The final two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah — Ayat 285 and 286 — are among the most recited verses in the Qur’an. Below you’ll find the Arabic text, a true word-by-word Urdu meaning, a verified hadith reference (with the exact Bukhari and Muslim numbers, since these get mixed up across the internet), and three respected Urdu translations compared side by side. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites these two verses at night, “they will be sufficient for him” — a hadith recorded in both Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Surah Baqarah Last 2 Ayat in Arabic (Ayah 285–286)
Ayah 285:
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِ ۚ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Ayah 286:
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
These two verses close Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest chapter of the Qur’an, and are known by their opening words, “Amanar-Rasoolu.”
Surah Baqarah Last 2 Ayat Word-by-Word Urdu Meaning
Most pages online give you the full-verse translation and stop there. Here the verses are broken into natural phrase groups first, so you can follow exactly which Arabic words carry which meaning — useful whether you’re memorizing or just want to understand what you’re reciting.
Ayah 285
| Arabic Phrase | Transliteration | Urdu Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ | Āmana ar-Rasūlu bimā unzila ilayhi min Rabbihi | رسول ایمان لائے اس (کتاب) پر جو ان کے رب کی طرف سے ان پر نازل ہوئی |
| وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ | wal-mu’minūn, kullun āmana billāhi wa malā’ikatihi wa kutubihi wa rusulih | اور مومن بھی، سب اللہ پر، اس کے فرشتوں پر، اس کی کتابوں پر اور اس کے رسولوں پر ایمان لائے |
| لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِ | lā nufarriqu bayna aḥadin min rusulih | ہم اس کے رسولوں میں سے کسی کے درمیان فرق نہیں کرتے |
| وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا | wa qālū sami’nā wa aṭa’nā | اور وہ کہتے ہیں: ہم نے سنا اور اطاعت کی |
| غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ | ghufrānaka Rabbanā wa ilayka-l-maṣīr | اے ہمارے رب! ہم تیری بخشش کے طلبگار ہیں اور تیری ہی طرف لوٹنا ہے |
Ayah 286
| Arabic Phrase | Transliteration | Urdu Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا | Lā yukallifullāhu nafsan illā wus’ahā | اللہ کسی جان پر اس کی طاقت سے زیادہ بوجھ نہیں ڈالتا |
| لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ | lahā mā kasabat wa ‘alayhā ma-ktasabat | جو نیکی اس نے کمائی وہ اسی کے لیے ہے، اور جو برائی کمائی اس کا وبال بھی اسی پر ہے |
| رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا | Rabbanā lā tu’ākhidhnā in nasīnā aw akhṭa’nā | اے ہمارے رب! اگر ہم بھول جائیں یا خطا کر بیٹھیں تو ہماری گرفت نہ فرما |
| رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا | Rabbanā wa lā taḥmil ‘alaynā iṣran kamā ḥamaltahū ‘alal-ladhīna min qablinā | اے ہمارے رب! ہم پر وہ بوجھ نہ ڈال جیسا تو نے ہم سے پہلے لوگوں پر ڈالا تھا |
| رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ | Rabbanā wa lā tuḥammilnā mā lā ṭāqata lanā bih | اے ہمارے رب! ہم پر وہ بوجھ نہ ڈال جس کی ہمیں طاقت نہیں |
| وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا | wa’fu ‘annā wa-ghfir lanā wa-rḥamnā | اور ہمیں معاف فرما، ہمیں بخش دے اور ہم پر رحم فرما |
| أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ | Anta mawlānā fanṣurnā ‘alal-qawmi-l-kāfirīn | تو ہی ہمارا مولا ہے، پس کافروں کے مقابلے میں ہماری مدد فرما |
Full Urdu Translation (Fateh Muhammad Jalandhari):
آیت 285 — رسول اس (کتاب) پر ایمان لایا جو اس کے رب کی طرف سے اس پر نازل ہوئی اور ایمان والے بھی، سب کے سب اللہ پر اور اس کے فرشتوں پر اور اس کی کتابوں پر اور اس کی رسولوں پر ایمان لائے، (یہ کہتے ہوئے) کہ ہم اس کے پیغمبروں میں سے کسی میں فرق نہیں کرتے، اور وہ کہتے ہیں کہ ہم نے سنا اور مان لیا، اے ہمارے رب! ہم تیری بخشش کے طلبگار ہیں اور تیری ہی طرف لوٹ کر جانا ہے۔
آیت 286 — اللہ کسی جان پر اس کی طاقت سے زیادہ بوجھ نہیں ڈالتا، جو نیکی وہ کمائے گی وہ اسی کے لئے ہے، اور جو برائی وہ کمائے گی وہ اسی کے ذمہ ہے۔ اے ہمارے رب! اگر ہم بھول جائیں یا غلطی کر بیٹھیں تو ہمیں نہ پکڑنا، اے ہمارے رب! ہم پر وہ بوجھ نہ ڈال جو تو نے ہم سے پہلے لوگوں پر ڈالا، اے ہمارے رب! اور ہم پر وہ بوجھ نہ ڈال جس کی ہمیں طاقت نہیں، اور ہمیں معاف فرما دے، اور ہمیں بخش دے، اور ہم پر رحم کر، تو ہی ہمارا کارساز ہے، پس ہمیں کافروں پر غلبہ عطا فرما۔
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Surah Baqarah Last 2 Ayat Urdu Translation — 3 Trusted Translations Compared
Urdu-speaking readers rarely see more than one translation of these verses on any single page. Three of the most widely used Urdu renderings of the Qur’an take noticeably different approaches to the same text:
- Fateh Muhammad Jalandhari — the translation used above, and the most widely printed standalone Urdu Qur’an translation in Pakistan. Its style is close and literal: it follows the Arabic sentence structure closely, phrase by phrase, which is why it’s the version most sites (including this one) use as the default reading text.
- Tafsir-e-Usmani (Shaykh al-Hind Mahmud Hasan, completed by Shabbir Ahmad Usmani) — an early-20th-century Deobandi translation-with-commentary. Its Urdu register is more traditional and slightly more formal than Jalandhari’s, and it’s often paired with explanatory footnotes rather than left as a standalone translation.
- Tafheem-ul-Qur’an (Syed Abul Ala Maududi, 1942–1972, Idara Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an) — written as flowing, modern explanatory Urdu prose rather than a strict word-for-word rendering. Maududi’s approach reads more like a guided explanation of the meaning than a literal translation, which makes it easier for first-time readers but less useful if you want to match each Urdu word back to a specific Arabic word.
None of these differences change what the verses mean — a declaration of faith in Ayah 285, and a dua for mercy and ease in Ayah 286. They differ in register and method, not in substance. If you’re memorizing, the word-by-word table above and the Jalandhari translation will serve you best; if you want a fuller explanation of the “why” behind each phrase, Tafheem-ul-Qur’an’s commentary is worth reading alongside it.
Transliteration for Easy Recitation
If you can’t yet read Arabic script fluently, this Roman-script transliteration lets you recite along accurately while you learn:
Ayah 285: Āmana ar-Rasūlu bimā unzila ilayhi min Rabbihi wal-mu’minūn. Kullun āmana billāhi wa malā’ikatihi wa kutubihi wa rusulih. Lā nufarriqu bayna aḥadin min rusulih. Wa qālū sami’nā wa aṭa’nā, ghufrānaka Rabbanā wa ilayka-l-maṣīr.
Ayah 286: Lā yukallifullāhu nafsan illā wus’ahā. Lahā mā kasabat wa ‘alayhā ma-ktasabat. Rabbanā lā tu’ākhidhnā in nasīnā aw akhṭa’nā. Rabbanā wa lā taḥmil ‘alaynā iṣran kamā ḥamaltahū ‘alal-ladhīna min qablinā. Rabbanā wa lā tuḥammilnā mā lā ṭāqata lanā bih. Wa’fu ‘annā wa-ghfir lanā wa-rḥamnā. Anta mawlānā fanṣurnā ‘alal-qawmi-l-kāfirīn.
One pronunciation note worth getting right: soften the “gh” in ghufrānaka — it comes from the back of the throat, not a hard English “g.” Pause briefly at each comma so the rhythm of the dua comes through naturally.
Is It the Last 2 Ayat or the Last 3 Ayat of Surah Baqarah?
It’s the last two ayat — 285 and 286 — that the hadith specifically names. Ayah 284 is sometimes tacked on by writers for context, since it speaks about Allah’s knowledge of everything in the heavens and earth, but it is a separate verse and isn’t part of the actual narration about nightly recitation. If you’ve seen “last 2 ayat” and “last 3 ayat” used interchangeably across different websites, this is why — some include 284 as a lead-in even though the Prophet ﷺ referred only to “the last two verses” (al-āyatayn min ākhiri Sūrat al-Baqarah). When in doubt, the two verses to memorize and recite nightly are 285 and 286.
Authentic Hadith on Reciting the Last 2 Ayat at Night (Verified)
The Prophet ﷺ said in a hadith narrated by Abu Mas’ud al-Ansari:
“Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him.”
| Hadith Text (brief) | Collection & Number | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| “If somebody recited the last two verses of Surat al-Baqara at night, that will suffice him.” | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5009 | Sahih (authentic) |
| Same narration, recorded independently | Sahih Muslim, Hadith 807 | Sahih (authentic) |
| Combined status | Muttafaqun Alayhi | Agreed upon by both Bukhari and Muslim — the highest practical grade of authenticity |
It’s worth being specific here, because hadith numbers for this narration vary widely across websites — some cite Bukhari 5009, others 5051; some cite Muslim 807, others 780 or 806 — which makes it hard to know what’s actually been checked. The numbering above matches what Sunnah.com currently lists, cross-referenced against Bukhari’s Kitab Fada’il al-Qur’an and Muslim’s chapter on the virtues of Surah al-Fatiha and the closing verses of Surah al-Baqarah. The variation in citation numbers across other sites most likely comes from different print editions and numbering schemes rather than any doubt about the hadith itself — but it’s still worth checking against a primary source rather than copying a number from another blog. For a fuller, independently verified breakdown of this hadith and its meaning — including how the numbering was cross-checked — see this detailed hadith and meaning breakdown.
How These Verses Were Revealed — The Night of Mi’raj
Unlike most of the Qur’an, which was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ gradually over 23 years, these two verses have a distinct origin story. A narration recorded in Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, describes the Prophet ﷺ reaching Sidrat al-Muntaha during the Night Journey (Isra and Mi’raj) and being given three things at that point: the five daily prayers, the last verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, and the promise of forgiveness for the major sins of anyone in his Ummah who dies without associating partners with Allah. A separate narration adds that these verses were given to the Prophet ﷺ from “a treasure beneath the Throne” of Allah — a detail scholars point to as showing the special, elevated status of these two ayat within the Qur’an.
Meaning and Tafsir of Ayah 285–286 (Ibn Kathir)
Ayah 285 is a complete declaration of faith — not only by the Prophet ﷺ, but by every believer alongside him. It affirms belief in Allah, His angels, His revealed books, and all His messengers, explicitly without ranking one prophet above another in terms of belief in their prophethood. According to Ibn Kathir, the verse’s closing line, “We hear and we obey,” is set in deliberate contrast to earlier communities who, faced with the same instruction, said the opposite — they heard but disobeyed.
Ayah 286 shifts from declaration to dua. It opens with a foundational principle of divine justice: Allah does not place a burden on anyone beyond what they can bear. From there it moves into four specific requests — not to be held to account for honest mistakes, not to carry a burden like that placed on earlier nations, not to be given more than can be handled, and finally a request for pardon, forgiveness, mercy, and support. Together, the two verses move from “this is what we believe” to “this is what we ask” — which is part of why they’re remembered as a single, complete unit rather than two disconnected verses.
What Does “Sufficient” (Kafat) Really Mean?
The Arabic word used in the hadith is kafat — “sufficient” or “enough for him.” Imam al-Nawawi addressed this directly in his commentary on Sahih Muslim, explaining that scholars understood “sufficient” in one of three ways: sufficient in place of standing for optional night prayer (qiyam al-layl) that night, sufficient as protection from harm — including from shaytan — through the night, or possibly both meanings together.
It’s worth being clear about what this does not mean: reciting these two verses is not a substitute for the five obligatory daily prayers. The “sufficiency” described in the hadith concerns voluntary night worship and protection, not the fard prayers, which remain a separate obligation.
Key Arabic Words Explained
A short glossary helps when memorizing, since a few words in these verses carry more weight than their one-line Urdu translation shows on its own.
| Arabic Word | Transliteration | Urdu Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وُسْعَهَا | wus’ahā | اس کی طاقت، اس کی وسعت — جو ایک انسان واقعی برداشت کر سکے |
| إِصْرًا | iṣran | بھاری بوجھ، ایسا بوجھ جسے اٹھانا مشکل ہو |
| مَوْلَانَا | mawlānā | ہمارا کارساز، ہمارا حامی و مددگار |
| غُفْرَانَكَ | ghufrānaka | تیری بخشش — اللہ سے براہ راست خطاب کرتے ہوئے |
| تُؤَاخِذْنَا | tu’ākhidhnā | ہماری گرفت نہ کر، ہمیں مؤاخذے میں نہ لا |
Fazilat — Benefits of Reciting the Last 2 Ayat of Surah Baqarah
Tied directly to the hadith and tafsir above, the recognized benefits of reciting these two verses are:
- Protection through the night — the core promise in the Bukhari and Muslim narration, understood by scholars as covering harm and the whispers of shaytan.
- A form of night worship — per Imam al-Nawawi’s explanation, reciting them can stand in place of optional night prayer for that night.
- A built-in request for forgiveness — Ayah 286 is itself a dua asking Allah to overlook honest mistakes and forgetfulness, not just a verse to recite passively.
- Reinforced faith — Ayah 285’s declaration of belief in Allah, His angels, books, and all messengers is, in effect, a nightly renewal of the basics of one’s faith.
- Relief from anxiety — the reminder that “Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity” is a genuine comfort during hard times, not just a line to recite.
- A special status among the Qur’an’s verses — tied to their unique revelation during the Night Journey, discussed above.
Nightly Wazifa — How to Recite Before Sleeping
- Set the cue. Link the recitation to a fixed moment — when you lie down, or right after turning off the light. Consistency is what turns this into a real habit.
- Recite Ayat 285–286 once, slowly, in Arabic (using the transliteration above if you’re still learning), paying attention to the meaning as you go.
- Follow with a short istighfar — “Astaghfirullah,” repeated a few times with sincerity.
- Spend a minute in personal dua, in Urdu or whatever language is natural to you, connecting the day’s mistakes to the verse’s own request: “do not hold us for what we forget or mistake.”
- Close with the final dua phrases of Ayah 286 — pardon, forgiveness, mercy, and protection.
If you’d like to build this into a fuller night routine rather than a single recitation, it pairs naturally with how to pray Tahajjud, since the hadith’s “sufficiency” is specifically tied to standing in place of that optional night prayer.
Last 2 Ayat vs. Ayatul Kursi — What’s the Difference?
They’re often recited together at night, which is where the confusion comes from, but they’re not the same thing. Ayatul Kursi (2:255) is a single verse centered entirely on Allah’s sovereignty and knowledge, and is separately recommended for protection, including after each obligatory prayer. The last 2 ayat of Surah Baqarah (2:285–286) are two verses that combine a declaration of faith with a closing dua for mercy and ease. Both come from the same surah and are both tied to hadith about nightly protection, but they’re different verses with different content — reciting one isn’t a substitute for the other. For more on individual verses from this surah, see our translation of Surah Baqarah Ayat 187.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the last 2 ayat of Surah Baqarah? They are Ayat 285 and 286, the final two verses of the Qur’an’s longest chapter, known as “Amanar-Rasoolu” after their opening words. Together they combine a declaration of faith with a closing dua asking Allah for forgiveness, mercy, and ease.
Is it the last 2 ayat or the last 3 ayat of Surah Baqarah? The hadith on nightly recitation names exactly two verses — 285 and 286. Some writers add ayah 284 for context since it discusses Allah’s knowledge of everything, but it isn’t part of the actual narration about nightly recitation.
Is the hadith about reciting them at night authentic? Yes. It’s narrated by Abu Mas’ud al-Ansari and recorded in both Sahih al-Bukhari (5009) and Sahih Muslim (807), making it “Muttafaqun Alayhi” — agreed upon by the two most rigorously verified hadith collections in Islam.
What does “sufficient” mean in the hadith? Imam al-Nawawi explained “sufficient” (kafat) as covering one or both of two things: standing in place of optional night prayer, and protection from harm through the night. It does not replace the five obligatory daily prayers.
Can I recite the last 2 ayat in Urdu instead of Arabic? The recitation referred to in the hadith is the Arabic text itself. Reading the Urdu translation alongside it helps with understanding and reflection, but the recitation for spiritual reward should be in the original Arabic.
What’s the difference between Ayatul Kursi and the last 2 ayat of Surah Baqarah? Ayatul Kursi (2:255) is a single verse centered on Allah’s sovereignty, also recited nightly for protection. The last 2 ayat (2:285–286) are two verses combining a declaration of faith with a closing dua — different content, both from the same surah.
Can I listen to the last 2 ayat instead of reciting them myself? Listening is beneficial and can bring a sense of calm, but the specific “sufficiency” and protection described in the hadith are tied to reciting the verses yourself, not passively listening to them.
This is a sensitive religious topic. Arabic text and translations above should ideally be reviewed by a qualified scholar before publishing, and readers seeking rulings on specific personal situations should consult a local imam or scholar rather than relying on a single web page