All Free Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers

1291. Which Sura is called the heart of Holy Qur'an?

• A. Iklas
• B. Yaseen
• C. Fatiha
• D. Mulk

Explanation: Surah Yaseen is popularly called the heart of the Qur'an because of its central emphasis on Allah's oneness, resurrection and prophethood. Surah Al-Fatihah is called the opening of the Qur'an, not its heart.

1292. What is literally meaning of surah Al falaq?

• A. To help
• B. Clot of blood
• C. The Daybreak
• D. Expansion

Explanation: Al-Falaq literally refers to the daybreak or dawn, the splitting of darkness by the morning light. 'Clot of blood' is the meaning of al-'Alaq, not al-Falaq.

1293. How many idols are described in Surah Nuh?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. None of These

Explanation: Surah Nuh names five idols worshipped by the people of Nuh: Wadd, Suwa, Yaghuth, Ya'uq and Nasr. Therefore the number is five.

1294. What is meaning of Alm Nashrah ?

• A. Abundance
• B. Ornaments
• C. Expansion
• D. None

Explanation: Alam Nashrah means 'Have We not expanded?', referring to the expansion of the Prophet's (PBUH) chest and relief after hardship. Hence its commonly given meaning is expansion.

1295. Bride of Qur'an is ________?

• A. Surah Yaseen
• B. Surah Rahman
• C. Surah Al Muzzamil
• D. None

Explanation: Surah Al-Rahman is popularly known as the Bride of the Qur'an because of its eloquent style and repeated reminders of Allah's blessings. Surah Yaseen is instead commonly called the heart of the Qur'an.

1296. Surah Nahl means _________?

• A. Honey bee
• B. Ant
• C. Camel
• D. Wrapped in gramments

Explanation: Al-Nahl means 'the honey bee', and the surah is named after the bees mentioned in it. 'Ant' is al-Naml, while 'wrapped in garments' refers to al-Muzzammil.

1297. Last two surah of Holy Qur'an's are________?

• A. Surah Al falaq & Surah An Nas
• B. Surah Alaq & Surah Ikhlas
• C. Surah Al Muzzamil & Mudathir
• D. none of these

Explanation: The Qur'an ends with Surah Al-Falaq followed by Surah An-Nas. These are also known together as the Mu'awwidhatayn, the two protective surahs.

1298. What's literally meaning of surah An Nas____?

• A. Mankind
• B. Opening
• C. Daybreak
• D. Intimate

Explanation: An-Nas literally means 'mankind' or 'the people', which is why the surah repeatedly seeks protection from the Lord, King and God of mankind. 'Opening' is Al-Fatihah and 'daybreak' is Al-Falaq.

1299. Ghar-e- Sor is mentioned in ________?

• A. Surah Al Inaam
• B. Surah Al Baqra
• C. Surah Al Tauba
• D. Surah Alaq

Explanation: The cave of Thawr is mentioned in Surah Al-Tawbah 9:40, which describes the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (R.A.) in the cave during the Hijrah. It is not the cave of Hira, which is associated with the first revelation.

1300. How many times Hazrat Jibreel (AS) is mentioned in holy Qur'an?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. None of These

Explanation: The name Jibreel appears explicitly three times in the Qur'an: twice in Surah Al-Baqarah and once in Surah Al-Tahrim. Other descriptions such as Ruh al-Qudus are not counted as occurrences of the name Jibreel.