruct Allah's decree.
Transcript — 8:46
He discusses Allah's encompassing knowledge, including what is hidden in hearts.
He comments on the verse about accountability for inner states, alongside Allah's mercy and justice.
Transcript — 11:37
"...We hear and we obey. Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final return."
The speaker emphasizes submission, humility, and seeking Allah's forgiveness.
Transcript — 13:41
He explains the believers' statement: "We do not differentiate between any of His messengers" in the sense of belief and acceptance.
The section repeats: "We hear and obey."
Transcript — 16:01
This section focuses on:
"Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity."
The speaker repeats and reflects on forgiveness, return to Allah, and divine mercy in obligations.
Transcript — 18:37
He continues with the same verse and its implications: each person is accountable for what they earn, and divine law is just and within human capacity.
Transcript — 20:47
This section recites and explains the concluding duas of Surah Al-Baqarah:
- "Our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or err."
- "Our Lord, do not place on us burdens like those before us."
- "Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us."
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Transcript — 24:48
The speaker continues supplication for pardon, forgiveness, and mercy, and praises Allah's protection and care.
Transcript — 26:52
The lecture closes with prayer, salutations upon the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), and praise of Allah, Lord of the worlds.