(Revealed 1–2 AH / 622–624 CE, Madinah)
Everything in the skies and on earth belongs to Allah ﷻ. Whether you show what’s in your heart or hide it, Allah ﷻ knows and will call every soul to account. He forgives who He wills and punishes who He wills—but He is full of mercy.
The Messenger and the believers accept what’s been sent from their Lord. Each one says: “We hear and we obey. We ask Your forgiveness, our Lord—to You is the final destination.” Allah ﷻ never burdens a person beyond what they can handle. Everyone earns what they strive for, and everyone is responsible for what they’ve done.
The prayer finishes with a call for mercy and support:
“Our Lord, don’t make us suffer if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord, don’t lay on us heavy burdens like those before us. Our Lord, don’t let us bear what we can’t handle. Forgive us, overlook our mistakes, have mercy on us. You are our Protector—help us against those who would harm us.”
These final verses, revealed in Madinah in the early years (622–624 CE / 1–2 AH), conclude the longest surah of the Qur’an with deep comfort, powerful warning, and unmatched hope. They remind everyone: accountability is real, but Allah’s ﷻ mercy always comes first.
The Prophet ﷺ repeated these prayers often, passing them on for every believer to use as protection, strength, and hope. In times of hardship or error, reciting these ayats brings peace and assurance, reminding every heart that Allah ﷻ knows, forgives, and helps constantly.
For Muslims in those early days—and for us now—these words mean that faith is continual listening, steady obedience, and asking forgiveness for mistakes. Nobody is required to do what’s impossible. Mercy is always near, and prayer is the key that opens every door.
The journey through Surah Baqarah closes with prayer: to be made strong, forgiven, lightened, and protected in every struggle.