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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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- A. Bibi Balqees
- B. Bibi Aasiya
- C. Bibi Maryam
- D. None of these
Explanation: The wife of Pharaoh, traditionally named Asiyah, urged that the infant Musa (AS) be spared and adopted.
Correct answer: Bibi Aasiya- A. Hazrat Yahya
- B. Hazrat Zakriya
- C. Her mother (Hina)
- D. None of these
Explanation: Allah placed Maryam (AS) under the care of Prophet Zakariya (AS), who found her provision in her prayer chamber.
Correct answer: Hazrat Zakriya- A. 8
- B. 9
- C. 10
- D. None of these
Explanation: The first Quranic sajdah occurs in Surah al-A'raf, verse 206, which falls in Para 9.
Correct answer: 9- A. Prophet Ibrahim
- B. Prophet Musa
- C. Prophet Yousuf
- D. Prophet Sulaiman
Explanation: The Quran calls the account of Prophet Yusuf (AS) “Ahsan al-Qasas”, meaning the best of stories, in Surah Yusuf.
Correct answer: Prophet Yousuf- A. Bani Isra'il
- B. Al-Anbiya
- C. Al-Kahf
- D. Al-Qasas
Explanation: The meeting of Prophet Musa (AS) with Khidr is narrated in Surah al-Kahf, beginning with Musa’s journey to meet the knowledgeable servant…
Correct answer: Al-Kahf- A. Al-Anbiya
- B. Al-Imran
- C. As-Saff
- D. Al-Anfal
Explanation: The words “Nasrun min Allah wa fathun qarib” occur in Surah al-Saff, verse 13.
Correct answer: As-Saff- A. 10
- B. 20
- C. 30
- D. None of these
Explanation: Surah Aal-e-Imran contains 20 rukūʿ according to the standard division used in South Asian Quranic editions.
Correct answer: 20- A. Ya-Seen
- B. Muhammad
- C. Saff
- D. None of these
Explanation: The name Ahmad is mentioned in Surah al-Saff, where Jesus (AS) gives glad tidings of a messenger to come after him named Ahmad.
Correct answer: Saff- A. Geology
- B. Philosophy
- C. Astronomy
- D. Chemistry
Explanation: Traditional accounts associate Idris (AS) with astronomy and other early sciences, which is why astronomy is the expected option in…
Correct answer: Astronomy- A. Surah ikhlas
- B. Surah baqara
- C. surah toba
- D. Surah rehman
Explanation: Surah al-Ikhlas is a concise declaration of Allah's oneness, uniqueness, self-sufficiency, and freedom from offspring.
Correct answer: Surah ikhlas- A. HAZRA DAWOOD
- B. HAZRAT UZAIR
- C. HAZRAT SHOAIB
- D. HAZRAT NOOH
Explanation: The Quran describes a person who was caused to die and then revived after 100 years, and classical commentators commonly identify him as…
Correct answer: HAZRAT UZAIR- A. Prophet Adam AS
- B. Prophet Ibrahim AS
- C. Prophet Sulaiman AS
- D. Prophet Daniyal AS
Explanation: Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was granted the special ability to understand animals and command the jinn, as described in the Quran.
Correct answer: Prophet Sulaiman AS- A. 8
- B. 7
- C. 6
- D. 5
Explanation: Surah al-Tawbah 9:60 identifies eight categories eligible for Zakat, including the poor, needy, collectors, debtors and travellers.
Correct answer: 8- A. Al e Imran
- B. Al Yaseen
- C. Al Nisa
- D. Al Maeda
Explanation: The expression “Al-Quran-ul-Hakeem” appears at the beginning of Surah Ya-Sin: “Ya-Sin, by the Wise Quran.” The other listed surahs do not…
Correct answer: Al Yaseen- A. Shiekh Abubakar Jaber Al Jazairi
- B. Dr. Shafiq Ur Rehman
- C. Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
- D. Imam Bin Qayyim
Explanation: Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan was written by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf. Sheikh Abu Bakr Jabir al-Jazairi wrote Aysar al-Tafasir, while Ibn al-Qayyim…
Correct answer: Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf- A. 50
- B. 100
- C. 150
- D. 200
Explanation: Many standard Islamic general-knowledge references give 200 as the number of Quranic verses dealing with animals.
Correct answer: 200- A. Hazrat Daniyal (A.S)
- B. Hazrat Luqman (A.S)
- C. Hazrat Binyamin (A.S)
- D. Hazrat Zulqarnanin (A.S)
Explanation: Hazrat Yusuf (A.S.) privately revealed his identity to his full brother, Hazrat Binyamin (A.S.), during the brothers' visit to Egypt.
Correct answer: Hazrat Binyamin (A.S)238. Name the father of Hazrat Yousaf (A.S.) who lost his eyesight in the memory of Hazrat Yousaf (A.S.)?
- A. Hazrat Ishaq (A.S.)
- B. Hazrat Ismaeel (A.S.)
- C. Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S.)
- D. Hazrat Moosaa (A.S.)
Explanation: Hazrat Yaqub (A.S.), the father of Hazrat Yusuf (A.S.), lost his eyesight from intense grief and weeping for his son.
Correct answer: Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S.)- A. Masjid e Ibrahim
- B. Masjid e Taqwa
- C. Masjid e Nimra
- D. Masjid e Hilal
Explanation: Masjid Quba is described in the Qur'an as a mosque founded on Taqwa, so it is commonly called Masjid al-Taqwa.
Correct answer: Masjid e Taqwa- A. Holy Quran
- B. Reviving the Dead
- C. Creating a living bird
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Qur'an is regarded as the greatest and enduring miracle of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ because its guidance, language and challenge remain…
Correct answer: Holy Quran