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Last Two Verses of Surah Baqarah: Arabic, Transliteration and Meaning
The last two verses of Al-Baqarah (2:285–286)
ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ ۚ وَقَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ
āmana l-rasūlu bimā unzila ilayhi min rabbihi wal-mu'minūna kullun āmana bil-lahi wamalāikatihi wakutubihi warusulihi lā nufarriqu bayna aḥadin min rusulihi waqālū samiʿ'nā wa-aṭaʿnā ghuf'rānaka rabbanā wa-ilayka l-maṣīru
The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allāh and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], "We make no distinction between any of His messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination." (2:285)
لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا ٱكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِۦ ۖ وَٱعْفُ عَنَّا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَآ ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَىٰنَا فَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
lā yukallifu l-lahu nafsan illā wus'ʿahā lahā mā kasabat waʿalayhā mā ik'tasabat rabbanā lā tuākhidh'nā in nasīnā aw akhṭanā rabbanā walā taḥmil ʿalaynā iṣ'ran kamā ḥamaltahu ʿalā alladhīna min qablinā rabbanā walā tuḥammil'nā mā lā ṭāqata lanā bihi wa-uʿ'fu ʿannā wa-igh'fir lanā wa-ir'ḥamnā anta mawlānā fa-unṣur'nā ʿalā l-qawmi l-kāfirīna
Allāh does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. 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." (2:286)
Quran 2:285–286 Saheeh International
Key takeaways
- The last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah are 2:285–286, often called Amana ar-Rasul after their opening words.
- Whoever recites them at night, they will suffice him, according to a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari.
- They were revealed to ease the Companions' worry over the verse before them, and each request in verse 286 was answered.
- Both verses take about 1 minute 26 seconds to recite at Mishari al-Afasy's pace.
- Split into twelve short lines, they can be learned in about five days.
On this page
The last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah are verses 285 and 286 (2:285–286), often called Amana ar-Rasul after their first words. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites them at night, they will suffice him.
Both verses are at the top of this page in Arabic, transliteration and English. Below, they’re broken into short lines, followed by how they were revealed and the benefits reported in authentic hadith.
Which are the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah?
They are verses 285 and 286, the final two of Al-Baqarah’s 286 verses. Verse 285 opens with āmana l-rasūlu, “The Messenger has believed”, which is where the name Amana ar-Rasul comes from.
Together they take about 1 minute 26 seconds to recite at Mishari al-Afasy’s pace on Quran.com: 33 seconds for verse 285 and 53 seconds for verse 286.
The last two verses of Surah Baqarah, line by line
Here are both verses in twelve short lines. Each line has the Arabic, a transliteration and the matching part of the Saheeh International translation.
Arabic and word-by-word transliteration: Quran.com 2:285. Meaning: Saheeh International.
Arabic and word-by-word transliteration: Quran.com 2:286. Meaning: Saheeh International.
The transliteration is Quran.com’s word-by-word version, so it follows each word as it sounds inside the verse. Use it to follow a reciter, and let the audio and a teacher correct the sounds that Latin letters can’t show.
Why were these verses revealed?
They came as relief. Sahih Muslim 125 describes how the verse just before them, 2:284, weighed on the Companions. It says Allah will call people to account for what is in their hearts, whether they show it or hide it.
The Companions came to the Prophet ﷺ and said this was beyond what they could carry. He told them to say, “We hear and we obey,” and when they did, Allah revealed verse 285, then verse 286. Verse 285 records the believers saying those same words.
Ibn Kathir explains that verse 286 “abrogated the Ayah that worried the Companions.” Allah does not ask a soul for more than it can do. Passing thoughts that a person can’t control are not punished, and Ibn Kathir adds that disliking an evil thought is itself part of faith.
A dua that was answered as it was revealed
Most of verse 286 is a dua, a series of requests that each begin “Our Lord” or follow on from one. Sahih Muslim records that Allah answered them as the verse was revealed:
Ibn Kathir explains the last three requests as three different needs:
- “Pardon us”: for the shortcomings between us and Allah.
- “Forgive us”: so our errors aren’t exposed to other people.
- “Have mercy upon us”: so we don’t fall into the next error.
When you recite this verse at night, you’re making a dua whose answer the Prophet ﷺ already reported. It’s one of 40 Rabbana duas in the Quran, the prayers that call on Allah as “Our Lord”.
What are the benefits of the last two verses of Surah Baqarah?
Three benefits come from hadith graded hasan or higher. First, the one this passage is best known for:
Second, an angel brought the Prophet ﷺ good news of “two lights” that no prophet before him was given, and these verses are one of them:
Third, recited in a home for three nights, they keep the devil away from it:
When should you recite them?
At night. The hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari says “at night” without naming an hour.
Many people recite them at bedtime, as part of a set with Ayatul Kursi and the Quls, each backed by its own authentic hadith. See which surah to read before sleeping for the full set and how long each part takes.
How to learn them by heart
Learn the twelve lines over five days, a few at a time, and recite what you have each night:
| Day | New lines | Then |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verse 285, lines 1–3 | Recite lines 1–3 from memory |
| 2 | Verse 285, lines 4–5 | Recite all of verse 285 |
| 3 | Verse 286, lines 1–3 | Recite verse 285 and lines 1–3 of 286 |
| 4 | Verse 286, lines 4–7 | Recite both verses |
| 5 | None | Recite both verses twice without looking |
Unlike Ayatul Kursi, this passage is two verses, so you can repeat each verse on its own before joining them.
For the general method, see how to memorize the Quran. If this is your first passage, which surahs to memorize first suggests what to learn alongside it.
Frequently asked questions
What are the last two verses of Surah Baqarah?
They are verses 285 and 286 of Surah Al-Baqarah, the last two of its 286 verses. Verse 285 begins "The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord", and verse 286 ends with a dua that begins "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred."
What is Amana ar-Rasul?
Amana ar-Rasul (also written Amanar Rasulu or Amana Rasul) is the common name for the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah. It comes from the opening words of verse 285, which mean "The Messenger has believed."
What are the benefits of the last two verses of Surah Baqarah?
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites them at night, they will suffice him (Sahih al-Bukhari 5009). An angel called them one of two lights given to no prophet before (Sahih Muslim 806), and recited in a home for three nights, they keep the devil away from it (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2882, Hasan).
When should I recite the last two verses of Surah Baqarah?
At night. The hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari says "at night" without naming a time. Many people recite them at bedtime, together with Ayatul Kursi and the Quls.
How long does it take to recite the last two verses of Surah Baqarah?
About 1 minute 26 seconds at Mishari al-Afasy's pace on Quran.com: 33 seconds for verse 285 and 53 seconds for verse 286.
Sources
- Quran.com: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:285–286 (Arabic, Saheeh International, word-by-word transliteration)
- Ibn Kathir, tafsir of 2:285–286 (Quran.com)
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5009 (sunnah.com)
- Sahih Muslim 806 (sunnah.com)
- Sahih Muslim 125 (sunnah.com)
- Sahih Muslim 126 (sunnah.com)
- Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2882 (sunnah.com)
- Quran.com audio verse timings, Mishari al-Afasy (recitation 7)