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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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Fairly easy
  • A. Hazrat Younis A.S
  • B. Hazrat Noah A.S
  • C. Hazrat Ismail A.S
  • D. Hazrat Ibrahim A.S

Explanation: Prophet Lutؑ lived during the time of Prophet Ibrahimؑ and was associated with his mission. Prophet Yunusؑ belonged to a much later period.

Correct answer: Hazrat Ibrahim A.S
Moderate
  • A. Surah Al Imran
  • B. Surah Yaseen
  • C. Surah Rehman
  • D. Surah Al Baqrah

Explanation: The longest verse of the Quran is Ayat al-Dayn, verse 282 of Surah al-Baqarah.

Correct answer: Surah Al Baqrah
Hard
  • A. 1 A.H.
  • B. 2 A.H.
  • C. 3 A.H.
  • D. 4 A.H.

Explanation: Gambling was finally prohibited along with intoxicants through Surah al-Maidah 5:90, commonly dated in examination references to 4 AH.

Correct answer: 4 A.H.
Hard
  • A. Four
  • B. Five
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

Explanation: Five surahs begin with praise of Allah: Al-Fatihah, Al-An'am, Al-Kahf, Saba, and Fatir.

Correct answer: Five
Hard
  • A. 112
  • B. 113
  • C. 114
  • D. 115

Explanation: The basmala appears at the beginning of 113 surahs because Surah al-Tawbah does not begin with it.

Correct answer: 113
Moderate
  • A. Baqarah
  • B. Al-Imran
  • C. A'raaf
  • D. Nisa

Explanation: The event of Mubahila is mentioned in Surah Aal-e-Imran, especially verse 61.

Correct answer: Al-Imran
Easy
  • A. 10
  • B. 50
  • C. 100
  • D. 1000

Explanation: Surah al-Qadr states that Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months, highlighting its exceptional spiritual value.

Correct answer: 1000
Moderate
  • A. Jews
  • B. Christians
  • C. Muslims
  • D. Sabieen

Explanation: Ashab al-Sabt means the People of the Sabbath, referring to a group from the Children of Israel, namely the Jews, who were tested…

Correct answer: Jews
Moderate
  • A. Hazart Ibrahim ( a.s)
  • B. Hazart Younas ( a.s )
  • C. Hazart Shoaib (a.s)
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Prophet Shuayb (AS) is known as Khateeb al-Anbiya, meaning the eloquent speaker or orator of the prophets, because of his persuasive…

Correct answer: Hazart Shoaib (a.s)
Very hard
  • A. 146 Times
  • B. 136 Times
  • C. 126 Times
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Prophet Musa (AS) is mentioned by name 136 times in the Quran, more often than any other prophet.

Correct answer: 136 Times
Very hard
  • A. 69 times
  • B. 58 times
  • C. 46 times
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Prophet Ibrahim (AS), known as Khalilullah, is commonly counted as being mentioned 69 times by name in the Quran.

Correct answer: 69 times
Hard
  • A. Muhammad ( S.A.W) & Ishaq ( A.S )
  • B. Haroon ( A.S ) & Zakria ( A.S )
  • C. Lut A.S & Yousef ( A.S )
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Prophets Lut (AS) and Yusuf (AS) are each commonly counted as being mentioned 27 times by name in the Quran.

Correct answer: Lut A.S & Yousef ( A.S )
Moderate
  • A. Al-Nas
  • B. Saba
  • C. Yasin
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Al-Nas, Saba and Yasin are all classified as Makki surahs, meaning they were revealed before the Hijrah.

Correct answer: All of these
Easy
  • A. Nature
  • B. The Cave
  • C. The Redemption
  • D. The Night Journey

Explanation: Al-Kahf means The Cave, referring to the cave in which the Companions of the Cave sought refuge, as described in the surah.

Correct answer: The Cave
Moderate
  • A. Makki
  • B. Madani
  • C. both
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Surah Saba is a Makki surah, revealed before the Hijrah. Its discussion of Allah’s blessings, resurrection and the rejection of earlier…

Correct answer: Makki
Hard
  • A. Ikhlas
  • B. Quraish
  • C. Asar
  • D. Nasar

Explanation: Surah al-Kawthar is generally regarded as the shortest surah, while Surah al-Asr is commonly listed as the second shortest.

Correct answer: Asar
Hard
  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

Explanation: Three surahs contain exactly three verses: al-Asr, al-Kawthar and al-Nasr.

Correct answer: Three
Moderate
  • A. Surah Asr
  • B. Surah Kausar
  • C. Surah Nasr
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Surah al-Asr, Surah al-Kawthar and Surah al-Nasr each contain three verses. Therefore, all three listed surahs fit the description.

Correct answer: All of these
Moderate
  • A. Surah Kafiroon
  • B. Surah Yousuf
  • C. Surah Muhammad
  • D. Surah Waqia

Explanation: Surah Muhammad is also called Surah al-Qital, meaning “the fighting,” because it discusses fighting in the cause of Allah.

Correct answer: Surah Muhammad
Hard
  • A. Naml
  • B. Maida
  • C. Tauba
  • D. Anfal

Explanation: The crow is mentioned in Surah al-Ma'idah, verse 31, where it demonstrates how to bury the body of Qabil’s slain brother.

Correct answer: Maida