Great leaders of Christianity came to find out about Islam.

Najran is situated in the Northern parts of Yemen and to the South of Mecca and took a day to ride in. The first verses up to verse 83 were revealed in connection with the Christian delegation called Najran who came to Madinah and had a dialogue with Prophet Muhammad (saw) in 9th year of Hijrah pertaining to Christianity and Islam. The 1st part of A’li Imran deals specifically with Christian doctrine. Why is it called A’li Imran – the followers of Imran? Because the House of Imran is mentioned in this chapter. First 83 verses were revealed when a Christian delegation arrived in Madinah and asked about the principles of Islam. In Surah Ali’Imran: There is mention of Isa (as) born without father, the Nasara (the Christians) are mentioned and it ends with dua. There is mention of Adam (as) born without father and mother, people of the book, the Jews are talked about, and the Surah ends with dua.

In Surah Al-Baqarah 3 groups have been mentioned: Muttaqin, Kafireen, Munafiqeen. Read the two lights, Al-Baqarah and Al`Imran, because they will come in the shape of two clouds, two shades or two lines of birds on the Day of Resurrection and will argue on behalf of their people on that Day.” Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Umamah Al-Bahili said that he heard the Messenger of Allah say,”Read the Qur’an, because it will intercede on behalf of its people on the Day of Resurrection. Revealed after Surah Al-Baqarah. Known as twin of Surah Al-Baqarah, because there are a lot of similarities.

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