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Al-BaqaraThe Cow002surahگائے
Al-Baqara | الْبَقَرَة | MaddinahMaddiniSerial: Revelation: 87Verses: 286Parah: 1,2,3Rukus: 40Sajda: ---
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يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا ادۡخُلُوۡا فِىۡ السِّلۡمِ کَآفَّةً وَّلَا تَتَّبِعُوۡا خُطُوٰتِ الشَّيۡطٰنِ‌ؕ اِنَّهٗ لَـکُمۡ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِيۡنٌ‏

Word By Word —
yāayyuhā
O you
اے
alladhīna
who
لوگو

āmanū
believe[d]
جو ایمان لائے ہو
ud'khulū
Enter
داخل ہوجاؤ
in
میں
l-sil'mi
Islam
اسلام میں۔ اطاعت میں
kāffatan
completely
سارے کے سارے۔ پورے کے پورے
walā
and (do) not
اور نہ
tattabiʿū
follow
تم پیروی کرو
khuṭuwāti
footsteps
قدموں کی
l-shayṭāni
(of) the Shaitaan
شیطان کے
innahu
Indeed, he
بیشک وہ
lakum
(is) for you
تمہارے لیے
ʿaduwwun
an enemy
دشمن ہے
mubīnun
open
کھلم کھلا

Ya ayyuha allatheena amanooodkhuloo fee assilmi kaffatan walatattabiAAoo khutuwati ashshaytaniinnahu lakum AAaduwwun mubeen

——— Transliteration

What Does Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 208 Mean? - Common Questions & Answers

Explore the meaning, interpretation, and Islamic explanation of Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 208 from the Holy Quran. Find answers to frequently asked questions about this verse, its context, and significance in Islamic teachings.

What does it mean to enter Islam completely according to Al-Baqarah 2:208?

Entering Islam completely means implementing all of Islam's legislation and laws, adhering to all commandments as much as possible, and refraining from all prohibitions without reservations or exceptions.

How do we avoid following Satan's footsteps in Islam?

Satan commands only evil, sinful acts, and speaking about Allah without knowledge. Believers avoid his footsteps by performing acts of worship and following Allah's guidance rather than Satan's temptations.

Why does Allah emphasize wholehearted Islamic submission?

Allah accepts only complete obedience, not partial compliance. This verse corrects those who might try to combine Islamic practices with previous religious traditions or follow only some aspects of Islam.

What are the dangers of partial Islamic practice?

Partial practice can lead to following Satan's footsteps and missing the complete peace and security that comes from total submission to Allah's guidance and Islamic way of life.

How can Muslims achieve complete submission to Allah?

Complete submission involves accepting all Islamic injunctions sincerely from the heart, regardless of which aspect of life they concern - worship, social dealings, business, or politics.

What does Satan's enmity toward believers look like?

Satan is described as an open enemy who leads believers away from complete Islamic practice, encouraging partial obedience or mixing Islamic principles with non-Islamic traditions.

Why is Islamic unity and totality important?

Islamic totality creates a peaceful, unified community where believers enter the system of peace (Islam) completely, leading to spiritual and social harmony under Allah's guidance.

How does complete Islam bring peace and security?

The word 'Silm' means both Islam and peace. Complete entry into Islam creates a state of peace, security, and unity among believers, protecting them from Satan's divisive influences.
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