Quran • Al-Baqarah 2:255
Ayatul Kursi
Read Quran 2:255 with an attributed translation and a short, source-conscious overview of the verse's central themes.
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Translation source
English Translation - Noor International Center
Version 1.1.2 · Source: QuranEnc.com
What the verse emphasizes
Ayatul Kursi presents a concentrated statement about Allah's uniqueness, life, sustaining authority, knowledge and sovereignty. IHSAYA keeps this summary intentionally brief and separate from the translated Quran text.
Allah's uniqueness
The verse opens by affirming worship of Allah alone.
Knowledge and authority
It emphasizes the breadth of Allah's knowledge and authority over creation.
Divine sustaining power
It describes Allah as living and sustaining all that exists.
For detailed interpretation, historical discussion or legal/religious conclusions, consult reliable tafsir and qualified scholarship.
Reflection prompts
- What changes when I remember that my knowledge is limited while Allah's knowledge is complete?
- Where can remembrance of Allah's authority reduce unnecessary fear or dependence on created things?