Al-Baqara Verse Classification Dataset

The verses from Al-Baqara, the second and longest chapter of the Quran. Al-Baqara comprises 286 verses and covers a broad range of subjects, including legal instructions for Muslims such as observing fasting during Ramadan and prohibiting usury. It also recounts narratives of prophets like Adam, Ibrahim, and Musa, and provides guidance to various groups, cautioning against ignoring God's call. The chapter was predominantly revealed in Medina following the Hijrah, with particular verses concerning interest thought to have been revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage, and verse 281 is considered the final verse of the Quran to be revealed. The dataset specifically classifies verses based on whether they discuss fasting, pilgrimage, or other subjects, providing a structured insight into these important themes within the surah.

The dataset is presented in a CSV format, with a file size of 69.99 kB. It features 286 records, each representing a single verse from Surah Al-Baqara. All 286 verses are valid and accounted for, with no mismatched or absent entries. The 'Verse No' column has an average value of 144 and a standard deviation of 82.6. In terms of 'Class' distribution, 86% of the verses are labelled as 'Rest_verses' (indicating 'Other'), 8% relate to 'Pilgrimage', and 6% concern 'Fast'.

This dataset is well-suited for a variety of purposes, including data analytics, exploratory data analysis, and text-based investigations. It can be used by researchers and students interested in Islamic studies, particularly those concentrating on the Quran. Developers may find it valuable for constructing applications that involve the thematic classification of religious texts or for natural language processing tasks related to Arabic scriptures.

This dataset exclusively covers the 286 verses of Surah Al-Baqara. The revelations for these verses primarily took place in Medina after the Hijrah, with some key verses believed to have been revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage (10 A.H.). The content is relevant to individuals studying Islam, the Quran, and the specific topics of fasting and pilgrimage within a religious context.

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The dataset is intended for researchers and academics in religious studies, particularly Islamic studies scholars. Data scientists and analysts can utilise it for text classification, content analysis, or developing models based on Quranic text. It is also appropriate for students exploring the structure and themes of the Quran.

Original Data Source: Al-Baqara Verse Classification Dataset