Al-Baqarah, ayah 1
Quran 2:1 — Al-Baqarah · "Alif, Lam, Meem."
Verse 1 of 286 · Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow. This is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 1.
الم
Alif-Laaam-Meeem
Alif, Lam, Meem.
Translations of Al-Baqarah 2:1
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Alif-Laaam-Meeem
- Saheeh International
- Alif, Lam, Meem.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- Alif. Lam. Mim.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- A. L. M.
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Alif laam miim.
Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.
1930 — first English translation of the Qur'an by a Muslim scholar.
1934 — widely-cited classic English rendering with commentary tradition.
Bahasa Indonesia, edition id.indonesian, supplied through Al-Quran Cloud.
Surrounding verses in Surah Al-Baqarah
Frequently asked about Al-Baqarah 2:1
What does Quran 2:1 say?
Alif, Lam, Meem. This is verse 1 of Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة, "The Cow"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 1?
The Arabic text: الم — transliteration: Alif-Laaam-Meeem.
Which juz and page is Quran 2:1 in?
Al-Baqarah 2:1 appears in Juz 1, on Mushaf page 2.
How many verses does Surah Al-Baqarah have?
Surah Al-Baqarah contains 286 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 2nd surah of the Quran and was revealed in Medina.
About Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow — is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 286 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Medina, making it a Medinan surah in the traditional classification.