Al-Baqarah 285–286

Al-Baqarah verses 285–286 (Quran 2:285–286), also known "treasure from the Throne of Allah", are the final two verses of the second chapter of the Quran. Islamic tradition holds that these verses were revealed to Muhammad during the Night Journey and Ascension (Isra and Miʿraj) without the intermediation of the angel Gabriel (Jibril). Muslim sources generally describe most Qur’anic revelations as being delivered through Gabriel.

According to Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud, the Prophet during the Night Journey and Ascension was granted the four bestowings, one of them included these two verses and hence they hold exceptional theological and devotional value. The last two verses and the five daily prayers are among the most essential spiritual endowments granted to the Ummah. Muslims are encouraged to recite these verses regularly, especially before sleeping, as a means of getting huge reward throughout night while sleeping and seeking protection from the devils.

According to some exegetical authorities, the recitation of these verses may substitute the reward of the tahajjud prayer.

According to a hadith, when the final verse was revealed and the Prophet was reciting it, after each word it was said to him “granted”.

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