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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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Very hard
  • A. 3 year
  • B. 2 year
  • C. 5 Year
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Traditional Islamic historical accounts commonly state that Harun عليه السلام was three years older than Musa عليه السلام.

Correct answer: 3 year
Easy
  • A. Prophet Ibraheem (A.S)
  • B. Prophet Dawood (A.S)
  • C. Prophet Moosa (A.S)
  • D. Prophet Essa (A.S)

Explanation: The Zabur was revealed to Dawud عليه السلام, as stated in the Quran. It is distinct from the Tawrat given to Musa and the Injeel given to…

Correct answer: Prophet Dawood (A.S)
Easy
  • A. Prophet Ibraheem (A.S)
  • B. Prophet Dawood (A.S)
  • C. Prophet Moosa (A.S)
  • D. Prophet Essa (A.S)

Explanation: The Injeel was revealed to Isa عليه السلام. Dawud received the Zabur, Musa received the Tawrat, and Ibrahim received earlier scriptures.

Correct answer: Prophet Essa (A.S)
Easy
  • A. Jibrael (A.S)
  • B. Mikael (A.S)
  • C. Israfeel (A.S)
  • D. Izraeel (A.S)

Explanation: Jibrael (A.S.) conveyed Allah's revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including the Quran.

Correct answer: Jibrael (A.S)
Easy
  • A. Jibrael (A.S)
  • B. Mikael (A.S)
  • C. Israfeel (A.S)
  • D. Izraeel (A.S)

Explanation: Jibrael (A.S.) was the angel who brought Allah's messages and Quranic revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Correct answer: Jibrael (A.S)
Moderate
  • A. Surah Ya-Seen
  • B. Surah Muhammad
  • C. Surah Al-Muzzammil
  • D. Surah Al-Fath

Explanation: Surah Al-Fath states “Muhammadur Rasulullah” in verse 48:29, meaning Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Correct answer: Surah Al-Fath
Moderate
  • A. Aal-e-Imraan
  • B. Yaaseen
  • C. Muhammad
  • D. Ahzaab

Explanation: Surah Al-Ahzab 33:6 declares that the wives of the Prophet ﷺ are the mothers of the believers.

Correct answer: Ahzaab
Moderate
  • A. Aal-e-Imraan
  • B. Al-Namal
  • C. Yaaseen
  • D. Muhammad

Explanation: Surah Al-Naml contains Bismillah at its beginning and again in Prophet Solomon’s letter to the Queen of Sheba in verse 27:30.

Correct answer: Al-Namal
Fairly easy
  • A. Al-Baqara
  • B. Al-Nisa
  • C. Al-Toba
  • D. Al-Ikhlas

Explanation: Surah Al-Tawbah is the only surah that does not begin with Bismillah. It is also known as Surah Bara’ah.

Correct answer: Al-Toba
Moderate
  • A. Al-Maidah
  • B. Al-Baqara
  • C. Al-Mominoon
  • D. Al-Nisa

Explanation: Surah Al-Maidah 5:6 gives the instructions for ablution, ritual bathing and tayammum when water is unavailable.

Correct answer: Al-Maidah
Moderate
  • A. Dog
  • B. Cat
  • C. Horse
  • D. woodpecker

Explanation: The Companions of the Cave are described in Surah Al-Kahf with their dog stationed at the entrance, mentioned in verse 18:18.

Correct answer: Dog
Moderate
  • A. Creature
  • B. Hidden
  • C. The first creature
  • D. The Devil

Explanation: Jinn comes from an Arabic root conveying the idea of being hidden or concealed from ordinary human sight.

Correct answer: Hidden
Moderate
  • A. Home of Fish
  • B. Lord Of the Fish
  • C. Friend of right
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Dhun-Nun means “Lord of the Fish,” referring to Yunus (AS) and the fish that swallowed him.

Correct answer: Lord Of the Fish
Hard
  • A. 20
  • B. 25
  • C. 30
  • D. 35Finding Authentic Islamic Prayer Rugs

Explanation: Surah al-Naml contains the usual opening basmalah and another basmalah in the letter of Sulayman (AS) at verse 30.

Correct answer: 30
Moderate
  • A. Surah Al Mujadala
  • B. Surah Noon
  • C. Surah Al Kahaf
  • D. SuraH Hamd

Explanation: The account of Zulqarnain appears in Surah al-Kahf, especially verses 83 to 98. The other listed surahs do not contain this narrative.

Correct answer: Surah Al Kahaf
Hard
  • A. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani
  • B. Shah Wali Ullah
  • C. Hazrat Majdad Alif Sani
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Shah Waliullah Dehlawi translated the meanings of the Quran into Persian to make its message accessible to Persian-speaking Muslims.

Correct answer: Shah Wali Ullah
Moderate
  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

Explanation: The first seven long surahs are called al-Tiwal, or the Tawwal. They begin with al-Baqarah and include the large surahs that follow it in…

Correct answer: Seven
Hard
  • A. 3rd
  • B. 4th
  • C. 6th
  • D. 7th

Explanation: Bait-ul-Ma'mur is the heavenly house visited by angels and is described in the seventh heaven.

Correct answer: 7th
Moderate
  • A. Four
  • B. Five
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

Explanation: The first revelation comprised the opening five verses of Surah Al-Alaq, beginning with “Read in the name of your Lord.” The commonly…

Correct answer: Five
Moderate
  • A. 500
  • B. 600
  • C. 700
  • D. 800

Explanation: This is a common examination claim that the command to establish prayer occurs about 700 times in the Quran.

Correct answer: 700