Juz 3 2. Al-Baqarah (253-end) 3. Aal-e-Imran (1-92) This Juz concludes the longest chapter of the Qur’an which contains the greatest verse – Ayat ul-Kursi (verse 282).  This immense verse is the greatest single verse in the Qur’an, and its memorization, understanding, and recitation will derive many benefits for the worshipper.  Al-Baqarah ends with a number of rulings that demonstrate that charity is a foundation of an Islamic economy as well as Allah’s forbidding of riba’ (usury/interest), declaring those who engage in it as declaring  war upon Him.  The final three verses of this chapter are a prayer for Allah’s forgiveness and for His protection.  The Juz continues into the next chapter, Aal-e-Imran (Family of Imran) which covers (amongst others) the story of Esa (Jesus) – the most outstanding example of man’s rejection and misinterpretation of Allah’s message. Ramadan Mubarak