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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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Moderate
  • A. Abu Bakar
  • B. Umar
  • C. Usman
  • D. Ali

Explanation: Umar proposed collecting the Quran into one compiled manuscript after many reciters were killed at the Battle of Yamamah.

Correct answer: Umar
Fairly easy
  • A. Rahman
  • B. Ankaboot
  • C. Falaq
  • D. Yaseen

Explanation: Surah Yaseen is popularly called the Heart of the Quran in Islamic literature and South Asian exam material.

Correct answer: Yaseen
Fairly easy
  • A. Yaseen
  • B. Rahman
  • C. Kausar
  • D. Hujrat

Explanation: Surah Ar-Rahman is popularly known as the beauty or adornment of the Quran because of its eloquent style and repeated reminder of Allah’s…

Correct answer: Rahman
Fairly easy
  • A. Universe
  • B. Earth
  • C. Animal
  • D. Human

Explanation: The Quran guides human beings by explaining their purpose, beliefs, worship and moral conduct.

Correct answer: Human
Moderate
  • A. 10
  • B. 11
  • C. 12
  • D. 13

Explanation: Twelve major military expeditions are commonly counted as being referred to in the Quran, directly or through their events.

Correct answer: 12
Moderate
  • A. 5
  • B. 6
  • C. 7
  • D. 8

Explanation: Six surahs begin with the names of prophets: Yunus, Hud, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Muhammad and Nuh.

Correct answer: 6
Moderate
  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 9
  • D. 11

Explanation: The Quran is traditionally divided into seven manazil, or reading stages, to complete its recitation in one week.

Correct answer: 7
Moderate
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Explanation: The Quran names five idols worshipped by the people of Noah: Wadd, Suwa‘, Yaghuth, Ya‘uq and Nasr.

Correct answer: 5
Moderate
  • A. 6
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. 9

Explanation: The Quran mentions nine clear signs given to Musa A.S. in Surah Al-Isra 17:101.

Correct answer: 9
Easy
  • A. Haroon A.S
  • B. Ayub A.S
  • C. Musa A.S
  • D. Ibrahim A.S

Explanation: Ayyub A.S. is the prophetic example of steadfast patience during prolonged illness and hardship.

Correct answer: Ayub A.S
Moderate
  • A. Haroon A.S
  • B. Musa A.S
  • C. Shoib A.S
  • D. Essa A.S

Explanation: The people of Shuaib A.S. were notorious for dishonest commercial dealings, especially cheating in weights and measures and violating…

Correct answer: Shoib A.S
Fairly easy
  • A. The King
  • B. The Compeller
  • C. The Guide
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Al-Haadi means the One who guides to the truth and the right path. Al-Malik means the King, while Al-Jabbar refers to the Compeller or…

Correct answer: The Guide
Moderate
  • A. Through Flood
  • B. Continuous rain and Storm
  • C. Azaab of Mosquitoes
  • D. A Dreadful Earthquake

Explanation: The people of Hud A.S. were destroyed by a powerful, continuous windstorm that lasted seven nights and eight days.

Correct answer: Continuous rain and Storm
Moderate
  • A. 500 Times
  • B. 600 Times
  • C. 700 Times
  • D. 800 Times

Explanation: Many Pakistani Islamic Studies references state that the command to establish prayer occurs about 700 times in the Quran.

Correct answer: 700 Times
Moderate
  • A. 20 times
  • B. 32 times
  • C. 40 times
  • D. 42 times

Explanation: Many standard South Asian Islamic Studies references count the command or mention of zakat in the Quran as 32 times, often alongside…

Correct answer: 32 times
Fairly easy
  • A. To point out or to give message
  • B. To Talk
  • C. To order
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Wahy literally carries the sense of a swift, hidden communication, including conveying a message or indicating something secretly.

Correct answer: To point out or to give message
Fairly easy
  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Seven

Explanation: Wahy is commonly divided into two kinds: Wahy Matlu, the recited revelation of the Quran, and Wahy Ghair Matlu, non-recited revelation…

Correct answer: Two
Easy
  • A. Hazrat Mekail (A.S)
  • B. Hazrat Esrafeel (A.S)
  • C. Hazrat Jibbrail (A.S)
  • D. Hazrat Ezrail (A.S)

Explanation: Hazrat Jibril (Gabriel, AS) conveyed Allah's revelation to the prophets, including the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Correct answer: Hazrat Jibbrail (A.S)
Fairly easy
  • A. Rajab-ul-Murajab
  • B. Safr
  • C. Rabi-ul-Sani
  • D. Ramzan-ul-Mubarik

Explanation: The first Quranic revelation descended in Ramadan, as stated in the Quran: Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed.

Correct answer: Ramzan-ul-Mubarik
Fairly easy
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

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

Correct answer: 5