What are the longest Surah and Ayah of the Qur'an?
The longest Surah in the Qur'an is Surah Al-Baqarah, which is the second chapter. It contains 286 verses (ayahs) and covers a wide range of topics including guidance for personal conduct, legal matters, and stories of previous prophets.
In terms of individual verses, the longest Ayah is Ayat al-Kursi, which is found in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 255. This verse is significant as it describes Allah's sovereignty, knowledge, and power, and it is widely recited for protection and blessings. The importance of Ayat al-Kursi is highlighted in hadith literature, where it is mentioned as the chief of the verses of the Qur'an
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 45:4.
In summary, the longest Surah is Al-Baqarah, and the longest Ayah is Ayat al-Kursi from that Surah.
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Sunan al-Tirmidhi 45:4
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 45, Hadith 4 · Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'For everything there is a summit, and the summit of the Qur'an is Surah al-Baqarah. In it is a verse which is the chief of the verses of the Qur'an, and that is Ayat al-Kursi.'
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