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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. 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.

Correct answer: Yaseen
Fairly easy
  • 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.

Correct answer: The Daybreak
Hard
  • 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.

Correct answer: 5
Fairly easy
  • 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.

Correct answer: Expansion
Moderate
  • 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.

Correct answer: Surah Rahman
Fairly easy
  • 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.

Correct answer: Honey bee
Fairly easy
  • 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…

Correct answer: Surah Al falaq & Surah An Nas
Fairly easy
  • 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…

Correct answer: Mankind
Fairly easy
  • 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…

Correct answer: Surah Al Tauba
Very hard
  • 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.

Correct answer: Three
Moderate
  • A. Baqarah
  • B. Luqman
  • C. Ahzab
  • D. Nisa

Explanation: Surah Al-Ahzab contains the verse of purification concerning Ahl al-Bayt, especially in the context of verse 33:33.

Correct answer: Ahzab
Hard
  • A. 34 times
  • B. 30 times
  • C. 33 times
  • D. 31 times

Explanation: The question-forming verse 'So which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?' is repeated 31 times in Surah Al-Rahman.

Correct answer: 31 times
Moderate
  • A. Speaker of Allah
  • B. Lion of Allah
  • C. Caliph of Allah
  • D. Sword of Allah

Explanation: Allah appointed Dawood (AS) as a khalifah on earth, as stated in Surah Sad 38:26.

Correct answer: Caliph of Allah
Fairly easy
  • A. Man of Allah
  • B. Caliph of Allah
  • C. Sword of Allah
  • D. Speaker of Allah

Explanation: Musa (AS) is called Kalimullah because Allah spoke to him directly, as reflected in the Quran.

Correct answer: Speaker of Allah
Fairly easy
  • A. Surah Nisa
  • B. Surah Ma'ida
  • C. Surah Noor
  • D. Surah Anbiya

Explanation: Surah al-Nisa contains the detailed Quranic laws of inheritance, especially in verses 11, 12 and 176.

Correct answer: Surah Nisa
Hard
  • A. The sand dunes
  • B. Upon their knees
  • C. Smoke
  • D. Luxury

Explanation: Al-Jathiyah means “the kneeling,” referring to people kneeling on the Day of Judgment.

Correct answer: Upon their knees
Very hard
  • A. 1143
  • B. 1145
  • C. 1154
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The first complete Latin translation of the Quran was produced by Robert of Ketton and completed in 1143 under the patronage of Peter the…

Correct answer: 1143
Very hard
  • A. 332
  • B. 432
  • C. 532
  • D. 632

Explanation: The word “Qul,” meaning “Say,” appears 332 times in the Quran according to the standard word-count used in such references.

Correct answer: 332
Hard
  • A. 288
  • B. 286
  • C. 282
  • D. 281Finding Authentic Islamic Prayer Rugs

Explanation: Verse 2:282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran and deals extensively with documentation of debts and financial…

Correct answer: 282
Hard
  • A. 10
  • B. 11
  • C. 12
  • D. 13

Explanation: Surah Al-Mumtahanah is the 60th surah of the Quran and contains 13 verses.

Correct answer: 13