Surah Al-Baqarah, verses 1-5, commence with the disjointed letters “Alif Lam Meem.” These mysterious letters are a unique feature of several chapters in the Quran, and their precise meaning remains known only to Allah. The verses go on to emphasize the divine nature of the Quran, stating that it is a book free from doubt, providing guidance to the God-conscious.
The believers, described as those who have faith in the unseen, establish regular prayers, and give charitably from what they have been provided, are praised. Their conviction extends to believing in all the revealed scriptures, including what was sent before and acknowledging the Hereafter.
Such individuals are deemed to be on a path of divine guidance and are assured success in both this world and the Hereafter. These opening verses set the tone for the themes of faith, prayer, charity, and a comprehensive belief in the divine guidance revealed to humankind.
Surah Al Baqarah Ayat 1-5 with Rumi Transliteration
Alif-Laaam-Meeem
Zaalikal Kitaabu laa raiba feeh; hudal lilmuttaqeen
Allazeena yu’minoona bilghaibi wa yuqeemoonas salaata wa mimmaa razaqnaahum yunfiqoon
Wallazeena yu’minoona bimaa unzila ilaika wa maaa unzila min qablika wa bil Aakhirati hum yooqinoon
Ulaaa’ika ‘alaa hudam mir rabbihim wa ulaaa’ika humul muflihoon