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361 Quran MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

The Quran covers its revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), preservation and compilation, Makki and Madani surahs, major themes, and the arrangement of surahs and verses. It also includes basic concepts such as wahi, the first revelation, selected important surahs, and the distinction between the Quran and Hadith.

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  • A. Surah Al-Fatiha
  • B. Surah Al-Baqarah
  • C. Surah Yaseen
  • D. Surah Al-Kahf

Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran, with 286 verses, and is a Madani Surah.

Correct answer: Surah Al-Baqarah
Fairly easy
  • A. Cover
  • B. Wrapped in Garments
  • C. In The Sky
  • D. Iron

Explanation: Al-Muzzammil means the one wrapped or covered in garments, referring to the opening address to the Prophet (PBUH).

Correct answer: Wrapped in Garments
Fairly easy
  • A. Cat
  • B. Cockroach
  • C. Horse
  • D. Spider

Explanation: Al-Ankaboot means spider, and Surah Al-Ankaboot is named after the example of the spider’s fragile house.

Correct answer: Spider
Moderate
  • A. 05
  • B. 06
  • C. 07
  • D. 08Islamic Studies MCQs

Explanation: The Quran states that Hell has seven gates, with each gate assigned a portion of those entering it.

Correct answer: 07
Moderate
  • A. Hazrat Suleman A.S
  • B. Hazrat Musa A.S
  • C. Hazrat Haroon A.S
  • D. Hazrat Essa A.S

Explanation: Prophet Sulayman (AS) died while leaning on his staff, and the jinn did not realise his death until an insect weakened the staff.

Correct answer: Hazrat Suleman A.S
Moderate
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 6
  • D. 5History

Explanation: Six Surahs are named after individual prophets: Yunus, Hud, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Muhammad, and Nuh.

Correct answer: 6
Easy
  • A. 12
  • B. 21
  • C. 23
  • D. 22Prophet Muhammad Biography

Explanation: The Quran was revealed gradually over approximately 23 years, beginning in Makkah and concluding in Madinah.

Correct answer: 23
Hard
  • A. 16
  • B. 18
  • C. 20
  • D. 37

Explanation: Surah Al-Kahf is the 18th chapter of the Quran, placed after Surah Al-Isra and before Surah Maryam.

Correct answer: 18
Fairly easy
  • A. Surah Ikhlas
  • B. Surah Kausar
  • C. Surah Nasar
  • D. Surah Fateha

Explanation: Surah Al-Ikhlas is commonly called one-third of the Quran because of the great importance of its concise statement of Tawheed.

Correct answer: Surah Ikhlas
Moderate
  • A. Surah Muhammad [47]
  • B. Surah Al-Mujadila [58]
  • C. Surah Al-Ikhlas [112]
  • D. Surah Al-Fatihah [1]Islamiat Preparation Material

Explanation: Surah Al-Mujadilah is traditionally noted as the only surah in which the name Allah appears in every verse.

Correct answer: Surah Al-Mujadila [58]
Fairly easy
  • A. Al-Nas
  • B. Al-Nisa
  • C. Aal-e-Imran
  • D. Al-Baqarah

Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is generally regarded as the first complete Madani surah and is also the longest chapter of the Quran.

Correct answer: Al-Baqarah
Moderate
  • A. Hazrat Idrees (AS)
  • B. Hazrat Musa (AS)
  • C. Hazrat Haroon (AS)
  • D. Hazrat Ayub (AS)

Explanation: The Quran describes Hazrat Harun (AS) as more eloquent in speech when Prophet Musa (AS) asked Allah to appoint him as an assistant.

Correct answer: Hazrat Haroon (AS)
Hard
  • A. Al-Imran
  • B. Al-Ahzab
  • C. Al-Mujadalla
  • D. Al-Muzamil

Explanation: Surah Al-Mujadalah is distinctive because the name Allah occurs in every one of its verses, making its total usage especially notable.

Correct answer: Al-Mujadalla
Very hard
  • A. 140 times
  • B. 150 times
  • C. 160 times
  • D. 170 times

Explanation: Many Islamic studies references give 150 as the number of Quranic emphases or references concerning alms and charity.

Correct answer: 150 times
Very hard
  • A. Hazart Fatma(RA)
  • B. Hazart Ayesha(RA)
  • C. Hazart Abu Bakar (RA)
  • D. Hazart Umer(RA)

Explanation: Traditional Islamic studies references credit Hazrat Ayesha (RA) with being the first to count the verses of the Quran.

Correct answer: Hazart Ayesha(RA)
Very hard
  • A. 43 Hijri
  • B. 42 Hijri
  • C. 41 Hijri
  • D. 40 Hijri

Explanation: The conventional date given for the insertion of vowel signs into Quranic script is 43 AH, associated with the early development of Arabic…

Correct answer: 43 Hijri
Moderate
  • A. Alcohol
  • B. Hypocrisy
  • C. Lying
  • D. Backbiting

Explanation: Lying is treated in Islamic teaching as a root or gateway to other moral evils, while truthfulness leads toward righteousness.

Correct answer: Lying
Very hard
  • A. 2 years and six months
  • B. 2 years and five months
  • C. 2 years and four months
  • D. 2 years and three months

Explanation: Traditional seerah accounts describe a pause of approximately two years and six months between the first revelation and the next beginning…

Correct answer: 2 years and six months
Moderate
  • A. Sura Ma'edah
  • B. Sura Esra
  • C. Sura Baqrah
  • D. Sura Mujadala

Explanation: The method of wudu is set out in Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:6, which mentions washing the face and hands, wiping the head, and washing the feet.

Correct answer: Sura Ma'edah
Moderate
  • A. 37
  • B. 38
  • C. 39
  • D. 40

Explanation: The thirtieth juz begins with Surah An-Naba and ends with Surah An-Nas, covering surahs 78 through 114. That range contains 37 surahs.

Correct answer: 37

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